La noche del sábado en el Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez fue una celebración de la música y la comunidad. Con la puntualidad que caracteriza a
[Translated from Spanish]
Louis Tomlinson electrifies CDMX
Fernando Del Angel | June 2, 2024
Saturday night at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez was a celebration of music and community. With the punctuality that characterizes great events, at 9:00 PM, Louis Tomlinson took the stage, and the voices of the fans rose in a perfect chorus, chanting each lyric of his favorite songs.
The set design left no one out; Large screens allowed even those in the most distant part of the venue to see the artist's every gesture and smile, feeling as close as those in the front row. The pyrotechnics exploded in the night sky, adding a dramatic touch to the evening, while the fans, in a moment of collective spontaneity, cheered: “Louis hermano, ya eres mexicano!” [Louis brother, you are now Mexican!], thus sealing the brotherhood between the singer and his audience in Mexico.
Entire families gathered to enjoy the show, with parents accompanying their sons and daughters, sharing the joy of live music. The light from the cell phones shone like fireflies in a night field, each one adding to the atmosphere of unity and celebration.
Louis Tomlinson, with his charisma and talent, achieved more than a concert: he created an experience of connection and joy. Attendees not only witnessed the artist's talent, but also actively participated in the creation of a collective memory, a moment of pure musical happiness that will resonate in his memories for a long time.
Four months ago I went to a concert. The exact city, venue and date doesn’t matter, and you will understand why it doesn’t matter in just a…
The fascinating emptiness of one Mr. Louis Tomlinson
Simone De Aurevoir
Feb 20, 2024
Four months ago I went to a concert. The exact city, venue and date doesn’t matter, and you will understand why it doesn’t matter in just a moment. The concert in question was given by Louis Tomlinson, a former member of One Direction, and what I experienced that night was so odd, so puzzling, so fascinating, that I couldn’t help but write it down. Allow me to explain.
The concert took place on a Tuesday evening. It is part of his Faith in the Future tour, and I was accompanying a close friend who is a huge “Louie”, as his fans are called. (Despite the difference in spelling, the man’s name and his fandom are actually pronounced the same way.) I joined her mostly out of solidarity and a little bit out of morbid curiosity. She had previously given me only small glimpses into the Louis Tomlinson fandom, and as a pop culture enthusiast, naturally I was intrigued by this window into an obscure cultural bubble. I remember thinking, “It might be interesting to see what she’s so obsessed with”.
Her first act of initiation had been to take me to see All of Those Voices, the documentary movie about Louis Tomlinson‘s life after One Direction, which depicted his chain smoking Northern English charm, his image of the humble underdog, and the unexpected upwards trajectory of his career over the last five years. It had also instilled in me a vague sense of fear of the fandom. Then again, the intensity of the Gospel is always off putting to atheists, so I thought nothing more of it.
Knowing that football/soccer games dictate which colors to wear and which to avoid, I had half-jokingly asked my friend about taboo colors the day before, not really expecting an answer. Immediately, she texts back — “Don’t wear green, and avoid any obvious combinations of blue and green.” If you’re feeling a sense of foreboding right now, that’s the right instinct.
On the night of the concert, we arrive at the 15,000 seat arena in the brisk evening air. To my surprise, the concrete vestibule is almost empty, save for the small crowd clustering around a merch stand. “They’re all already inside”, my friend explains confidently. We enter through the main entrance into the stuffy warmth of the lobby, through security, past another overcrowded merch stand, and through the soundproofed swinging doors into the main concert hall.
I suddenly feel very small as I enter this gigantic darkened arena space, where the air is even warmer, and buzzing with excitement. Indeed, everybody else is already here. The show won’t actually start for an hour, but the arena is already fully packed. We squeeze past a long row of excited faces to get to our seats, where the local chapter of Louis’s fan club has deposited some items for audience interaction: a blank white sheet of paper and a little snippet of red transparent tracing paper, both with instructions for how and when to hold them up.
While we’re settling in, the second of the two opening bands is already playing — a forgettable mess of clichés from Northern England. “As a white indie boy, Louis tours exclusively with other white indie boys”, my friend remarks with cheeky self awareness. While the clichés are playing, we look around the sold out arena. The two of us are only a little bit younger than Louis himself, which makes us some of the oldest people in the venue (not counting the occasional parental custodians who accompany their teen children).

