Bas Bevan

The most talked about musical event of recently memory is heading around the world, as has been exclusively revealed to NME today. Following the highly talked about UK and Ireland dates that were announced in August (and confirmed to be the only European shows of the year), the reconciled Gallagher brothers will also be setting off to North America, Asia, South America and Australia.

Its location in the most western part of England between the urban Midlands, the mouth of the River Severn and the imposing Welsh landscape, makes Herefordshire a corner of the British Isles which is shrouded in mystery and receives little of the national spotlight. However, it is this location that has made it a trove of ancient stories and significant historical crossroads.

While Harry Styles has broken records and Niall Horan has sold out arenas worldwide, ZAYN’s career since leaving the biggest band in the world has followed a less predictable trajectory. You would be forgiven if you thought that an international, number one debut single was a precursor to solo stardom of the level that his former colleagues have gone on to reach.