Go Behind the Scenes with One Direction, Right Before Their Miami Show
Making time for fun is a chief priority for the boys of One Direction, Harry, Louis, Niall, Zayn and Liam, especially when they're on the road, working 14-hour days. Backstage is no exception. While we were interviewing the guys for their September cover story, their photographer, Calvin Aurand, documented the precious four-hour window of play, preparation, and primping that happens before every 1D show. Curious? Come see!
1/17An inside look at their dawn-to-dusk workdays—and what rock star life is really like.
2/17Before the show, 1D often has a (super fun) "dancing" meet and greet with a small group of fans. Here, Harry and Liam—dressed in super casual backstage attire—dance as they wait for fans to arrive.
3/17Louis and Liam (who write music together for the band!) share a laugh while hanging out with fans.
4/17There are several bos of T-shirts from the Take Me Home World Tour on hand at the meet and greet.
5/17After the meet and greet, the boys sign a few things. Niall adds his signature to one lucky Directioner's book.
6/17Following a few radio liners, Louis and Niall take a few minutes to relax.
7/17He may be able to belt the "Best Song Ever", but Harry’s got some other tricks up his sleeve.
8/17Almost ready for sound check! Niall rocks a Miami Heat jersey (the guys were so excited to perform in the team's home base) and Liam brushes his teeth.
9/17Having dinner with Harry in the backstage kitchen. 1D's chef comes all the way from London to cook the boys delicious food while they're on tour.
10/17After working out backstage (yes, they have a gym set up!), Liam gets dressed in a favorite Union Jack tank top.
11/17Inside 1D's dressing room, Niall and Zayn get ready for the opening of the show. Niall designed this rad shirt himself! Meanwhile, fans outside scream in anticipation.
12/17Wait...what's that on Liam's earpiece? Batman, obviously.
13/17Moments before they take the stage, the boys sing Miguel's "Do You" in a high falsetto.
14/17Niall is ready to rock, "Crazy Mofos" shirt and all.
15/17"I’m in Miami, b****!" They came out in custom-made Miami Heat jerseys for the end of the show.
16/17All hands on deck! This is one of 1D's pre-show rituals.
17/17Super cool custom drum set. The boys are very close with their back-up musicians.
