Picture yourself at Harry Styles’ Together, Together tour, enjoying the music in the stands when suddenly, the crowd erupts into singing a different song by a different artist. Styles is currently performing his residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City, with fans now incorporating Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer’s song “Telephone Busy” into the instrumental break of Styles’ “Ready, Steady, Go.”
This unexpected trend originated from a fan remix on TikTok by user @millsberry75, who combined the two songs. In August, 5 Seconds of Summer featured the remix in a popular DJ set at Salt Shed Chicago during Lollapalooza. Now, fans are joining in on this trend during Styles’ tour, with videos showing the audience enthusiastically chanting along.
The history between One Direction, where Styles gained fame, and 5 Seconds of Summer plays a role in the excitement. Initially, 5SOS gained exposure when One Direction member Louis Tomlinson shared their music online. This led to collaborations between the two bands on tours, creating a strong connection among fans over the years.
The organic evolution of this fan-driven trend showcases the power of internet culture translating into real-life phenomena, generating buzz and excitement among fans. 5 Seconds of Summer has acknowledged and appreciated the fan enthusiasm, while Harry Styles has yet to directly address the trend. With more shows to come, including performances at Rogers Stadium, fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation of this unique concert experience.