Zayn Malik has sent fans into a frenzy as he announced a huge career update.
The former One Direction bandmate revealed he will be performing his first-ever headline solo concert after years of “crippling anxiety.”
The Pillowtalk singer will perform at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire which seats 2,000 people in London on May 17th.
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The day of the concert is also the day same day his fourth album Room Under The Stairs is released.
The singer is reportedly planning on performing his new hits from his latest record as well as premiering his documentary The Road Back To The Mic.
Zayn’s fans were overcome with joy at the news and commented under the post to highlight their delight.
One user wrote: “Cryingggg” while another exclaimed: “Zayn is back!”
The post revealed that the only way to purchase tickets is through an album pre-sale link which will be available in the next few days.
The shock return to the stage comes eight years after he pulled out of a headline slot at Capital’s Summertime Ball minutes before he was expected on stage.
After failing to take to the stage at Wembley Stadium for the Capital gig, he took to Instagram to apologise.
Zayn wrote: “Unfortunately, my anxiety that has haunted me throughout the last few months around live performances has gotten the better of me.”
“With the magnitude of the event, I have suffered the worst anxiety of my career. I cannot apologise enough.”
“I promise I will do my best to make this up to everybody I’ve let down today.”
Speaking in 2017, he revealed that he managed his anxiety through “being straight up.”
“Just being honest about everything, explaining what it is that makes you feel uncomfortable, what it is that you’re cool with.”
“And making sure that all of that is in order and everyone’s got a clear understanding of what that is.”
