Pop superstar Olly Murs will perform in Colchester Castle Park today. 

Olly, 37, who shot to fame on the sixth series of ITV’s X Factor, will be singing some of his best known hits at the gig. 

It is part of his 25 date tour spanning 2021 and 2022 in support of his triple platinum album Never Been Better.

Olly said he was delighted to get back on the road, with gigs being curtailed for almost 18 months due to Covid restrictions.

“I’m super excited, time to let loose,” he said.

“It’s been a rubbish 18 months so looking forward to entertaining my fans again, getting on stage and doing what I do best.

“I can’t wait to see the band again.

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“There’s always a medley or two that we do at my summer shows that have become a bit of a tradition, so we’ve brought back an old medley that we love doing, and I’m sure the fans and the people watching are going to love it.”

He told the Gazette in an exclusive interview he has many fond memories of Colchester from his youth visiting regular from his home in Witham, as well as from throughout his decorated musical career.

He said: “Colchester is a place I grew up in.

“Living in Witham I was in between Colchester and Chelmsford so most weekends I would spend my time in Colchester.

“I have had many amazing nights out in Colchester and obviously I’ve played shows in Colchester in the past.

“I chose the town for my homecoming gig on the X Factor.

“Colchester is amazing. It is a great place to be for me.

“I cannot wait to play in Castle Park, it is going to be phenomenal.

“I have been touted to do a gig there for quite some time.

“People have asked me before to come and the fact we are getting it over the line is amazing.”

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After waiting so long to get back on the road, Olly nearly suffered a cruel blow late last month when during a gig at Newmarket Racecourse he injured himself on stage.

After waiting so long to get back on the road, Olly nearly suffered a cruel blow late last month when during a gig at Newmarket Racecourse he injured himself on stage.

He said: "I am resting it in preparation for getting back out there.

“I know my knee is sore but hopefully it will improve every day.

“I am hoping that by the time I get to August 29 my knee will be fully back in action and I’m hoping to play at Soccer Aid in September.”