Fans camping out for a spot in the first row for Louis’s show in Glasgow, 2022. Photograph by Steve Welsh
To me, it looks like we’re just two old pieces of driftwood in a sea of teeth in braces, puffy cheeks and pigtail buns, but my friend explains to me what I’m really seeing. “See that guy over there? That shirt is a Doncaster Jersey with Louis’s team number.” Or: “This girl in front of us? That’s a handmade replica of a t-shirt Louis wore on tour in 2016.” Already, I am amazed at the depth of not just her knowledge, but everybody’s knowledge of the history of this Louis Tomlinson. And then, to my delight, we actually see the forbidden combo: a girl wearing two glow-in-the-dark bracelets next to each other; one blue, one green.
It’s at this point that I finally get an explanation of the meaning behind the colors: Back when the band was still active, all five members of One Direction had a color assigned to them, based on their mic colors at live shows. Harry Styles was green, Zayn Malik was yellow, Liam Payne was red, Louis Tomlinson was blue, and Niall Horan was white. Therefore, wearing blue would symbolize fandom of Louis; wearing, say, red would be an indicator of favoring Liam, and green would symbolize fandom of Harry Styles. And wearing blue and green together would… well, we’ll get to that in a moment.
Since this is Louis’s concert, you might think that the audience would be a sea of exclusively blue clothing, but there is actually a notable amount of rainbow accessories — capes, earrings, fans, etc. — that make for an overall colorful impression.
I wonder out loud how it is possible that somebody who was big with teenagers in the early 2010s has so many teenage fans in 2023. After all, when I was a teenager myself in the late 2000s, it would have seemed unspeakably ridiculous if I had stanned, let’s say, the Spice Girls. (I’m not even sure I was aware of the Spice Girls back then.)
My friend, ever helpful, explains to me that most younger fans came across the fandom in 2020, facilitated by YouTube, Twitter, Tumblr, and pandemic-induced boredom.
Tumblr especially is infamous for its ability to grow and nurture expansive fandoms of pop culture items for years on end, even if the source material is long past its relevance peak (see Supernatural), its quality peak (see Doctor Who) or both (see Sherlock).
The momentum of Louis’ fandom on social media even led to the unusual phenomenon of venues getting bigger every time his concerts were rescheduled due to the pandemic. And this is when it starts to dawn on me. I am not attending a concert; I am witnessing a Tumblr dashboard come to life.
I’m just about to share this thought with my friend when the background music cuts off mid-song, the lights drop, and the sudden darkness comes with a piercing collective shriek that makes the earplugs flutter in my ear canal.
The band comes in first, taking their places. After barely a beat of pause, Louis walks onstage, with messy hair, wearing a tank top and designer sweatpants, walking at a matter-of-fact pace. I assume the shrieking got even louder, but at this noise level it was hard to tell.
Louis takes his place behind the mic stand in the middle and immediately launches into the first song, The Greatest — a stadium anthem basically written explicitly for this spot on the setlist. Not wasting any time on greetings or announcements, he immediately follows up with the other big hit, Kill My Mind. From there, directly onto Bigger Than Me, another stadium-ready rock pop number.
I’m alarmed as I suddenly realize that the only catchy, recognizable songs have come and gone, ushering in the phase of uninterrupted filler songs. (I had dutifully listened to the tour setlist multiple times in preparation for the concert, but my brain just wouldn’t latch on to anything beyond the first three songs.)
At this point, I’m worried this will be a repeat of that time when I went to see P!nk live in concert and noticed too late that I knew none of her songs from after 2005. However, P!nk is a charismatic person and a great live singer who was doing somersaults on a bungee rope as 10 dancers were trampolining and performing aerial acrobatics around her.
Louis is not on a bungee rope. There are no dancers, there is no set piece, there is no stage show, no performance, no outfit changes, no real interaction with the band, and no traditional crowd work. He simply stands behind the mic, singing his songs, the screens above him showing live closeups of his face in black and white, and I’m not sure he smiles even once. For a teen heartthrob, he’s… not very throbby.
(His outfit, by the way, will already have been documented and analyzed by a dedicated Instagram account, @fashionlouist, the owners of which can somehow identify the exact brand and name of each piece he’s wearing within the first 20 minutes of every show. His sweatpants today cost £380.)

Louis on the same tour, earlier in the year. Photograph by Amber Patrick
After the fourth song, Louis finally addresses the audience. “(City), make some noise!” He thanks the two opening acts, and points out that this is one of the loudest crowds he has ever had. That’s it. I’m amused at how his lines are almost comically generic, but my friend explains what I’m not getting: “He always thanks the band, and he always says this wouldn’t be possible without the fans. And he wouldn’t say that if he didn’t mean it. And he only says something about the venue when it’s a really special one.”
