Harry Styles has chosen a historic platform to bid farewell to New York City following the conclusion of his extensive residency at Madison Square Garden. On October 31, the singer ended a 30-night run as part of his Together, Together tour, marking the occasion with a special issue of The Village Voice. For seven decades, the publication has been synonymous with New York's cultural life, having featured contributors ranging from James Baldwin to Colson Whitehead before largely ceasing print operations in 2017.
In an opening note addressed to friends, strangers, and citizens of New York, Styles expressed his gratitude for the past three months spent living and working in the city. He described the experience as an honor, noting that the energy, openness, dancing, and sheer joy of the audiences would never leave him. "It altered me," he wrote, emphasizing the profound impact of the residency on his personal journey.
Styles highlighted the privilege of collaborating with the iconic arts paper to document a portion of the story behind the 30 nights at MSG. While acknowledging that this issue does not tell the whole story, he framed it as a shared piece of history and expressed hope for exchanging stories with fans in the years to come. The special edition functions as a time capsule for those who could not attend the shows, offering a curated look into the experience.
The publication includes features on Styles's various opening acts, such as Tinashe, Jamie xx, Caroline Polachek, Lainey Wilson, and Tears for Fears, alongside profiles of his band and MSG crew members. Beyond the performances, the issue covers the tour's collaborative work with several organizations, including Planned Parenthood, Food Bank For NYC, the voting nonprofit HeadCount, and the humanitarian group Choose Love. The edition is rounded out by extensive photography from the concerts, capturing the atmosphere of the residency.
Sources: Vogue.