Blue in Ankara

Blue are a British pop and R&B group formed in London in 2000 by Antony Costa, Duncan James, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe. They became known through songs including “All Rise,” “Too Close,” “If You Come Back” and “One Love,” as well as their recording of “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” with Elton John. After reuniting in 2011, Blue represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf with “I Can.” They later joined the arena tour for The Big Reunion in 2013, performing alongside acts including Five and Atomic Kitten. The Heart & Soul Tour followed in 2022, taking the group through British theatres and to the London Palladium.