Louis Tomlinson is finally set to play his UK album launch gig next month after needing to reschedule the original date.
The former One Direction man, 30, recently released his second solo album titled Faith In The Future, much to the delight of his adoring fans who helped catapult it straight to number one spot in the charts.
The sold-out gig at Shepherd's Bush Empire will give his fans their first chance to hear the tunes live in the UK and joining him on stage will be up and coming North East singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin.
Speaking to the Mirror about being chosen to open for the world renowned star, Andrew, 22, admitted he is thrilled to have the opportunity.
The talented Geordie chanter is making waves of his own under Libertines legend Pete Doherty 's Strap Originals label and has already supported the likes of Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller.
He explained how the latest link-up came after the Out Of My System singer got in touch with him following a successful performance on Sky One's Soccer AM.
He revealed Louis messaged him during the ad break to tell him he sounded great and to say well done.
The Where's My Family Gone singer said: "He then followed me [on Twitter ] and because his fans are so passionate, I got bombarded with fan pages and all these messages. It was class. I didn't really think anything of it and then when he announced his gigs, you know, it just sort of came knocking. It's great."
And he now believes the gig will help showcase his talents to a new audience after he successfully toured the UK last month, culminating in a rip-roaring hometown gig at a sold out NX Newcastle.
"I'm looking forward to the challenge," he revealed. "We're going to try to capture the imagination and emotions. It's gonna be class.
"He's got a younger demographic which is something I'd love to tap into. I'm looking forward to it and it'll be good to play at Shepherd's Bush as well. It's a venue I've wanted to tick off."
He added: "It's going to be a different experience."
Andrew is set to take his music - including latest tune titled You'll Be Free - to Italy for a short tour this week as the mad Newcastle United fan continues to build on his recent success.
He revealed there are plans in place to release his own debut album next year and is excited for what is to come as he continues to push for his own rise to the top.
