Picture yourself at a Harry Styles concert during his Together, Together tour. You are enjoying the show when suddenly, the crowd erupts into singing the lyrics of a popular song by Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, rather than Harry Styles’ own music.
Harry Styles is currently performing a 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of his tour. Fans are known for singing along to his songs, but a new trend has emerged where fans enthusiastically chant the lyrics of 5 Seconds of Summer’s “Telephone Busy” during the instrumental break of Styles’ song “Ready, Steady, Go,” gaining momentum with each performance.
This trend originated from a fan remix on TikTok by user @millsberry75, who mashed up the two songs, garnering attention from 5 Seconds of Summer. In August, the band incorporated the remix into a DJ set at Lollapalooza, leading fans to bring the chant to Styles’ live performances.
Videos on social media capture fans participating in this trend, with the volume of the chants increasing significantly. The crossover between One Direction, where Styles rose to fame, and 5 Seconds of Summer adds to the excitement, highlighting the strong bond between the two fanbases.
5 Seconds of Summer has acknowledged the buzz around the songs, with drummer Ashton Irwin appreciating the fan enthusiasm. While Styles has yet to directly address the trend, the growing momentum suggests he may acknowledge it soon.
With numerous shows remaining on the tour, including upcoming performances at Rogers Stadium, the potential for the chant to continue spreading and gaining intensity is high. Fans are eagerly embracing this spontaneous trend, adding a unique element to Styles’ live performances.