Born from the late-90s UK pop boom, the group now perform as a tight trio after a long break and later lineup shifts.

From boy band to resilient trio

The formula mixes chant-ready hooks, quick rap bars, and clean three-part harmony over chunky, danceable beats. In a compact racecourse slot, expect a blast of hits like Everybody Get Up, If Ya Gettin' Down, Keep On Movin', and Got the Feelin'.

Hits that punch above their years

The crowd skews mixed, with racegoers in smart-casual loosening up next to 90s pop diehards in retro tees and kids belting choruses. The act was originally assembled via a mass audition steered by Simon Cowell, designed to push a tougher, hip-hop-flavored boy band sound. Their take on We Will Rock You enlisted rock royalty, with extra stomp and clap layers added in the studio to make it stadium-loud. Closers often stretch a chorus for call-and-response, so that last singalong can run a minute longer than the single. For clarity, these set choices and production guesses come from patterns seen at recent nostalgia bills and could change on the night.

Five Fans, 90s Flair, Trackside

Post-race, you will see race-day polish mixing with 90s comfort: loosened ties, trainers under dresses, and retro bomber jackets over smart shirts.

Post-race polish meets 90s comfort

Bucket hats, varsity stripes, and bright windbreakers sit next to glitter liner and simple logo tees. Chant moments pop up fast, especially the call of five fingers in the air when the band cues the get down line. Expect stomp-clap participation on the rock cover and a bounce-in-place wave during If Ya Gettin' Down. Merch leans nostalgic, with bold-font logo tees, cap hats, and designs that nod to cassette-era artwork. Fans often trade favorite TV performance memories while lining up for drinks, then rush back for the chorus peaks. The mood is warm and communal, more singalong than mosh, and it invites even first-timers to join in.

Shared rituals, simple joy

Five Keep the Groove Tight

This show works because vocals stay front and center, with baritone leads supported by stacked thirds that fatten the choruses.

Hooks first, then the flash

Arrangements favor quick medleys and trimmed bridges so the hits arrive close together and energy never dips. A live drummer and bassist lock to a click while a guitarist and keys player color the top end, and sample pads reinforce the stomp-clap feel. Rap breaks are kept punchy, with backing mics handling the tail ends so breath never ruins the hook. Tempos often ride a notch faster outdoors, which makes the bounce feel lively without rushing the lines. A lesser-known trick they use is dropping a song a step lower than the single at late shows to keep the blend rich and strong. Lighting tends toward bold color washes and a few timed strobes that lift the big choruses without stealing focus.

Small tweaks that make hits land

Five, Friends, and Familiar Hooks

If you vibe with polished harmonies and playful stage talk, you will likely also enjoy Blue, who trade in glossy hooks and friendly crowd work from the same era.

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Fans who love big key-change ballads and steady singalongs often cross over with Westlife, while choreography-forward pop lovers find similar joy with Steps. Backstreet Boys share the R&B-leaning side of late-90s dance-pop and a knack for crisp vocal stacks. Blue and Steps lean brighter and more camp, which suits a social, after-racing setting. Westlife bring the slow-burn moments that match the sentimental side of these hooks. Backstreet Boys highlight the slicker, groove-first arrangements that anchor the rap breaks and chant lines. Together, these artists map the lane where tight harmonies meet bounce-in-place beats.

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