Aussie rockers 5 Seconds of Summer proved their star power is as strong as ever as they were immortalised on the Australian Walk of Fame on Wednesday night.
Thousands of screaming fans packed into Sydney's Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park to watch the band – Luke Hemmings, Ashton Irwin, Michael Clifford and Calum Hood – get their hands printed in concrete in a scene of pure chaos.
The foursome, who first shot to fame in 2011, looked every inch the modern rock icons as they posed for photos and greeted fans under the fairy lights, channelling the edgy attitude of '90s pop–punk groups.
Luke sported spiked blond hair and a graphic tee under an oversized black blazer.
Drummer Ashton turned heads in a black jacket over a bold shirt that read, 'Free Yourself.'
Michael showed off his signature red hair and dark shades, while Calum kept it cool in a striped button-down shirt and aviators.
Aussie rockers 5 Seconds of Summer proved their star power is as strong as ever as they were immortalised on the Australian Walk of Fame on Wednesday night
Thousands of screaming fans packed into Sydney's Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park
Despite the mayhem, the mood was electric as the crowd erupted when the band placed their hands in wet cement, marking their place in Aussie music history.
Speaking to Daily Mail, guitarist Michael reflected on the band's journey and their latest comeback.
'Bro, that was all of us,' he said when asked whose idea it was to reunite. 'We knew that we wanted to do it forever. None of us wanted to not keep doing this.'
When asked what the early 2011 version of 5SOS would think of their success today, Michael laughed: 'Dude, I think 2011 5SOS would be f***ing shocked at what's going on here today… in a good way.
'I'm loving life, man. Dad life – but not when I'm here. This feels crazy, I didn't know this many people were gonna turn out. It's so sick.'
Bassist Calum echoed the excitement, teasing details of the band's upcoming album, Everyone's A Star!, which is set for release on November 14.
'We've got some beautiful people out here tonight to celebrate,' he said. 'It feels good.'
Asked who led the charge on the band's new era, Calum joked: 'I'm gonna say me. I think all the big decisions go through me. I'm the mid-boss when it comes to Five Seconds of Summer.'
Luke sported spiked blond hair and a graphic tee
Drummer Ashton turned heads in a black jacket over a bold shirt that read, 'Free Yourself'
Michael showed off his signature red hair, while Calum kept it cool in a striped shirt and aviators
Speaking to Daily Mail, guitarist Michael reflected on the band's journey and their latest comeback. (Pictured in 2022)
He added with a laugh: 'I think 2011 Five Sauce would be slightly shitting their pants. We've taken it pretty far from where we started – but even better.'
Wednesday's fan event comes after 5SOS announced their brand new world tour and upcoming sixth studio album, Everyone's A Star!, due November 14.
The Everyone's A Star! World Tour will kick off in March 2026, beginning in Europe and the UK before heading to the US from May to August, and wrapping up with a homecoming leg in Australia.
Alongside the announcement, the band dropped their new single Telephone Busy, following the release of earlier tracks Not OK and Boyband.
Described as their most ambitious and genre-bending project yet, Everyone's A Star! sees the group exploring a fresh sound inspired by N.E.R.D., Gorillaz and The Prodigy, blending alt-rock and future punk influences.
The album marks their first official new music since 2022, with the band promising fans a bold new chapter both sonically and visually.
