Blue's Anthony Costa reveals how band have dramatically changed their ways

Boyband life may have once been all backstage antics and wild nights out, but Blue’s Anthony Costasays the upcoming tour is looking a lot more grown up these days — and that’s exactly how he likes it. With a whopping 25 years (yes, really!) in the business next year, the band are celebrating with a summer packed full of gigs, festivals, and a sold-out jaunt to Italy.

“It will be 25 years next year and that's crazy,” Anthony tells us. “I mean things are really great. We're writing in the studio again. There's a lot of excitement things happening, but we're so lucky to be to be doing it after all these years on and off.”

He adds: “The whole of this summer, we've got festivals, gigs booked and we're going to Italy next week and we've put a couple of sold out shows there. We can't complain, you know.”

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And while the crowds are just as big and the bangers just as nostalgic, life on the road isn’t quite the late-night blur it used to be. “Things have changed… just a bit! When we were younger after every gig we went OUT! But we just can’t do it anymore,” he laughs. “We haven't done it for ages, but, you know, we're in our 40s and it's just like, I can't think of anything worse than waking up, even with a hangover, headache and no voice.”

Now it’s all about staying healthy — and responsible. “We’re in the gym all the time and keeping fit and trying to keep healthier and everything else. But yeah, a lot changed but it’s changed for the better. And the thing is we've all got kids now. We've all got families and we just want to work and be grafting and pay our bills and pay our way in life.”

And it’s that family life that gives Anthony the most joy these days — especially when his daughters get to see their dad doing his thing on stage.

“It’s my favourite. My girls love to come and watch but they love hanging out backstage best,” he beams. “They came the other week to see us in Chelmsford… they loved it. They loved the backstage the most.”

“They like getting their passes and their access all areas passes… they can go to school the next day and tell their friends. My girls love the fact that, you know, their dad and his mates get up on stage and sing All Rise and One Love. They love the VIP experience."

"You know, I never had that growing up, so to be able to say to my kids look this is where your dad works — as a dad all you want is to give your kids the best in life.”

The singer is a proud father to two daughters, including Savannah, whom he shares with his fiancée Rosanna Jasmin. Over the years, Anthony’s spoken candidly about how fatherhood changed his life, describing his girls as his greatest joy and motivation. While he occasionally gives fans glimpses into his family life on social media, he’s always been protective of their privacy — opting to share sweet moments without putting them fully in the spotlight.

Whether he would encourage them into showbiz? "Listen, it's up to them. It's up to them what they want to do I' support them," he says. "They want to become a doctor or a scientist or a lawyer or travel agent, or whatever they don't good luck to them, I'll always support them. If they want to go into to showbiz, where, I just said, theatre or music, I'll always support them, but I'll always say, look, you know, if it's not as easy as you think, so, yeah. 100%, yeah."

"I feel really blessed right now to still be doing what I'm doing in mid 40s. Life is very good right now."

Antony Costa is currently starring as Nikos in Mamma Mia! The Party at London’s O2 until 4 September 2025. Book tickets at mammamiatheparty.co.uk.

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