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Kate Pattison, PhD Candidate, RMIT University

The huge fandoms of stars like Harry Styles are underestimated – but these highly creative communities can teach young people useful skills

This week, Harry Styles finally kicked off the Australian leg of his much anticipated tour. Fans have been preparing for months, creating handmade outfits and learning the “boot scoot” – a dance associated on tour with Styles’ song Treat People With Kindness.

As one of the world’s biggest pop stars, the ex-One Direction singer has amassed millions of fans, referred to as “Harries”.

You’d be hard pressed to find an article about Styles that doesn’t mention his fans.

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