Picture yourself at Harry Styles’ Together, Together tour, enjoying the music in the stands when suddenly, the crowd erupts into singing a different artist’s song during Styles’ performance at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The phenomenon involves fans chanting the lyrics of 5 Seconds of Summer’s song “Telephone Busy” during the instrumental break of Styles’ “Ready, Steady, Go,” gaining momentum and becoming louder with each show.
This trend originated from a TikTok remix created by user @millsberry75, blending the two songs in a video posted in March. 5 Seconds of Summer embraced the remix, incorporating it into a DJ set at Salt Shed Chicago during Lollapalooza in August. Now, fans are actively participating in this trend during Styles’ tour performances, as seen in numerous social media videos where the audience’s chants have grown louder over time.
The history between One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer adds to the excitement, with the bands sharing a fanbase and collaborative past. One Direction’s support helped propel 5SOS into the spotlight, leading to joint tours and continued fan overlap.
5 Seconds of Summer has acknowledged and appreciated the enthusiasm around the songs, with drummer Ashton Irwin commenting on fan videos and the band reposting clips of fans chanting “Telephone Busy” at Styles’ concerts. While Styles has yet to comment on the trend, the increasing volume could catch his attention as the tour progresses.
With several upcoming shows, including a residency at Madison Square Garden and performances at Rogers Stadium, the trend is expected to continue growing. Fans are eagerly anticipating the trend spreading to future concerts, anticipating the energy and excitement it brings to the live experience.