Louis Tomlinson is perhaps best known as one-quarter of the chart-mauling boyband, One Direction.
With his former bandmates, the group sold a whopping 70 million records, securing them as one of the best-selling boybands of all time.
After the group split, they each went on to pave their own career, with Louis debuting his solo single Just Hold On at home, on The X Factor with Steve Aoki.
Now, the 30-year-old has proven he’s just as good as he was back in his 20s when he danced all night to the best song ever…
He’s currently performing across Europe as part of his Walls World Tour and we went along to check it out and I could only give it a 5* review.
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Having postponed his initial tour following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, it actually worked in Louis’ favour as he was able to put on a second show in Manchester (April 19 and April 20) due to popular demand.
After waiting for two years to head to Manchester with a group of friends, nothing had changed when it came to the five-day-long queue, yes, people camped outside the venue for five days.
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In true Louis style, the gig got underway with support from unsigned rockers Only The Poets, who were truly spectacular, it was as though you were at their own headline gig.
The dad-of-one is known for always being appreciative of his fans and keeping an eye on them and their happiness and safety which was his main focus throughout his entire show.
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After one fan revealed her pal, Georgina Callander died in the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, fans held Ariana’s famous ear logo up during Don’t Let It Break Your Heart, instantly grabbing the attention of Tomlinson.
“I want to dedicate this show to Georgina, Ellie, you’re a legend,” he exclaimed which was welcomed by ground-rumbling applause from over 3,500 fans.
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Despite suffering from a broken elbow, this certainly didn’t stop Louis from living his best life as he made his way onto the stage to the sound of his electrifying live band.
While he may have a Top 5 solo album and three Top 40 solo hits, he didn’t shy away from his boyband days, treating fans to Drag Me Down, Little Black Dress and Through The Dark – which the sold-out audience certainly enjoyed.
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Louis’ inspiration from the likes of Oasis and Catfish and the Bottlemen with his live band showcasing their impressive skills while sending the crowd wild.
His show may have been energised to the max but he certainly knew how to tone it down, bringing tears to fans’ faces as he sang Two of Us, an ode to his late mother, Johannah Deakin who passed away in 2016.
One Direction may have split in 2016 but I certainly felt as though I had been transported back to my late teens/early twenties with my friends – albeit with a pint in each hand for old time’s sake.
Louis’ UK tour concludes on April 23 with a sold-out performance in his hometown, Doncaster, at the Doncaster Dome.
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