A memorial concert in memory of Stephen Gately may be held in the 02 in Dublin, according to the venue's owner Harry Crosbie. Yesterday, Crosbie described the Boyzone star as "a local" and hinted that plans are in progress to remember him at a spectacular Dublin show.

"We are very proud of Stephen down here and we are going to do something in his memory," Crosbie told the Sunday Tribune.

Any Gately memorial would be sure to feature the remaining members of his band, along with Westlife and many of manager Louis Walsh's other stable of acts, including Shayne Ward, who attended yesterday's service.

On Friday night the members of Boyzone held a nightlong vigil at the church beside the coffin of their friend. During the night, along with the fish and chips they ordered from Stephen's local takeaway, they also dined on food delivered by Dax Restaurant paid for by solicitor Gerald Kean who has been representing the Gately family. "They sat around in the church all night, telling old stories, laughing and crying," said a spokesman.

For the mourners outside gathered on Sheriff Street, events began at 11am with the soundtrack from the film The Mission played from speakers placed on lamposts.

A number of banners hung from nearby homes, one said 'Good bye Stephen from Sheriff Street. RIP.'

One of the first to arrive was Elton John's partner David Furnish, who brought flowers on behalf of the singer, who was unable to attend because of a prior engagement in Switzerland.

Speaking about Gately's death, Furnish said: "It seems so unfair, we just can't make sense of it but he was at the happiest point in his life when he died. I think he would have been very humbled and pleased that so many people turned out today and the respect shown."

Boyzone's manager Louis Walsh also said Gately would have relished the send off which saw hundreds of mourners lining Sheriff Street.

"Stephen would have loved what is happening here today. He was always very insecure about himself. He never thought he was going to be a popstar. He was living a dream for as long as I knew him. All we have now is great memories. I thought we would have 10 more years together. Instead he has left us but we have to celebrate his life."

Westlife stars Shane Filan and Kian Egan, singers Jason Donovan, Brian Kennedy, Brian McFadden, along with TV personality Vanessa Feltz and former taoiseach Bertie Ahern also attended the service.

Stephen's parents Margaret and Martin, his brothers Mark, Tony and Alan, sister Michelle and husband Andrew Cowles received messages of condolences from George Michael, David and Victoria Beckham, Simon Cowell, Take That, Westlife, U2, Robbie Williams, Cheryl Cole, Colin Farrell, Sharon Osbourne, Brian McFadden and Delta Goodrem.

Following a private cremation at Glasnevin Cemetery, 450 invited guests later attended a function in Dublin's Four Seasons Hotel.