Complete Coverage: Everything you need to know for Sept. 19 One Direction concert
The excitement is building day by day.
One Direction, with openers 5 Seconds of Summer, are set to perform Friday at Sun Bowl Stadium.
Here are some of the big things to know (the rest are available by clicking the links).
Fans cannot camp overnight for the concert.
Fans can line up starting at 4 p.m. with gates opening at 5 p.m.
Concert starts promptly at 7 p.m. Past reviews show that 5 Seconds of Summer plays a 45 minute set and One Direction for nearly two hours. Most concerts usually have about a 30-minute break or so betweeen the opener and headliner.
The concert is rain or shine. Umbrellas are not allowed but ponchos will be allowed in.
UTEP officials say One Direction is not staying in El Paso. They are coming into El Paso, performing, then leaving (known in the industry as a “runner” show).
There are rumors on social media that Niall Horan and 5 Seconds of Summer are in El Paso already and that Niall has been in El Paso since Wednesday night.
Click on links for latest concert info and news on One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer.
More Concert Info
One Direction crews, fans, prepped despite rain Sept. 18, 2014
Get will call tickets, replace damaged tickets ASAP; beware of scams Sept. 16, 2014
View setlists from One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer concert in Arizona Sept. 17, 2014
What you need to know for One Direction’s Sept. 19 concert at Sun Bowl Stadium Sept. 05, 2014
One Direction at the Sun Bowl: Building a stage for the ‘best night ever’ Sept. 15, 2014
Photos- UTEP One Direction Fan Guide: Info to have a fun, safe time at Sept. 19 show Sept. 14, 2014
UTEP preparing for One Direction concert a month in advance Aug. 22, 2014
Photos: UTEP Office of Special Events visits Nashville for One Direction show to prep for El Paso concert Aug. 21, 2014
Economic Impact: Restaurants and hotels prep for One Direction fansSept. 17, 2014
Concert conflict: Some students choosing between One Direction and previous plans Sept. 16, 2014
The bands
One Direction: Who they are, news on their tour and new music
5 Seconds of Summer: Why they’re more than just an opening band and you shouldn’t miss them Sept. 19
