Zayn Malik Leaves One Direction, Band To Continue As Four Piece
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Written by Huw Baines
Zayn Malik has quit One Direction.
The news has been accompanied by confirmation that Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Harry Styles will now continue the boyband as a four piece. Malik recently left One Direction’s world tour due to stress. In a statement, he said:
"My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I'd like to apologise to the fans if I've let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart. I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world."
The band will return to the UK for stadium dates in Cardiff this summer, followed by a huge autumn arena tour, while they are also poised to release their fifth album this year. They added:
"We're really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him all our love for the future. The past five years have been beyond amazing, we've gone through so much together, so we will always be friends. The four of us will now continue. We're looking forward to recording the new album and seeing all the fans on the next stage of the world tour."
One Direction Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows:
Fri June 05 2015 - CARDIFF Millennium Stadium
Sat June 06 2015 - CARDIFF Millennium Stadium
Thu September 24 2015 - LONDON O2 Arena
Fri September 25 2015 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sat September 26 2015 - LONDON O2 Arena
Mon September 28 2015 - LONDON O2 Arena
Tue September 29 2015 - LONDON O2 Arena
Wed September 30 2015 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sat October 03 2015 - MANCHESTER Arena
Sun October 04 2015 - MANCHESTER Arena
Wed October 07 2015 - GLASGOW SSE Hydro
Thu October 08 2015 - GLASGOW SSE Hydro
Sat October 10 2015 - BIRMINGHAM Barclaycard Arena
Sun October 11 2015 - BIRMINGHAM Barclaycard Arena
Mon October 12 2015 - BIRMINGHAM Barclaycard Arena
Fri October 16 2015 - DUBLIN 3Arena
Sat October 17 2015 - DUBLIN 3Arena
Sun October 18 2015 - DUBLIN 3Arena
Tue October 20 2015 - BELFAST Odyssey Arena
Wed October 21 2015 - BELFAST Odyssey Arena
Thu October 22 2015 - BELFAST Odyssey Arena
Sun October 25 2015 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Metro Radio Arena
Mon October 26 2015 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Metro Radio Arena
Tue October 27 2015 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Metro Radio Arena
Thu October 29 2015 - SHEFFIELD Motorpoint Arena
Fri October 30 2015 - SHEFFIELD Motorpoint Arena
Sat October 31 2015 - SHEFFIELD Motorpoint Arena
Click here to compare & buy One Direction Tickets at Stereoboard.com.
We don't run any advertising! Our editorial content is solely funded by lovely people like yourself using Stereoboard's listings when buying tickets for live events. To keep supporting us, next time you're looking for concert, festival, sport or theatre tickets, please search for "Stereoboard". It costs you nothing, you may find a better price than the usual outlets, and save yourself from waiting in an endless queue on Friday mornings as we list ALL available sellers!