She doesn’t see his boilerplate statements as him being uninterested or uninteresting. She sees consistency and authenticity, and judging by the beaming smiles all around me, so does everybody else.
Similarly, his outfit may look to me like he tried to make the least amount of effort, but the fandom like that he is “finally getting more comfortable wearing what he wants”.
In case you’re wondering, Louis’s appeal doesn’t lie in his singing skills either — his pitch gets shaky when the melody dips below the falsetto range, but he is clearly making a great effort in this department. Live singing is hard, and for the most part he’s doing a good job at it.
The interchangeable songs go on for a while, and still the elated fans around me seem to know every syllable. It is very warm, very loud, and for an outsider like me, very boring.
I go outside multiple times to have water, to get another beer, to go to the bathroom. I can’t help but notice that I am the only one in my row leaving her seat during the show. Everybody smiles politely as they let me squeeze past, but every time I do it I’m keenly aware of how inappropriate my behavior is. No one else seems to need or want a break.
In the ghostly emptiness outside I overhear a member of the bar staff complaining about the awful evening. At first I don’t understand what they could possibly find offensive about this quintessentially inoffensive music, but it later dawns on me that they were probably referring to the complete lack of beer and concessions sales. Most attendees are either too young to drink legally or too young to want to spend 6,50€ on a beer. Most of them seem to be sharing one cup of water, and no one is leaving during the concert to go to the bar for a refill.
Down the hall, I hear yelling and commotion which turns out to be paramedics on their way outside, transporting a passed-out teenage fan on a stretcher, accompanied by their panicked friend.
When I return to my seat, everybody around me is still scream-singing along to every single word of every single song, including my friend. They are having a great time. It looks like I missed out on “She Is Beauty We Are World Class“, which, as I had learned earlier that evening, is the song his fans collectively take as an opportunity to show off their rainbow flags and create a queer-accepting atmosphere at the show. Though Louis is, by all accounts, a cishet man, the One Direction fandom has a very, let’s say, specific relationship to queerness and queer symbols. More on that in just a moment.
My ears perk up for a bit when Louis gets to Back to You, a label-mandated collab with Digital Farm Animals and Bebe Rexha from 2017. He plays an altered version of the song with more of a rock sound, but it still stands out to me simply for using different chord progressions than all his other songs.
Funnily enough, in the lyrics of another song (We Made It), he directly addresses this qualm of mine: “Singing something poppy on the same four chords, used to worry about it but I don‘t no more“. To his credit, he really doesn’t pretend to be more than he is — that’s all other people‘s doing. Let me explain.
Not counting parents or outsiders like myself, there are three groups of people in this room: former fans of One Direction, Underdog Cheerleaders, and Larry Stylinson conspiracy theorists.
The first group is easy to explain and even easier to relate to: they were big fans of One Direction (or “1D”), and since that band doesn’t exist anymore, the closest thing to it are the concerts by its former members, all of whom have embarked on solo careers. These fans are the ones who visibly come to life during the two 1D songs that Louis plays this evening; and the ones waving the huge rainbow flag with all five 1D members printed on it. (Again, more on that in a second.)
The second group, whom I call the Underdog Cheerleaders, are the group that my friend belongs to. These are the people who are convinced that there was a grand plan by 1D’s management to make Harry Styles the breakout star of the group, and to suppress the careers of all other members for that reason.
But because they, the true fans, appreciate Louis for exactly what he is, they will do anything they can to support this underdog millionaire, whether by making his songs chart by listening at the same time, buying tickets to his livestream performance during Covid, or writing to the BBC to beg them to stop blacklisting his music. (Whether that was ever actually the case is unconfirmed.)
For them, the appeal lies not in his singing, his performance, or songwriting skills. The qualities that are always repeated when people praise Louis Tomlinson are that he is humble and down to earth; a simple lad from a working class family in northern England.
This is pointed out in every single write up about this man. His humanity is further compounded by the untimely deaths of his mother and sister within a few years of each other while he was ascending to solo fame. For the Underdog Cheerleaders, it’s not about music so much as it is about identifying with, celebrating and uplifting the least memorable person in a lineup of five.
And the third group… they are the ones who would purposely pair blue with green. These are the so-called Larries, the people who ship Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson as a couple.
You can find a great deep dive on the topic here, but the long and short of it is this: While there were ships for almost all possible combinations between the five members of One Direction (resulting in droll ship names such as Nouis or Ziall), the Larry ship was by far the most popular.
