Zayn Malik just crossed off a major first as a solo artist – his first concert.
On Friday night (May 17), the 31-year-old “PILLOWTALK” crooner took the stage in London, England for a full show to celebrate the release of his new album Room Under the Stairs. It marked his first concert since leaving One Direction in 2015.
He addressed the long time that it took to get back onstage in a heartfelt message that he shared on social media after the fact.
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Zayn took to Instagram to share videos from his performance. He spoke to his fans in a voiceover.
“I don’t even know where to start. Thank you would be the first. For all of your love and support over the years. None of this would have been possible,” he said. “Thank you for waiting. I know it took a while, but we’re here now. So this is an exciting night. I’m very grateful for you all, and I hope you have a great night tonight.”
In the caption, he described the show as an “unforgettable night.”
For the show, Zayn kept the setlist tight, playing six songs off the new album. It is not yet clear if he plans to go out on tour. He has previously pulled out of planned performances due to anxiety.
In a recent interview, Zayn revealed his biggest regret from his time with One Direction.
Check out the setlist from Zayn Malik’s first solo concert, via Setlist.fm…
1. My Woman
2. Alienated
3. Birds on a Cloud
4. Concrete Kisses
5. Dreamin
6. Gates of Hell
