In today’s podcast John Bird talks us through his upcoming tour with One Direction star Niall Horan.

Building a career in London as a full-time musician is more often than not a balancing act between being as true to your creative instincts as possible and paying the bills, but for all of the tough economic circumstances, John Bird’s daily survival tactics have been tempered somewhat by gigs with the likes of Hudson Taylor, Jack Savoretti and Niall Horan who’s currently readying himself for a world tour. Touring can make your career, if it doesn't break up your band. In this episode John explores the ups and downs of life on the road.

In this episode you're going to learn:

• How John preps for life on the road.
• Why he’s NEVER late for soundcheck.
• His guide to surviving as a touring bass player.
• Why Tokyo is his favourite city.
• And much, much more…