One Direction fans proved they will do almost anything to be first in line to see their popstar idols – even wait for hours in the rain on a gloomy day in Camden.

The global superstars will perform at The Roundhouse in Chalk Farm Road, Chalk Farm, tonight for the Apple Music Festival.

Crowds of teenagers and young adults came prepared with umbrellas and anoraks to camp out outside the venue to make sure they were right at the front of the queue to see the foursome.

X Factor-winning girl band Little Mix will support the boyband.