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Harry Styles opened the first night of his record-breaking residency at Wembley Stadium by reflecting on his audition for The X Factor, which took place 16 years ago. He recalled how his sister brought him to London for the first time and how, in the adjacent Wembley Arena, he was placed into a band that would become One Direction. Speaking to a sold-out crowd of 80,000 fans, he expressed gratitude to his sister and later to his mother, Anne, who had secretly signed him up for the show when he was just 16.
Styles’ audition in 2010 featured two songs: Train’s “Hey Soul Sister” and Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely,” which earned him a spot in the globally successful group. He also mentioned that the first song he ever recorded was Elvis Presley’s “The Girl of My Best Friend,” making it fitting that his walk-on music for the Wembley show was an Elvis cover of “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” The singer’s performance drew on similarities to Elvis, from his looks to his stage movements, captivating the audience with hits like “As It Was” and “Watermelon Sugar.”
The crowd at Wembley expressed their admiration in various creative ways, wearing sequins, feather boas, waistcoats, and ties, and holding up paper hearts during the song “Fine Line.” Fans also painted red lips on their necks in tribute to Styles’ latest album, and signs ranged from heartfelt to humorous. One sign, notably, caught Styles’ attention, asking about his favorite type of egg, to which he responded with his preferred choices.
Throughout the concert, the emphasis was on connection and community, as Styles highlighted the joy of “dancing together, sweating together and singing together.” His interaction with the band and audience created a sense of intimacy, helped by a stage design featuring interconnected catwalks that allowed fans to feel close to the performance. Adjustments had been made since the tour’s opening in Amsterdam, including the removal of some high “bridges” to improve sightlines for the audience
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