SummaryNiall Horan made an emotional return to live performing at BBC Radio 1\u2019s Big Weekend in Sunderland, delivering a heartfelt 45-minute set to thousands of cheering fans at Herrington Country Park.Fans packed the festival grounds to welcome him back, many becoming emotional as they sang along to his biggest solo hits including \u201cSlow Hands\u201d and \u201cNice to Meet Ya.\u201d
\nHoran also gave audiences a preview of his upcoming third studio album, Dinner Party, which is scheduled for release on June 5.For many fans, the set was more than just a festival appearance it marked the long-awaited return of one of pop music\u2019s most beloved performers.AI Generated Summary<\/p>\n
Niall Horan<\/a> made an emotional return to live performing at BBC Radio 1\u2019s Big Weekend in Sunderland, delivering a heartfelt 45-minute set to thousands of cheering fans at Herrington Country Park.<\/p>\n The former One Direction star took to the stage around 1:15 p.m. for his first full live performance in nearly a year and a half. Fans packed the festival grounds to welcome him back, many becoming emotional as they sang along to his biggest solo hits including \u201cSlow Hands\u201d and \u201cNice to Meet Ya.\u201d<\/p>\n Horan also gave audiences a preview of his upcoming third studio album, Dinner Party, which is scheduled for release on June 5. During the set, he performed three new tracks from the record the lead single \u201cDinner Party,\u201d along with \u201cA Little More Time\u201d and \u201cTaste So Good,\u201d the latter set to officially release when the album arrives.<\/p>\n The singer appeared relaxed and grateful throughout the afternoon, joking with the crowd about his \u201cIrish skin\u201d struggling in the warm sunshine. He also reflected humorously on his One Direction beginnings, saying fans had witnessed a major \u201cglow up\u201d from \u201csomeone with braces and blonde hair\u201d to where he is today.<\/p>\n captured emotional moments on their phones as Horan thanked fans for standing by him throughout his career. He said returning to Sunderland after so many years away from touring felt especially meaningful.<\/p>\n The performance ended on a high note with a surprise duet of \u201cDrive Safe\u201d alongside rising British singer-songwriter Myles Smith, earning one of the loudest reactions of the afternoon.<\/p>\n For many fans, the set was more than just a festival appearance it marked the long-awaited return of one of pop music\u2019s most beloved performers.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYuhOBYNv2I\/?igsh=ZWgwNXM3MGgxOWJm<\/p>\n We welcome your contributions! Submit your blogs, opinion pieces, press releases, news story pitches, and news features to opinion@minutemirror.com.pk<\/a> and minutemirrormail@gmail.com<\/a>