The ideological overlap between the Underdog Cheerleaders and the Larries is not zero, but while the cheerleaders just want to see the nice guy win, the Larries also want the nice guy (and Harry Styles) to come out as gay.
They are willing to accept any explanation, however flawed or implausible, for why Louis and Harry have yet to come out as a couple even though they have definitely secretly been together for a decade now and their respective heterosexual partners are absolutely paid actors and they even totally have a secret baby together.
The lack of evidence, the repeated denials by the two men in question and their polite but increasingly desperate requests to stop the madness have only fueled the fire.
The one thing that all three groups share is that for all of them, Louis’s public perception is forever tied up with the existence of Harry Styles. Whether he wants to or not, Louis is forever defined against his more popular former band mate, whether as his colleague, competitor, villain, or lover.
It’s about an hour and a half into the show as I allow myself a peek at the set list on my phone. We’re finally nearing the end. Watching the unsmiling face of Louis Tomlinson, I’m wondering — is he enjoying himself? Who even is this person?

By seeing this image, you have experienced the complete stage show of the “Faith in the Future” tour. Photograph by Steve Jennings
The encore consists of three songs. When Louis gets to the last one, he descends into the pit. Still singing, he walks up to the first row who have been camping outside since the day before in order to get this spot. He touches a few of the outstretched hands, walks along the front row to the left, bends into the crowd for a few seconds, and when he reappears he no longer has his tank top on. His fans have ripped it off his body. He retreats back onto the stage, says a few polite words of thanks, and disappears.
And then, the magic is over as quickly as it began. The lights turn on, background music plays, and people immediately start filing out in an orderly manner. Some are clasping the red confetti bands that rained over the audience during the last song, and their faces look like they will treasure this souvenir forever. In the chilly darkness outside, a well-informed busker with a guitar sings songs by Louis and 1D, and a small crowd gathers around him to sing along while waiting for the shuttle bus back to the city.
At the end of the night, I’m left wondering what all these thousands of young fans really care about. Even though everybody knows all the music by heart, it doesn’t really seem to be about the music. And even though there’s a throng of fans crowded around the stage exit for a chance to wave at the tour bus with Louis in it, I don’t know whether this really has anything to do with him personally.
Because at its innermost core, this fandom is about itself. Not in the sense of its specific members — I didn’t see many fans interacting and making new friends — but rather, the fandom as an abstract entity.
It’s the joy of belonging to an in-group; of sending and receiving signals that only the initiated will understand. The firm belief that you’re backing the right horse, that you’re part of something “Bigger Than Me”, that there is a purpose to your music listening.
Who is Louis Tomlinson? I still have no idea, and neither does it really matter. Nobody else cares. They will make Louis Tomlinson into whatever they need him to be.
O cantor britânico Louis Tomlinson, ex-membro da icônica banda One Direction, desembarcou no Brasil com sua aguardada "Faith In The Future W
[Translated from Portuguese]
Louis Tomlinson shows that he is much more than an ex-boyband
Text: Ygor Monroe May 12, 2024
British singer Louis Tomlinson, former member of the iconic band One Direction, landed in Brazil with his long-awaited "Faith In The Future World Tour", providing fans with a more mature experience on the stage of Allianz Parque, last night (11). In front of a fervent audience, the singer was acclaimed at every moment of the show, witnessing the support of his admirers.
In a moment of emotional introspection, Louis expressed his gratitude, emphasizing the lack of support in his solo journey "I don't have a radio. None of that. I don't have radio support. Look at this place! It's unbelievable. I made these albums specifically thinking about the live moments. But I've never anticipated places of this size. Listen to the FITF songs and feel your support in this huge place, I have no words. I'm trying to find them. Thank you, thank you, thank you," said the singer.
[Louis Tomlinson during a show at Allianz Parque in São Paulo | Photo: Move Concerts/Disclosure]
The "Faith In The Future World Tour" tour is one of the singer's most ambitious projects, and is part of the work explored on the album of the same name released in November 2022. Throughout the show, both the singer and his band demonstrated extreme mastery and resourcefulness, in addition to a very mature instrumental technique in relation to his last world tour.
The comparison between his previous visit to Brazil in 2022, and the recent show revealed a significant change in the composition of the audience, now more mature and aligned with the thematic depth of the singer's songs. Far from being just a teenage nostalgia, Louis now positions himself as an artist who challenges the limits of conventional pop, embracing an alternative aesthetic that manifested itself even in covers of renowned bands, such as Arctic Monkeys.
