Photographer Gareth Cattermole took a Polaroid camera to one of Harry Styles's 12 record-breaking Wembley Stadium shows to capture the creativity, humour and sense of community among the singer's devoted fans.
Capturing the Pre-Show Excitement
“I chose to photograph fans arriving at Harry Styles’s concert at Wembley because I was interested in the sense of community and self-expression that surrounds live music events,” said Cattermole. “Rather than focusing on the performance itself, I wanted to capture the excitement and anticipation before the show, when fans were arriving, socialising and showcasing their personalities through what they wore.”
Using Polaroid film encouraged him to slow down and be selective with each photograph, giving the images a candid, personal quality. He concentrated on small details, particularly the handmade outfits, accessories and humorous slogans on T-shirts, reflecting the creativity and shared culture of Harry Styles’s fan community.
Record-Breaking Tour
Styles is performing for a record-breaking 12 nights at Wembley Stadium, following 10 shows in Amsterdam. The tour continues with four nights in São Paulo, six in Mexico City, a mammoth 30 nights in New York, ending with four in Melbourne and two in Sydney, Australia.
Fan Creations on Display
Among the images is a fan showing off her handiwork in a hand-sewn tie dress that she assembled the night before. Another features a handcrafted top with lyrics from Harry Styles’s album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. An excited young fan prepares for his first concert at just five years old.
Cattermole documented the event but also the people who helped create its unique atmosphere. “I concentrated on small details, particularly the handmade outfits, accessories and humorous slogans on T-shirts, reflecting the creativity and shared culture of Harry Styles’s fan community,” he said.
