Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
Elbow announce Sounds of The City show for summer 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWhen it comes to chasing away the winter blues, Manchester's music scene is offering so much to look forward to. Elbow will be performing in our city during 2025, including recent music from their latest album released this year.
That's not all though, as the likes of The Wombats, Skunk Anasie, Everyone You Know, Olly Alexander and Hothouse Flowers will also be taking to the stage in the north west.
Take a read below for details of these great shows happening over the next few months, plus where to get your tickets. March 22, 2025 Chart-topping, Platinum-selling indie heroes The Wombats have announced their sixth studio album, Oh!
The Ocean, will release on February 21, 2025, as well as a six date UK arena tour starting in March 2025 – their biggest ever - with special guests Everything Everything and Red Rum Club.
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