Imagine this scenario: You’ve snagged tickets to Harry Styles’ Together, Together tour, and you’re enjoying the music in the crowd when suddenly, everyone around you starts passionately singing the lyrics to a song by a different artist, 5 Seconds of Summer.
Harry Styles is currently performing the 20th show out of a 30-show series at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of his tour. While it’s common for fans to sing along to his songs, a new trend has emerged where fans are enthusiastically chanting the lyrics to 5 Seconds of Summer’s “Telephone Busy” during the instrumental break of Styles’ song “Ready, Steady, Go.” This trend is gaining momentum and the chants are becoming louder with each passing night.
The genesis of this trend can be traced back to a fan remix on TikTok. In March, user @millsberry75 posted a video blending the two songs, featuring 5 Seconds of Summer’s drummer Ashton Irwin talk-singing the intro of “Telephone Busy” over the track of “Ready, Steady, Go.”
5 Seconds of Summer noticed this remix and incorporated it into a popular DJ set they performed at Salt Shed Chicago during the Lollapalooza festival in August. Now, fans are embracing this trend during Harry Styles’ live shows.
Numerous videos on social media capture fans joining in on the chant, with the volume of the 5 Seconds of Summer lyrics becoming increasingly prominent in recent performances at Madison Square Garden. This trend is spreading rapidly and gaining momentum among concert-goers.
The enthusiasm behind this trend is partly fueled by the history between One Direction, the band where Harry Styles rose to fame, and 5 Seconds of Summer, affectionately known as 5SOS by fans. The collaboration between the two bands dates back to 2012 when 5SOS opened for One Direction’s tours and established a strong fan base.
In a world filled with manufactured trends, witnessing an organic trend evolve from fans celebrating catchy music is refreshing. The power of the internet in translating online trends into real-life phenomena, especially within fan communities, is evident in this scenario.
5 Seconds of Summer has acknowledged the excitement surrounding these songs, with drummer Ashton Irwin expressing appreciation for the fan enthusiasm on social media. The band has reposted several fan videos showcasing Styles’ audiences chanting the 5 Seconds of Summer song.
While Harry Styles has not directly addressed this trend yet, the increasing volume of the chants may prompt his acknowledgment in the future. With numerous shows still ahead, including performances at Rogers Stadium, the potential for this trend to escalate further is high, promising electrifying moments for fans.
The anticipation is building as fans eagerly look forward to future shows, hoping to witness the continuation of this unique musical collaboration.