Despite having huge success with PNAU and Empire Of The Sun, Nick Littlemore has revealed his career is 'over' - and that he wants to help other musicians instead.

Nick, 41, who was leader singer of PNAU and the other half of Empire of the Sun with singer Luke Steele, shocked fans with his announcement on Tuesday.

The musician told The Daily Telegraph: 'My career is over now and I want to help other people.'

'My career is over': On Tuesday, PNAU frontman Nick Littlemore (right) said he is 'finished' on his current career trajectory and now wants to help other musicians with their work

He added: 'Now it's about paying it forward and taking a step back and fixing the problems that I had as a youth so artists coming through don’t have to go through all that frustration.'

PNAU had a hit with the song Chamelon in 2016, with Kira Divine on vocals.

The group is not over yet, however - the band will tour with Kira the US in July.

The musician told The Daily Telegraph : 'My career is over now and I want to help other people'

Fans of the group - made up of Nick, his brother Sam Littlemore and Peter Mayes - released the single Solid Gold in May this year.

Kira Divine and Marques Toliver collaborated on the track, with Nick commenting at the time: 'With dance music there's still infinite possibilities creatively.

'And now that we've allowed singers to come in on a collaborative level, it's more exciting than ever.'

He added: 'Now it's about paying it forward and taking a step back and fixing the problems that I had as a youth so artists coming through don't have to go through all that frustration.' Pictured (middle) on stage at the ARIAs in November 2018 with PNAU

After forming in 1999, PNAU developed a cult following with their five albums.

Nick has a busy year on his plate - Empire of the Sun are embarking on a headline tour in the US to commemorate the group's 2009 debut album, Walking On A Dream.

The group will also play the U.K. and Paris, France.