Born in 1993, Niall Horan first found fame as a contestant on the TV talent show The X Factor. Although he was eliminated as a solo performer, Horan was invited by the show's makers to form a boy band with other contestants. This group would go on to become the hugely successful One Direction, the act for which the singer is best known.

In 2016, Horan began a career as a solo artist, and has just announced details of a massive tour of the UK and Europe for 2018 in support of debut album Flicker. Niall will play eight dates across the UK and Ireland, including shows in Dublin, Manchester and London in March with tickets available right here at StubHub.

Niall Horan's career in One Direction

Horan relocated from his family home in Mullingar to take part in The X Factor. After the show had run, he then temporarily moved to Los Angeles in 2011 to record One Direction's debut album. The ensuing work was an instant hit, reaching number one in multiple territories, including the United States, and selling 176,000 copies in its first week. "What Makes You Beautiful" was a smash hit single taken from the album, hitting the top spot in the UK and Ireland.

A second album, Take Me Home, came out in 2012, followed by a documentary road movie about the band, featuring Horan. Three further albums followed before One Direction decided to go on a hiatus.

Niall Horan's solo career

When the opportunity to do so arose, Horan immediately set about recording as a lone performer. In 2016, his debut single, "This Town", came out, charting well in the US and getting into the top ten in the UK. The follow-up single, "Slow Hands", did a little better, achieving platinum status in a number of countries. It got to number two in Australia and number three in Ireland. 

Niall Horan trivia

Alongside the famous golfer, Justin Rose, Horan has inaugurated a regular charity fundraising event that is in aid of Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens.

Horan took part in Soccer Aid 2016, when he was appointed as an assistant manager to the 'rest of the world' team.

The singer is a fan of swing music and cites the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin as having influenced his approach to music.

Horan was awarded the Favourite Breakout Artist prize at the 2016 People's Choice Awards.

Similar artists to Niall Horan

Fans of Horan's pop style can find other gigs at StubHub UK, such as those by Liam Payne or Little Mix.