Bastille's Dan Smith hopes to collaborate with Justin Bieber

Dan Smith, the lead singer of the band Bastille, is excited about the possibility of collaborating with music star Justin Bieber. He mentioned that he has been in the studio writing with Jade Thirlwall, but it is unclear if their work will be released. In an interview, Dan expressed his desire to write a song for Bieber. He said that his song "Happier," which peaked at No. 2 in 2018, was originally meant for Bieber. He plans to reach out to Bieber now that he knows the singer is back in the studio. Dan enjoyed his creative sessions with Jade, calling her funny and talented. However, he is unsure if their songs together will be available to the public. He shared that he has been busy with various music, film, and TV projects while taking time away from touring. Bastille is set to embark on their "From All Sides" tour in November, celebrating 15 years together. Dan feels fortunate to still be able to perform for fans and plans to bring a mix of old and new music to the tour. Pre-sale tickets for the shows will be available soon. Recently, Dan partnered with O2 to address issues related to ticket scalping. He is encouraging fans to provide feedback on live music and support a new online space called "Stamp It Tout," which gives advice on buying tickets without being overcharged. The UK government is currently consulting on ticket resale, a process that ends on April 4.