Zayn Malik paid an emotional tribute to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne during the opening night of his Stairway to the Sky Tour in Leeds. Malik performed for the first time on 23 November following Payne’s untimely and tragic death at the age of 31 on 16 October. Malik’s tribute came just days after he attended Payne’s funeral, where he was seen with his former bandmates for the first time since leaving the group. In 2015.
Zayn Malik remembers Liam Payne at his first concert stop
Although Zayn Malik and Liam Payne had their differences and occasional tensions following the infamous One Direction split, the bond between them was always based on mutual respect. When news of Payne’s tragic death broke in Argentina, Malik was one of the first to be informed, and it “shattered” him. The impact was so profound that his family reportedly did not want him to be alone at that moment.
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In his first show, the Pillowtalk singer paid tribute to Payne during his performance in Leeds. After playing their second-to-last track, Stardust, a heartfelt message appeared on the screen: “Liam Payne 1993-2024,” displayed on a blue background with a red heart, followed by the words, “Love you brother. “
Following Payne’s death, Malik postponed his US tour in October, citing a “heartbreaking loss”. Their Edinburgh concerts, initially scheduled to coincide with the dates of Payne’s funeral, were also rescheduled for December. Although he never explicitly confirmed the cause, Malik attended the funeral along with his former bandmates Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson.
All About Zayn Malik’s Stairway to the Sky Tour
Zayn Malik, whose departure from One Direction left fans eager for more of his on-stage performances, has finally embarked on his first solo tour, Sky Tour StaircaseThe tour is promoting their fourth studio album. room under the stairsThe tour began on November 23, 2024 in Leeds, England, after two shows were cancelled. With 18 shows scheduled in the UK and US, the tour will conclude in San Francisco on February 3, 2025, giving fans the chance to experience their live performances once again.
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Malik’sladder to the sky The tour offers fans a “deeply personal experience” and his musical evolution through the years. The setlist included a mix of chart-topping hits, acoustic renditions and tracks from their latest album,room under the stairsTickets are available through Zain’s official website and authorized ticketing partners.
Fans can look forward to a live performance of her debut solo single Pillowtalk as well as other favorites such as Birds on a Cloud, Dreamin’, Laid To, In the Bag, Ignorance Is Not Bliss, Scripted, Sweat, Borderz and many more Are. Latest Album.