Harry Styles responds after his tour stage set-up is branded ‘worst of all time’

LOS ANGELES: Singer-songwriter Harry Styles has come out in defense of the controversial staging for his Together, Together tour after some fans branded the design “offensive”.

The fans had complained parts of the show left them unable to see the singer perform, reports ‘Female First UK’.

The former One Direction star, 32, is currently midway through a 10-night run at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff Arena, where the latest leg of his world tour began on May 16.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Harry, whose solo career has included chart-topping albums Harry’s House and Fine Line alongside acting roles in Dunkirk and My Policeman, has faced mounting criticism from some concertgoers over the stage’s large walkway structures, which circle the stadium floor and have reportedly obstructed views for sections of the audience.

Addressing the criticism during the concert in Amsterdam, Harry explained the thinking behind the stage design directly to fans.

He said, “The reason why we made the stage like this is because I wanted to be in it with you. I wanted to be as close to as many of you as possible, because that’s what this tour is all about. It’s about being together, having fun together, sharing a moment together, dancing together, being with your friends, being with strangers, getting swayed with your friends, getting swayed with strangers”.

He further mentioned, “That is how I made this album and that is how I would like you to listen to it tonight. Thank you for being here with us, thank you for coming back to stay with us, it means a lot to us, thank you so much”.