One Direction's World Tour arrives on Tyneside
The biggest boyband in the world are in Newcastle - One Direction are performing at the Metro Radio Arena for three nights as part of a global tour.
The biggest boyband in the world are in Newcastle - One Direction are performing at the Metro Radio Arena for three nights as part of a global tour.
One Direction stars Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan say that taking a break after their world tour will be 'a shock to the system' after a busy five year schedule. The singers spoke to ITV News Tyne Tees backstage at the Metro Radio Arena before their second of three concerts in Newcastle. They say they are ready for a rest.
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