{"id":522130,"date":"2026-06-06T19:04:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T19:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/522130\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T19:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T19:04:13","slug":"boyzone-farewell-tour-leaves-fans-concerned-for-mikey-graham-after-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/522130\/","title":{"rendered":"Boyzone farewell tour leaves fans concerned for Mikey Graham after performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Boyzone fans were left concerned and confused during the band&#8217;s farewell concert on Friday (June 5) night, as Mikey Graham&#8217;s limited involvement in the reunion show sparked widespread worry about his wellbeing<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21:  (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham of Boyzone perform on stage during &quot;The Final Five tour&quot; at the London Palladium on October 21, 2019 in London, England.  (Photo by Joseph Okpako\/WireImage)\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1_Boyzone-Performs-At-The-London-Palladium.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Boyzone are performing their farewell concerts this week (file)\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Boyzone are performing their farewell concerts this week (file)(Image: Joseph Okpako, WireImagevia Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Boyzone got back together on stage for the first time in nearly seven years last night (5 June) during their farewell gig at London&#8217;s Emirates Stadium, though <a aria-label=\"Mikey GrahamLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/all-about\/mikey-graham\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Mikey Graham<\/a>&#8216;s limited appearance has left supporters extremely concerned about his health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 53-year-old performer, who has maintained a relatively private existence in recent times, participated in just four tracks during the much-awaited reunion show and remained seated throughout most of his stage time. His minimal involvement sparked considerable worry among loyal fans who had journeyed from all corners of the country to see the legendary boyband&#8217;s poignant final performance. The vocalist, who has largely remained away from the spotlight in recent years, seemed to perform while sitting down, triggering significant speculation amongst attendees regarding his current physical condition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Dedicated <a aria-label=\"BoyzoneLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/all-about\/boyzone\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Boyzone<\/a> followers were left simultaneously anxious and puzzled during the farewell reunion gig, as no formal statement was issued explaining Graham&#8217;s diminished presence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One attendee questioned on X: &#8220;Why did Mikey Graham not do the full show? He came out halfway through for 3 songs and just sat there? What&#8217;s the reason?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Despite the troubling situation surrounding Mikey&#8217;s scaled-back involvement, numerous fans expressed their joy and steadfast backing for his participation in the occasion, emphasising his crucial contribution to the group&#8217;s extraordinary journey and enduring impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fans flocked to social media both before and after the gig to share their admiration for the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/all-about\/dublin\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Dublin<\/a> native, with supportive messages pouring in from across the globe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One fan posted: &#8220;MIKEY IS THERE!!!!! I CAN NOT STOP CRYING IM SO HAPPY.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another commented: &#8220;Great to see Mikey, he&#8217;s more loved than he knows.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Despite his brief appearance, the evening proved to be an incredibly emotional celebration of the band&#8217;s remarkable three-decade career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The show included numerous iconic tracks, stirring up waves of nostalgia among devotees who&#8217;ve supported the group since they first emerged in the 1990s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The poignant performance also <a aria-label=\"paid touching homage to their cherished late bandmate Stephen GatelyLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/news\/boyzones-tribute-stephen-gately-set-34012749\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">paid touching homage to their cherished late bandmate Stephen Gately<\/a>, with the surviving members wearing red attire in a heartfelt nod to their friend who died in 2009.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This meaningful tribute resonated deeply with the audience, who were clearly touched by the band&#8217;s unwavering commitment to preserving Stephen&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Supporters are now hoping that Mikey will take on a more prominent role during tonight&#8217;s (June 6) second and final farewell show in London, eager to witness more from the magnetic performer who helped shape an entire generation&#8217;s music scene.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Mikey has been remarkably candid about how fame and his years in Boyzone affected his mental health. He&#8217;s spoken openly about battling depression and crippling anxiety, explaining that the demands of the music industry pushed him into a &#8220;very difficult&#8221; phase where he grappled with his wellbeing and developed a dependence on alcohol.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking in a Sky documentary, he revealed his reluctance to rejoin the group, saying he was wary of slipping back into the dark place he&#8217;d inhabited for so many years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A representative of Boyzone has been contacted for comment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Boyzone fans were left concerned and confused during the band&#8217;s farewell concert on Friday (June 5) night, as&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":522131,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[264],"tags":[33991,18,117,19,17,225569,172506,337],"class_list":["post-522130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-music","tag-boyzone","tag-eire","tag-entertainment","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-live-music-venues","tag-mikey-graham","tag-music"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/116704725126551708","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/522130","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=522130"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/522130\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/522131"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=522130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=522130"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=522130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}