Zayn Malik recently engaged with fans while subtly addressing the controversy surrounding ticket prices for Harry Styles’ upcoming tour. During a performance at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Malik, 33, expressed gratitude to the audience for their support and made a light-hearted comment regarding the cost of Styles’ tickets, which have come under fire from fans.
“I just want to say a big, big thank you to each and every single one of you for being here with me tonight,” Malik stated in a video clip shared on social media. He continued, “Hopefully, the ticket prices weren’t too high,” prompting cheers from the crowd. His comment resonated with many, considering the backlash Styles received after the presale tickets for his Together, Together tour went on sale.
Harry Styles Faces Backlash Over High Ticket Prices
Criticism of Styles, 31, intensified following the announcement of ticket prices ranging from £44.10 (approximately $60) to £466.25 ($643) for standard seated tickets at London’s Wembley Stadium, as reported by BBC News. Fans expressed their frustrations on social media platforms, highlighting concerns about the affordability of such tickets for many of Styles’ supporters.
One fan articulated their disappointment on X, stating, “I love Harry, but I fear he needs to get a reality check. There is no way he is aware of his main fan demographics regarding ages and monthly wages.” Another prominent voice in the discussion was Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, who posted a simple but impactful question, “HOW MUCH?” on January 26.
Fans on Reddit also shared their apprehensions, with one user noting, “I saw $353.40 and thought that was for both, but it was per ticket for the upper bowl. I cannot pay that kind of money.” The financial burden of attending a concert extends beyond ticket prices, as travel and accommodation costs also factor into the overall expense.
The Together, Together Tour Details
Harry Styles announced his Together, Together world tour on January 22, ahead of the release of his fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time, Disco, Occasionally, set to launch on March 6. The tour will feature a total of 66 shows across seven cities worldwide, including a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The tour kicks off on May 16 at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam and concludes on December 13 at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Other cities on the itinerary include London, São Paulo, Mexico City, and Melbourne.
Malik and Styles share a long-standing friendship dating back to their time on The X Factor in 2010, where they, along with Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and the late Liam Payne, formed the globally successful boy band One Direction. Malik departed from the group in March 2015, and the remaining members subsequently went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016. Following Payne’s tragic passing in October 2024, the surviving members reunited to honor their late friend during his funeral.
In a heartfelt statement, Malik expressed his deep sense of loss, saying, “I lost a brother when you left us and can’t explain to you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly.”
As the music industry continues to navigate the complexities of fan engagement and ticket pricing, Malik’s playful jab provides a moment of levity in a heated discussion, illustrating the bond that still exists among former bandmates.
