A memorial concert will be held later in London to celebrate the life of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately.
Stars of stage and screen have turned out to pay tribute to Stephen Gately at a concert in memory of the late Boyzone singer, who died last month.
Some 1,000 friends, family and fans will attend the event at the Palace Theatre, which has been organised by Gately's partner Andrew Cowles.
Crowds of fans gathered in the rain outside the Palace Theatre in London for the event, organised by Gately's partner Andrew Cowles.
Singers including Beverley Knight are expected to perform and actor Sir Ian McKellen will read a poem.
Former band mates attended the private concert, as did Gately's parents and former PM's wife Cherie Blair.
The Irish star, 33, died of natural causes on 10 October at his holiday home on the island of Majorca.
The Irish star died of natural causes at his holiday home on Majorca.
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Other celebrities at the concert included the pop stars Duncan James and Lee Ryan from Blue, Chesney Hawkes, the actor Leslie Phillips and Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli.
More than 3,000 people gathered outside St Laurence O'Toole's church in Dublin last month to pay their respects at the singer's funeral.
Actor and entertainer Christopher Biggins was due to host the event, which will feature a musical tribute from the remaining members of Boyzone - Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch.
Gately's parents Martin and Margaret and siblings Michelle, Mark, Alan and Tony are expected to attend the private concert on Sunday night.
It will be hosted by actor and entertainer Christopher Biggins and will feature a musical tribute from the remaining members of Boyzone - Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch.
Other singers including Liz McClarnon, Lee Ryan and Chesney Hawkes will also take to the stage, along with the cast of West End musical Joseph, in which Gately starred.
Tributes are also expected from Cherie Blair, and comedians Paul O'Grady, Matt Lucas, Graham Norton and Alan Carr.
