Crystal was about to say something, but then the lights went out, and her attention was diverted to the front of the stadium. People began to cheer, and as they screamed their idol’s name, a bass guitar began to play the opening riff to the number one hit song, Smash You On The Flip-Side.

The stage lights came on as fireworks lit up behind the drum kit, and Louis walked on stage. He was wearing a black leather jacket and a pair of trousers, and he had a red guitar slung across his back like ...