The grandeur of the show was amplified by the imposing stage structure, full of big screens and special effects, while the interactivity with the fans reached an emotional peak on the catwalk that extended as a second stage. The singer, with his usual shyness and charisma, did not hesitate to come down to hug some fans, sharing intimate moments and revealing the special connection he has with Brazil.
The show also featured the charismatic Europeans of the band Giant Rooks, from Hamm, Germany, founded in 2014. In 2019, they won the 1Live Krone Award and the Preis für Popkultur. Their debut album, "Rookery", was released on August 28, 2020. The band even did a show that left everyone impressed, and without a doubt it is one of the bands for the festivals of our circuit to keep an eye on.
In the final balance, our dear "ex-One Direction" no longer lives in the shadow of his past. Even respecting and reflecting a lot about him in his future, the singer has resourcefulness, maturity and mastery of everything he does on stage. With a more shy but charismatic tone, the "Faith In The Future World Tour" was a key change for the new era of the singer, which becomes more promising with each passing day.
El artista presentó un puñado de canciones pop rock en la fría noche capitalina del 24 de mayo que se llenó de juventud y música. El debut d
[Translated from Spanish]
Louis Tomlinson surrenders to the Chilean public: “They have given me so many incredible memories”
The artist presented a handful of pop rock songs on the cold capital night of May 24 that was filled with youth and music. The British debut at the Bicentenario La Florida Stadium was an example of the unique connection he has achieved with his local fans; coming from the other side of the world, he already feels at home: the public was an extension of his songs, they gave the performer a show within his own show, and not everyone can tell that.
Paloma Pareja | Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:23 p.m.
How to begin to describe the relationship between Louis Tomlinson and Chile? Well, from the beginning. Many may not know it, but after One Direction broke up in 2015 and each member went their own way, he was waiting for everything to go back to the way it was before, but that never happened. So he began to think alone, he was in fact the last of his colleagues to do so, but all that time in pause he had a nice reward, and then came Chile.
In 2022, and on his first world tour with this new career that started from scratch, he had an album under his arms called “Walls” and the confidence that he was doing the right thing, thus filling the Movistar Arena three times. Who can join this exclusive list? Luis Miguel, Romeo Santos, Ricardo Arjona, Simply Red.
Not only that, his national audience rewarded him with one of the most moving surprises of his years in the industry, a fan project that was repeated the night of this May 24 at the Bicentenario La Florida Stadium, his debut at the venue with the “Faith in the Future World Tour.”
KILL MY MIND
After 9:00 p.m. he stepped on stage, the cold of the capitol hit deep, he rubbed his hands constantly to warm up and was grateful that they were there despite the low temperature, but the energy of the people was more imposing than any polar wave.
The time came for “Kill My Mind”, the second song of the night, the entire audience moved their lights from top to bottom, they knew what was coming, they had already experienced it before and they enjoyed it. But what he did not suspect is that it would not end there.
The Chileans managed to move him on two more occasions. In the song “Chicago”, the audience raised signs with a phrase from the chorus: “if you're lonely in Chicago, you can call me, baby”, changing the city of Chicago for Santiago, and finally, Louis himself surrendered to such show of affection and ended it by singing: “If you feel alone in Santiago, you can call me, baby”; in English, of course.
And then it was the turn of “Copy of a Copy of a Copy”, where the stadium was divided into three sections to show blue lights from their cell phones. Louis was stunned, once again he had been left speechless. Can anyone surpass the national audience? In this pass, difficult.
AT ITS BEST
For about two hours, the star took a tour of his musical evolution, including two One Direction covers and also “505” by Arctic Monkeys. There was a catwalk but it did not occupy it as much as expected, also pyrotechnics and the classic confetti that has become a must at shows.
The song “Mijito Rico” could not be left out, a must-see on these special occasions, but he did not pay much attention to it and continued with his programming, he took the time to thank on several occasions for everything that was happening, which was nothing more than a shared experience, because the fans made an extension of his songs, they gave him a show within his own show and not everyone can tell that.
Finally, he left the stage with a smile on his face, with the conviction that he had made it once again. A month ago he confessed to La Cuarta that before he did not like to give himself those moments of enjoyment of success, but that he started doing it.
“They have given me so many incredible memories,” was one of the phrases he released, and well, he has also given incredible memories to his followers. All that remains is to say, until next time Louis, this is your home now.
