Harry Styles’ ongoing Together, Together tour at Madison Square Garden in New York City has sparked a unique trend among fans. During Styles’ performance of the song Ready, Steady, Go, fans have been enthusiastically chanting the lyrics to Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer’s Telephone Busy during the instrumental break. This trend, initiated by a fan remix on TikTok, has gained momentum with fans singing louder and louder as the tour progresses.
The remix, which mashes up the two songs with 5 Seconds of Summer’s drummer Ashton Irwin talk-singing the intro of Telephone Busy over Ready, Steady, Go, caught the attention of 5 Seconds of Summer. The band incorporated the remix into a DJ set at Salt Shed Chicago during the Lollapalooza festival in August. Now, fans are actively participating in this trend during Styles’ performances, evidenced by numerous videos showing the audience joining in the chant.
The history between One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer, where One Direction member Louis Tomlinson helped promote 5SOS by sharing their music, adds to the excitement of this fan-led trend. Fans are thrilled to witness a trend originating organically from fan enthusiasm for catchy tunes, showcasing the power of social media to translate online trends into real-world phenomena.
While 5 Seconds of Summer has acknowledged and appreciated the excitement surrounding the two songs, Harry Styles has yet to directly address the trend. With numerous shows remaining on the tour, including several at Madison Square Garden and Rogers Stadium, the potential for the trend to escalate further is high. Fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation of this trend at future shows, with many hoping to see the energy and enthusiasm grow even more.