Boyband Summer🎤: The highlights
Celebrating the legacies of our favourite Boybands!
Last updated 29th Jun 2026
Throughout May and June, we dialled up the nostalgia with Boyband Summer — a non-stop celebration of the pop groups that defined the 80s, 90s and 00s.
As some of the biggest bands hit the road once more, we celebrated the music, memories and iconic moments behind the groups we grew up loving — with special shows, exclusive documentaries and chances to win tickets to some of the biggest gigs of the summer.
We had all the groups that made millions of us sing, scream, dance — and occasionally cover our bedroom walls in posters. No judgement… we were all there!
Boyband Summer highlights included…
Wham! A 40 Year Legacy: Kate Thornton spoke exclusively to Andrew Ridgeley taking him back four decades to the time when Wham stepped on to the stage at Wembley and took their final bow. This hour special looked at the months that led up that moment on stage in front of 72,000 people. Listen again here on Rayo.
Brosettes to Blockheads – By the Fans: Hear stories of tattoos, cancelled family holidays and occasional heartbreak! Real life tales from through the years featuring fans of Bros, New Kids On The Block, Take That, Westlife and more. Listen again here on Rayo.
Road to the Emirates – Boyzone: Boyzone returned to the stage one last time at the Emirates Stadium, carrying with them decades of memories. We trace that journey, not just through the music, but through the moments that shaped it, the people who built it, and the legacy that still lingers in every note. Listen again here on Rayo.
Boyband Summer: My Perfect Playlist: Magic Radio listener Lorna presents her boyband Perfect Playlist, with songs from Boyzone, Westlife, Bros, Take That and Blue. Listen again on Rayo.
Where can I listen again?
All Perfect Playlists and documentaries are available on the Rayo app.