El cantante británico terminó por sellar un pacto inquebrantable con sus fans mexicanos, en un show histórico que impresionó al mundo entero
[Translated from Spanish]
Louis Tomlinson makes history in Mexico: this was his biggest solo concert
The British singer ended up sealing an unbreakable pact with his Mexican fans, in a historic show that impressed the whole world
by Luis Angel H Mora
Photo by marianaghoto
Last night, one of the most historic concerts recorded in Mexico City was held. Usually, it is said that fans surrender to their artist, but this time the dynamic turned out to be different: Louis Tomlinson surrendered to his Mexican fans.
The British singer who began his career in a British reality show, with the only dream of becoming an artist, gave the biggest show of his career in Mexico. There were approximately 70,000 attendees who gathered at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez to consecrate Tomlinson as a soloist and to make it clear that Mexican fans are the best in the world.
Louis Tomlinson began his steps as part of the One Direction group, that boyband that left us for almost a decade, breaking the hearts of millions. Its members did not cease in their search for stardom and artistic expression. The aforementioned singer became a soloist, managing to win over his well-known followers, and many others.
Photo by Joshua Halling
Tomlinson has a special and important connection with Mexico. He has visited our country on several occasions, being part of something that we can call "The Mexican Dream". Louis has lived every possible Mexican experience: from taking a Tecate Light in a can, traveling in "combi" to transport himself from one place to another, or to stepping on the Mexa ground in the middle of the Dry Law and election season.
For Mexican Louises, the artist could well be their president. They constantly show an unconditional love for the native of Doncaster in the United Kingdom. From that time when he chose our country as part of his exclusive tour to present his documentary (there were only three nations), until when he first appeared at the Pepsi Center WTC in the capital with three dates declared sold out. A pact was sealed between Louis and the Mexicans.
The pact was sealed between Louis and the Mexicans
Photo by @marianagphoto
Now, Louis Tomlinson chose Mexico City to perform the biggest concert of his career, but not only that, but he also chose it as the indicated show to be filmed by an impressive production team, which would broadcast it live to all corners of the world.
After that livestreaming event was announced, all the eyes of the world were on Mexico and Mexican fans behaved to the height. Able to have an understanding and an overwhelming union on social networks, they also demonstrated this ability by being together in the same place.
The "Kill My Mind" moment was a proof of this. It was on that occasion that the fans showed an absolute synchronization with the culture of Louis Tomlinson. The lights of the cell phones of all the attendees shone up and down to the rhythm of the song. Although this practice was born in Chile and was transported to other countries, it was in Mexico that it reached its peak and its absolute resolution.
Photo: Veeps
Likewise, the Mexicans did not disappoint by singing loudly, clearly, and without forgetting the lyrics, the moment: "For every question why, you were my because" from the song "Walls". And that phrase gave the title to the worldwide broadcast event that took this concert to homes around the world.
On the other hand, Mexican fans organized to paint the sea of people with the colors of the flag of Mexico. Something that was achieved perfectly during the song "She Is Beauty We Are World Class". A sublime moment that managed to excite the singer: "That shit with the lights was fucking incredible, thank you for that, I will never, ever forget it, thank you."
The emotion of the British singer was totally noticeable. With his voice choppy, he confessed that he was nervous about this presentation, not only because it was something important in his career, but because for days he had been a little "croaky" in his throat.
Photo: Josh Halling
However, Louis Tomlinson gave everything on stage, singing his hymns as a soloist, such as "Holding On A Heartache", "Out of My System", "Night Changes" - a song by One Direction -, or "Bigger Than Me".
"You are something out of this world. I'm trying to keep my feet on the ground. Seriously, after all this. Thank you. I wish I had more words— well, I do, but right now I just want to keep singing before I burst into tears. Thank you, thank you, thank you, I love you," Tomlinson said.
Photo: Joshua Halling
In the end, Louis Tomlinson closed his concert of just over an hour and a half with "Silver Tongues" in the middle of fireworks and a rain of eye-catching papers that many fans desperately took to take home.
This concert left several unforgettable memories. 70,000 people in one place, all of them unconditional fans of the artist. A show that was broadcast live to everyone, the consecration of a fandom that conquered the media and social networks of many countries, but above all the confession of Louis Tomlinson in which he said that he will dream forever of tonight:
"I don't want this show to end. I'm giving it my all today. And I want to tell you that I'm going to dream about tonight, I'll never forget it. Thank you very, very much."
Louis Tomlinson: El cantante británico logra SOLD OUT en Guadalajara en su show del pasado jueves 06 de junio en la Arena VFG
Louis Tomlinson and his SOLD OUT CONCERT at the VFG Arena
Martín Esparza | June 8, 2024
Photos by: Brandon Carlín
On the night of June 6, Louis Tomlinson performed with great success at the VFG Arena, offering an unforgettable concert that resulted in a SOLD OUT. This event marked the end of his “Faith in the Future” tour, and the energy in the room was palpable from the first moment. The fans could not contain their excitement, filling every corner of the arena and creating an electrifying atmosphere.
