FORMER Bros singer Matt Goss is returning to the UK for a few Christmas shows next month including a visit to Bournemouth.

The singer who now lives and works in Las Vegas, will be performing some Christmas classics and covers as well as some of his own songs when he comes to the O2 Academy on Thursday December 8.

Matt Goss sold more than 17 million records worldwide and packed out arenas including Wembley Stadium and the Royal Albert Hall when he and his brother Luke performed with their hit boy band Bros.

Matt's debut album went seven times platinum, spawned 13 top 5 hits, and remained in the UK charts for a total of 84 weeks.

Last month he celebrated 30 years in the music industry with a one off show at Wembley Arena. Matt and Luke also announced that they will be bringing back Bros and sold out the London O2 in a record breaking seven seconds.

The shows will be recorded by BBC Radio 2 and will feature in a special Matt Goss BBC Radio 2 show which airs over the Christmas holiday.

Matt said: “After the success of my homecoming Wembley Show and the amazing response to the Bros announcement I wanted to come back to the UK to sing at my favourite time of the year.

"I miss my home and at this special time of the year it will be great to spend it so closely and intimately with my fans, friends and family. The tour will be a wonderful night out singing some of my favourite songs.”

Matt’s pop career hit an early peak with "I Owe You Nothing" and "When Will I Be Famous," classic hits he enjoyed with Bros when he was just 17.

In between covers spanning musical genres, such as “Hotel California” and “Superstition,” he performs his own hits off several albums.

Giving a nod to the legendary Rat Pack, Matt brings down the house with "I've Got the World on a String" and "Luck be a Lady," recorded by the legendary Frank Sinatra.

As well as brand new versions of his early hits.

Matt thoroughly interacts with the audience throughout the show, making a personal connection and revealing the stories behind his life and career.

He candidly reveals the inspiration behind many of his popular songs including the closing ode to his “second home,” “Lovely Las Vegas”.

Tickets are now on sale from ticketweb.co.uk. See The Guide in the Daily Echo next Friday for a full interview with the star and the chance to win a pair of Meet & Greet VIP tickets to the Christmas show.