'My gigs are going to be intimate': Niall Horan favours a small venue for his only Australian show as part of Flicker Sessions international tour

By Brooke Rolfe For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 11:25 EDT, 11 July 2017 | Updated: 12:33 EDT, 11 July 2017

He returns to Sydney later this year for his only Australian date in the Flicker Sessions international tour.

And despite Niall Horan's fan following, the former One Direction star prefers to keep his performances low-key.

The 23-year-old, who will play the 2000-seat Enmore Theatre in September, told The Daily Telegraph why he chose 'intimate' gigs over stadium shows.

Low-key style: Niall Horan, who will play the 2000-seat Enmore Theatre in Sydney's Newtown in September, told The Daily Telegraph why he chose 'intimate' gigs over stadium shows 

Low-key style: Niall Horan, who will play the 2000-seat Enmore Theatre in Sydney's Newtown in September, told The Daily Telegraph why he chose 'intimate' gigs over stadium shows 

'My gigs are going to be a bit more intimate with minimal lighting; more of a gig than a show,' he explained.

Niall also claimed the style of his new album called for a more relaxed setting.

And while he enjoyed performing sold-out arenas with One Direction, he knew it wasn't the setting he wanted for his debut solo tour.

Intimate experience: 'My gigs are going to be a bit more intimate with minimal lighting; more of a gig than a show,' explained the Irish singer-songwriter

Intimate experience: 'My gigs are going to be a bit more intimate with minimal lighting; more of a gig than a show,' explained the Irish singer-songwriter

'I've been lucky enough to do the big shows with the big stages, the big lights and the big productions,' he said.

'For this type of music that I've been writing, I feel like bringing it down to me and the band.'  

Niall is set to perform songs from his upcoming solo LP, including This Town and Slow Hands, which is currently No. 2 on the ARIA charts.

Solo tour: Niall is set to perform songs from his upcoming solo LP, including This Town and Slow Hands, which is currently No. 2 on the ARIA charts

Solo tour: Niall is set to perform songs from his upcoming solo LP, including This Town and Slow Hands, which is currently No. 2 on the ARIA charts

His tour plans are similar to those of former band mate Harry Styles, who is also performing Down Under later this year.

Harry limited ticket sales to just two per person and will play small venues in Melbourne and Sydney.

Niall's fans outside Sydney will have to wait until next year when the Irish pop star launches a larger-scale tour.

Early steps: His tour plans are similar to those of former band mate Harry Styles (pictured), who is also performing Down Under later this year to promote his debut solo album

Early steps: His tour plans are similar to those of former band mate Harry Styles (pictured), who is also performing Down Under later this year to promote his debut solo album

 

Comments 15

Share what you think

  View all

The comments below have not been moderated.

  View all

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

Add your comment

What's This?

By posting your comment you agree to our house rules.