Jeremy Williams-Chalmers, Arts Correspondent

Harry Styles' Phenomenal Love On Tour

Harry Styles
Photo: ©Lloyd Wakefield
Harry Styles Photo: ©Lloyd Wakefield
Harry Styles has come a very long way since his X Factor audition. While he may have oozed confidence and presence from the first moment the world witnessed him perform, he has managed to build a career based on a modesty married to his creativity that has made him one of the world's most loveable icons. As he brings the phenomenal Love On Tour to a close after two years with a series of UK shows, he arrived in Coventry to a sea of colourful audience members who were fully engaged for a night of singing at dancing at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

Ahead of Harry taking the stage, the hugely acclaimed, multi-award winning Wet Leg treated the audience to a stellar set. With Harry having covered their brilliant Wet Dream for BBC Radio 1 ahead of their flurry of awards came in, the group showed that their own take is even more striking live. With a playful presence and a killer vocal, they had the audience eating out of the palm of their hand. It's clear that while still fairly early in their career, this is a group that is destined for stadium success. Afterall, who can resist joining in their anthem Chaise Longue sung by the thousands?

Harry Styles
Photo: ©Lloyd Wakefield
Harry Styles Photo: ©Lloyd Wakefield
With only a short break before Harry took to the stage, the audience were well aware of the routine and heard the trigger song indicating his impending arrival. With the colourful imagery lighting up the huge screens, we journeyed to Harry's House where he welcomed us with the epic Daydreaming.

From the moment he appeared on stage, it was clear that not only would the audience relish every moment, but he is also there to fully embrace and engage his ever growing, ever diverse audience. With tender moments of audience interaction, he is a thankful, gracious presence who boasts one of the finest vocals of his generation.

Harry Styles
Photo: ©Lloyd Wakefield
Harry Styles Photo: ©Lloyd Wakefield
Accompanying his natural talent is the ability to work an audience and deliver a striking set that takes his recorded material and grows it to fill a huge arena. While there are key moments where the audience explode with joy - an epic singalong to What Makes You Beautiful, the recent bop As It Was, the compelling Bowie-esque Sign of the Times and the explosive Treat People With Kindness - this is a show that has something for every fan and allows Harry to really connect with every member of the packed arena.

As he concluded with the brilliant Kiwi, it was clear that everyone in the audience felt the Love that the tour title promised.

Harry Styles is a truly unforgettable performer, whose heart touches everyone in the arena.

Everyone left wanting more.

Harry Styles continues:

BT Murrayfield. Edinburgh 26 & 27 May.

Wembley Stadium, London June 13,14,16, 17

Cardiff Principality Stadium June 20, 21.
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