Picture yourself at a Harry Styles concert in New York City, where fans are unexpectedly belting out the lyrics to a 5 Seconds of Summer song in the middle of one of Styles’ performances. Styles is currently midway through a 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, and this unusual fan behavior has been gaining momentum night after night.
The trend originated from a fan-created remix on TikTok by user @millsberry75, who mashed up the songs “Telephone Busy” by 5 Seconds of Summer and “Ready, Steady, Go” by Harry Styles. The remix caught the attention of 5 Seconds of Summer, who incorporated it into one of their DJ sets at the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago.
Now, fans have taken this trend from social media to Styles’ live shows, with videos showing the audience enthusiastically joining in. Initially, the chants were faint during earlier shows in September, but as evidenced in recent videos, the chants have grown into a thunderous roar.
The history between One Direction, the band where Harry Styles rose to fame, and 5 Seconds of Summer adds to the excitement of this unexpected trend. 5 Seconds of Summer started as a small YouTube band from Australia, gaining exposure when One Direction member Louis Tomlinson shared their music online. The bands later toured together, creating a strong bond between their fans.
The organic evolution of this fan chant from online remix to real-life phenomenon showcases the power of internet trends within fan communities. Both 5 Seconds of Summer and Harry Styles have acknowledged and appreciated the enthusiasm from fans, with the potential for even more excitement as the trend continues to spread.
With numerous shows still ahead, including a series at Madison Square Garden and upcoming performances at Rogers Stadium, the anticipation is high for how far this unique fan expression will go in the realm of live concerts.