During his performance, Louis performed several of his most popular hits, including "Chicago," "Walls" and "Face the Music." Each song was received with enthusiasm by the audience, who did not stop singing and dancing to the rhythm of the music. The connection between the singer and his followers was evident, demonstrating the deep love and admiration they have for him.
One of the most exciting moments of the night was when Louis decided to surprise his fans with two songs from his time in One Direction: "Night Changes" and "Where the Broken Hearts Go." The reaction was immediate and deafening; The audience could not contain their joy and nostalgia, singing at the top of their lungs and remembering the golden years of the band.
The screams and cheers did not stop at any time. The fans, unleashed with emotion, did not stop showing their affection towards the British artist, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere. Some attendees could not hold back their tears, especially during the most emotional moments of the concert.
One of those special moments occurred when Louis brought a lucky fan on stage. The young woman, visibly excited, had the unique opportunity to take a photo of Louis along with the entire crew that makes the tour possible. This generous and close gesture unleashed even more screams and applause from the public.
After the photo with the team, Louis took a moment to pose with the fan for a special photo, generating a wave of screams and cheers among those in attendance. This act of closeness and gratitude towards his followers once again highlighted the singer's humility and charisma, making the night even more memorable for everyone present.
Louis Tomlinson's concert was not only a success because of the artist's talent, but also because of the passion and dedication of his fans. Every song, every gesture and every word resonated deeply in the hearts of those in attendance, creating indelible memories.
Without a doubt, the end of the “Faith in the Future” tour was an event that will remain in the memory of all those who were lucky enough to attend. Louis Tomlinson demonstrated once again why he is one of the most beloved and respected artists in music today, leaving an indelible mark on his fans and promising to return with more surprises in the future.
COBERTURA. El cantante británico cerró con broche de oro su gira mundial ‘Faith In The Future’ tras 97 conciertos en 39 países, finalizando
[Translated from Spanish]
'Louis, brother, you're already Mexican', Louis Tomlinson concluded his world tour in Mexico
COVERAGE. The British singer closed his world tour 'Faith In The Future' after 97 concerts in 39 countries, ending with three performances in Mexico and his renowned festival 'The Away From Home Festival'.
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British singer Louis Tomlinson closed his Faith In The Future world tour with a flourish after 97 concerts in 39 countries, ending with three performances in Mexico and his renowned festival The Away From Home Festival.
On June 1, Tomlinson, known for his success "Just Hold On", performed at Curve 4 of the Autodrome Hermanos Rodríguez, becoming the first male soloist to offer a show in that venue, with a capacity of more than 70,000 spectators. The concert was broadcast live through the VEEPS platform, allowing its fans around the world to enjoy the show. In addition, the profits from the entrance fee were donated to the War Child UK organization.
Subsequently, the singer continued his tour in the city of Querétaro, where he offered a more intimate concert for 4,500 people at the Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium.
Finally, Louis closed his world tour with a magnificent show at the VFG Arena in Guadalajara. The concert ended in a memorable way when a lucky fan took the stage to take a picture with the singer.
To conclude his time in Mexico, Tomlinson held his famous festival The Away From Home Festival in a warm sunset in the city of Mérida. The event was held at the Hacienda Susulá and was attended by artists such as Rodrigo Leal, Reverend & The Makers, Kevin Kaarl, DMA's, Dylan, Gibby and with an incredible closure, Louis Tomlinson.
Fans demonstrated their euphoria after Louis' departure and chanted the song "The Greatest". The singer also performed "Drag me down", "Night changes" and "Where do broken hearts go", songs from his old band, One Direction. Tomlinson expressed a deep gratitude to his fans for everything they have created.
It is worth mentioning that the relationship between Louis Tomlinson and his Mexican fanatics is undeniably special, as evidenced by the fact that the flag of Mexico has been the only one that the singer has raised during his career as a soloist, on three different occasions.
With this tour, it marks the end of the Faith in the Future World Tour and the beginning of its festival season, in which Tomlinson will participate in more than 15 events throughout the summer. Despite his career, this moment represents a milestone in his career and augurs a bright future.
