I sat down with Aston and JB from JLS ahead of their under the stars show in Shrewsbury this summer

So I sat down with Aston Merrygold and JB Gill find out what fans can expect in Shrewsbury this summer.

"A whole array of madness to be honest," Aston explained. "We do love arenas, but getting out there in the open summer is very, very special. The crowds are always special, there's something about the British sunshine that brings the best out of people.

"Obviously to add to the madness we've got our boy Tinchy Stryder supporting us as well which will be great - he did amazing on our arena tour so to bring that to Shrewsbury as well is going to be great.

"We're very very excited and we can't wait for it to come round."

It's been 16 years since the boy band came in second place to Alexandra Burke on ITV's The X Factor, and 15 years since their single 'Beat Again' shot to the top of the charts.

I think I made somewhat of a mistake by pointing out to the pair how old that made me feel.

JB said: "If you feel old, we definitely feel older! Those years were amazing, they're the foundation and formation of us as you see us now - we have a lot to be grateful for to those years.

"When we think of these shows that we're about to do, we're very humbled. To think that we've been doing this for 15 years and Beat Again has been out for 15 years ago.

"It honestly feels like only a couple of years ago, that's an incredible milestone for any act. It's amazing we're able to celebrate that anniversary and hopefully do something exciting that fans can appreciate too - because it's because of you that we've had the success over the years."

One thing that has changed significantly from 15 years ago is the pitterpatter of tiny - and not so tiny - feet. All four of the London lads have children now, and they regularly accompany them on tour.

"They didn't get to live through it the first time round, so they see the plaques and the music videos and hear the songs but it's the parents at the schools that remember JLS," said Aston. "But they love it. They're basically our promo team.

"The kids have the most amazing time [on tour] and they get to watch in the very front rows and in the pits and stuff and that think that kind of really fuels us as well when we're on stage and can see them having the best time.

"It's a different feeling that it was before they were here. To see their faces so proud is an amazing thing, quite priceless."

And I wouldn't be doing my job as a reporter in Shropshire if I didn't ask JB about his rural life off stage - where he owns and runs a 11-acre farm in Sevenoaks, Kent.

There, he and his wife Chloe and two children Ace and Chiara tend to turkeys, pigs and chickens, and grow apple, cherry and pear trees.

"There's always a lot going on the farm, he said. "But this is one of the quieter times periods, for me, which is good for that means that I can do stuff like this today and, and obviously, get on the road with the boys.

"You guys are a great farming county - I've got a couple of friends with farms based up your way as well so it's always nice to drop in to perform but also to do some farm-based stuff as well.

"I really appreciate it, having what we have and it's been great for the family as well. The kids enjoy it and try and get out as much with me as they can. It definitely is something that we've felt the benefit of over the years."