Picture this scenario: Imagine you snagged tickets to Harry Styles’ Together, Together tour and are enjoying the show when suddenly, the crowd erupts into singing the lyrics of a different song by a different artist.
Harry Styles is currently 20 performances into his 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of his ongoing tour. While it’s common for fans to sing along to his music, a new trend has emerged where fans are enthusiastically chanting the lyrics of Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer’s song “Telephone Busy” during the instrumental break of Styles’ track “Ready, Steady, Go.” The momentum of this trend is growing stronger with each passing night.
The trend originated from a fan remix on TikTok by user @millsberry75 in March. The remix combined elements of both songs, with 5 Seconds of Summer’s drummer Ashton Irwin talk-singing the intro of “Telephone Busy” over the tune of “Ready, Steady, Go.”
5 Seconds of Summer embraced the remix, incorporating it into a DJ set performed at Salt Shed Chicago during the Lollapalooza festival in August. Now, fans are bringing this fusion of songs to life on the stage of Harry Styles’ tour.
Numerous videos on social media capture fans participating in the trend. Initially, the chanting of 5 Seconds of Summer lyrics was faint during earlier Madison Square Garden shows in September. However, in recent videos from shows this week, the chanting has grown into a resounding roar.
The convergence of Harry Styles and 5 Seconds of Summer has sparked excitement among fans due to the history shared between One Direction, where Styles rose to fame, and 5SOS. The two bands have a long-standing connection, dating back to 5SOS serving as an opening act for One Direction’s tours in the past.
Amidst manufactured trends, witnessing this organic fan-driven phenomenon is refreshing, as fans joyfully celebrate the catchy tunes that have brought them together across the years.
5 Seconds of Summer has acknowledged the buzz surrounding the two songs, with Ashton Irwin expressing appreciation for the fan enthusiasm. The band has reposted numerous fan videos showcasing Styles’ audiences chanting “Telephone Busy” during his performances.
While Harry Styles has yet to directly address the trend, the escalating volume of the chants may prompt his acknowledgment in the near future. With numerous shows still ahead, including more than 50 on the tour schedule, the anticipation is high for how far this trend will go.
Fans are eagerly looking forward to the potential continuation of this trend, with hopes of seeing the energy resonate in upcoming shows, including those at Rogers Stadium in May.
The fusion of Harry Styles and 5 Seconds of Summer’s music has captured the hearts of fans, creating a unique and exciting experience that continues to gain momentum as the tour progresses.