At a Harry Styles concert during his ongoing residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City, fans have started a new trend of chanting the lyrics to 5 Seconds of Summer’s song “Telephone Busy” during the instrumental break of Styles’ “Ready, Steady, Go.” The trend, sparked by a fan remix on TikTok, has gained momentum as fans enthusiastically join in during Styles’ performances.
5 Seconds of Summer acknowledged the remix by incorporating it into a DJ set at Lollapalooza festival. Now, fans are actively participating in the trend during Styles’ shows, with videos showing the audience loudly chanting the 5 Seconds of Summer lyrics. The history between One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer, with the latter opening for the former on tours in the past, adds to the excitement of this fan-driven trend.
The internet’s ability to translate online trends into real-life phenomena is evident in this spontaneous fan chant, showcasing the power of fandoms and music. 5 Seconds of Summer has responded positively to the excitement around the two songs, while Harry Styles has yet to directly acknowledge the trend. With numerous upcoming shows on the tour, including a set at Rogers Stadium in May, the trend is expected to continue to grow, potentially shaking up future concert experiences for fans.