Zayn Malik’s solo concert in London on November 26, 2024, became a safety hazard for the audience due to crowd pushing. The concert, which took place at Eventim Apollo, made the singer take a step back to address the issue. While urging the crowd to stay calm, he said,
“If you are at the back, try not to push because people at the front are getting a little bit squished. We are all here to have a good time. I'm not going anywhere. Just try not to hurt anybody.”
The concert was part of the singer’s Stairway to the Sky tour. Towards the end of his performance, he paid tribute to his One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne. Payne accidentally passed away in October 2024 in Buenos Aires.
As his performance ended, a heartfelt visual was displayed with the words “Liam Payne 1993–2024. Love you, bro,” while "Stardust" played in the background. He also wore a commemorative necklace, reflecting their close connection from their One Direction days.
Zayn Malik's setlist included songs from his latest album, Room Under The Stairs. The audience enjoyed tracks like "In The Bag" and "Lied To." As his performance continued, he playfully mimed a guitar solo during "Dreamin." Introducing "Birds On A Cloud," he said he was excited about performing again and encouraged his fans to sing, laugh, and enjoy the evening.
The tour will have more shows in the UK as Zayn Malik will perform in Leeds, Manchester, Wolverhampton, and Newcastle. His tour will conclude in Edinburgh.
The US segment of Zayn Malik’s Stairway to the Sky tour will begin in January 2025
Zayn Malik rescheduled his U.S. tour dates after Payne’s demise. The US leg of the tour will now begin on January 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C., followed by concerts in New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, culminating with a final show in San Francisco on February 3, 2025.
The US part of the tour was initially planned for October and November 2024. While announcing the postponement through his social media platforms, the singer wrote,
“Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I've made the decision to postpone the US leg of the STAIRWAY TO THE SKY Tour. The dates are being rescheduled for January and I'll post them as soon as it's all set in the next few days. Your tickets will remain valid for the new dates.”
Payne and Malik rose to fame as members of One Direction, formed on The X Factor in 2010 alongside Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan. Zayn Malik left the band in 2015 and pursued a solo career and the group dissolved a year later.
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After Payne’s passing, his former bandmates shared heartfelt tributes, with Zayn Malik expressing his deep respect and love as he vowed to cherish their memories forever. The band members reunited on November 20, 2024, for the first time since their split to say goodbye to Liam Payne.
Styles, Horan, Malik, and Tomlinson gathered to pay their respects, marking their first public appearance together in nine years. Styles arrived in a BMW, while Horan was accompanied by his girlfriend, and Malik followed Tomlinson shortly after.
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