A LEGENDARY pop band perhaps best known for their huge Christmas smash hit will bring the festive cheer to Colchester later this year.

East 17, who have sold more than 18 million records across the globe, will take to the stage of Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, on December 17.

During the Stay Another Day – Christmas Tour show, described as a “must see”, the group will perform all of their biggest tracks from their four Top 10 albums.

Although they have a wealth of tracks at their disposal, the influential act’s most universally recognised track is Stay Another Day.

Despite its lyrics actually being about the death of a band member’s brother, the single has become synonymous with the Christmas season.

Prior to taking to the stage in Colchester, the audience will also be treated to sets from 90s and Noughties bands S Club All Stars and Blazin’ Squad.

A spokesman for the event said: “The now legendary East 17 embark on their first ever national theatre Tour which promises to be the Christmas must see show in 2022.

“They are one of the most influential acts of their generation Mixing up hip hop, RnB and pop into their own style.”

Tickets cost £34 and can be purchased by visiting colchester-events.co.uk/event/east-17.