COBERTURA. El ex integrante de la icónica banda One Direction conquistó la capital del país con su etapa de solista como parte de su gira Fa
[Translated from Spanish]
Louis Tomlinson at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez: Night of euphoria and spirit of direction
COVERAGE. The former member of the iconic band One Direction conquered the country's capital with his solo stage as part of his Faith in the Future tour
Louis Tomlinson at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Photo: Humberto Sauri
DANIESKA ESPINOSA | 06/02/2024 18:31
The former member of the popular British boy band One Direction, Louis Tomlinson, caused a furor on his return to Mexico. Since the great reception he had in his hotel that, unfortunately, had an impact on certain inconveniences, there was no doubt that the native of Doncaster was ready to offer his greatest solo show on Saturday night at the Auotódromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
The concert that is part of the Faith in the Future tour, was held in front of more than 70,000 people, marking a milestone for both the performer and a male singer who, in addition, broadcast and recorded this great presentation that will remain in his memory. And it is that from hours before the doors opened, thousands of fans gathered in the surroundings of the enclosure, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and enthusiasm singing their repertoire of songs in chorus.
But before the "Louies", a term used by the singer's fans, went crazy with the presence of their artist, the Australian band DMA'S opened the show by working the hard work of opening up, taking the opportunity to sing their hits such as "The Glow" and "Fading Like a Picture". Their energetic performance managed to rouse the attendees and warm the atmosphere for the arrival of the main act. The songs resonated loudly, and the applause was not long in coming, being well received by the attendees.
The stage was equipped with numerous high-definition screens, ensuring that each of the attendees could see and hear the concert from any angle, even from the general area. This impressive visual display was complemented by an online broadcast, although the latter did not meet expectations due to sound problems and background noise, which in some moments overshadowed the quality of the concert for virtual viewers.
Despite this, Louis Tomlinson would be at a good time to start his presentation with "The Greatest", followed by "Kill My Mind", songs that were accompanied by a dazzling game of lights and fireworks that illuminated the sky, creating a visual experience that left everyone speechless. The screens showed visual arts in black and white, adding an artistic and nostalgic layer to the atmosphere of the concert.
After performing "Bigger Than Me", Tomlinson addressed the audience with a moving sincerity: "I never thought I would tour this size again. I spent the first three songs trying to calm my nerves. This is incredible. See what we have achieved, I love you. I'm very emotional and nervous." These words resonated deeply with his followers, many of whom have followed him since his time in One Direction.
Louis' show continued with "Holding On To Heartache", a ballad that made the entire stadium sing in unison, creating a moment of collective nostalgia. Tomlinson offered a mix of songs from his two albums, Walls and Faith In The Future, demonstrating his growth and evolution as an artist.
One of the most emotional moments was when he performed "Night Changes" by One Direction. This song not only celebrated his career with the iconic band, but it was also a tribute to the fans who have accompanied him since those days. The audience, many of them crying with emotion, sang next to him, remembering old times and appreciating his trajectory.
During the concert, the stage was illuminated with colored lights that accompanied each song, creating an atmosphere according to the message that their songs convey. In the middle of the show, Tomlinson took a moment to breathe, affected by a throat condition. In a sincere voice, he expressed his gratitude: "To have the luxury of being who I want to be, to sing what I want to sing. Not all singers can do that. So thank you very much." This moment of vulnerability and gratitude was received with ovations of support and affection from the public.
The night continued with "Copy of a Copy of a Copy" and "Walls", two singles from his previous album, and "Written All Over Your Face". Tomlinson also surprised the audience with covers such as "505" by Arctic Monkeys, where his guitarist performed an impressive guitar solo, demonstrating his versatility and musical skill.
Something outstanding about the young British singer is that he always took the time to thank his followers, especially those who have accompanied him since his time in One Direction. That caused the powerful song of "Louis, brother, you are already Mexican" to resonate in the Autodrome Curve, a sign of the affection and special connection he has with his fans. Tomlinson, visibly excited, mentioned: "Those who are here and in the stream, it doesn't matter if you're not present today, if you haven't been to a show, the only thing that matters is that you support me. So if you do, thank you!" he said.
After a brief break, Tomlinson returned to the stage with "Saturdays" and "Silver Tongues", two of the public's favorites. And so, the evening of the eternal lovers of the British singer culminated with a spectacular closure full of rockets and fireworks, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. The night was a testimony to the growth and evolution of Louis Tomlinson as an artist, consolidating his place in the hearts of thousands of fans around the world.
This concert not only marked a milestone in Louis Tomlinson's career, but it also made it clear that his connection with his followers is stronger than ever, and that his music continues to inspire and excite crowds around the world.
