Last night was a major night for Niall Horan and his fans.
He kicked off his 'Flicker Sessions' tour in Dublin's Olympia Theatre, and performed his upcoming debut solo album in full for the first time ever.
Niall tweeted before the gig, telling fans that he was both 'excited and nervous' to play for the sold out crowd.
Ireland , I'm home . Really excited and nervous for tonight!
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 29, 2017
This gig was the first time that Niall played a full gig since One Direction went on hiatus in 2015, however, it was clear that he was well used to big crowds, as he belted out his album with literally no nerves at all. Fans were queueing for hours before.
📷 helenehorlyck: The wait - opening night for niallhoran #flickersessions#dublin#🎤⤠pic.twitter.com/xStKOhJATQ
— Niall Tour Updates (@NJHTourUpdates) August 30, 2017
During the gig, Niall thanked his fans for being so patient for waiting on his solo material, and for giving it such a great response when it was released.
Niall also played a One Direction track, Fools Gold during his encore, which brought out the inner-Directioner in every person in the building.
Before the gig was over, Niall told fans 'hope to see you next year' hinting that he's a tour in store for 2018. WE. ARE. SO READY!
Niall Horan Performing "Since We're Alone" Live At "Flicker Sessions Dublin"@NiallOfficial please come to the Philippines!!! pic.twitter.com/L5f3SBFoon
— LANN #NH24PH (@niallersws) August 30, 2017
Things that @NiallOfficial has done: THAT #FlickerSessions
soo proud of our nialler xx pic.twitter.com/eJkYnzeVoM— N (@ohmynormz) August 30, 2017
Niall Horan Performing "Paper Houses" Live At "Flicker Sessions Dublin"@NiallOfficial please come to the Philippines!!! pic.twitter.com/uITRSgXlIP
— LANN #NH24PH (@niallersws) August 30, 2017
Niall Horan performing Live "Flicker Sessions Dublin"@NiallOfficial please come to the Philippines!!! pic.twitter.com/QD34rgSlU9
— LANN #NH24PH (@niallersws) August 30, 2017
Niall Horan Performing "This Town" Live At "Flicker Sessions Dublin"@NiallOfficial please come to the Philippines!!! pic.twitter.com/538zEBv5Be
— LANN #NH24PH (@niallersws) August 30, 2017
It's quite clear Niall enjoyed it as much as the fans!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dublin . Thank you so much for tonight . Starting the flicker sessions in my homeland was incredible .</p>— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/NiallOfficial/status/902696070278520832">August 30, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Also I really appreciate how respectful you guys were. Listening to every word and enjoying the music .</p>— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/NiallOfficial/status/902696357344968704">August 30, 2017</a></blockquote>
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