For fans of One Direction, if seeing one of the greatest boy bands in music history perform is no longer possible, getting a chance to see Niall Horan is surely the next best option. Horan was with One Direction from the start and stayed with the group until the end. But he’s since launched a solo career that has made him one of the most sought-after solo performers in the world today. Much like One Direction used to do, Horan has headlined several world tours and produced several memorable songs and pop hits. Of course, nobody should get Niall Horan concert tickets expecting to see One Direction. However, you might find that the experience of seeing Horan perform as a solo artist is just as nice.

A Born Musician

Not every singer who makes it big is blessed with natural talent, but that wasn’t the case with Horan. When he was just 11 years old, he began teaching himself to play guitar. Without any formal training, it took a family member to discover that he also had an angelic singing voice. When One Direction took an indefinite break, there was no doubt that Horan was going to launch a solo career. He had both the voice and the musical talent to make it without One Direction. In fact, he’s arguably the most talented member of One Direction, mixing his pop background with elements of rock, folk, and country music to create a sound that’s uniquely his own and completely separate from the group that first launched him to stardom.

Fast and Slow

One of Horan’s greatest strengths as a musician, especially when he’s performing live, is his ability to change gears. His shows feature plenty of up-tempo pop songs that give the crowd a chance to dance and enjoy themselves. At the same time, Horan excels at being able to slow things down with acoustic songs that allow him to show off his talent as a singer and musician while also connecting with the audience on another level. Horan has the rare ability to pull off understated and soulful songs in the same set as a string of pop hits, which is why he’s found success as a solo artist and why he’s an incredible performer to see live, putting his One Direction days behind him.