Shane’s solo performance delights loyal fans

Solo artist Shane Filan was in fine voice last night, delighting a near capacity Marquee crowd with a first airing of what could well be the start of a meaningful post-Westlife career.

The reasonable span of age categories will offer some hope to Filan who, for most people, was the best vocal talent in the now extinct boyband.

The big question was, would he have the charm, presence and material to stand alone? Well, so far so good. Showcasing hits from his first solo album You and Me, Shane went down every bit as well with this audience as he did with his old band mates at the height of their powers.