Talk:5 Seconds of Summer/Archive 1

Edit request on 13 September 2013
75.189.196.225 (talk) 20:54, 13 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: No. Nici  Vampire  Heart  22:06, 13 September 2013 (UTC)


 * I have reverted an edit of 17th October 2013 overwriting this request. To the editor who added
 * 'can you please add to the music video section at the bottom of the page that they also have to music video "Wherever You Are"'
 * referencing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GRtFC8nTag, please see WP:YOUTUBE, and please in future make fresh requests rather than overwriting older ones. --Stfg (talk) 13:52, 18 October 2013 (UTC)

Wrong citation URL
one of the citation links is no longer valid: it is the tumblr link (here) however they have changed their tumblr URL, so it should be changed to this page instead.

Brephophagist (talk) 08:32, 11 November 2013 (UTC)

Done Thanks, Celestra (talk) 04:30, 13 November 2013 (UTC)

5SOS have now been signed to Capitol Records. Please change their label from Sony ATV (publishing only) to Capitol Records. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rilealove (talk • contribs) 19:12, 21 November 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 30 November 2013
Niall Horan is a memeber of 5 Seconds Of Summer

Swaggot5sos1dsex (talk) 01:49, 30 November 2013 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 03:08, 30 November 2013 (UTC)

Request for changes on the 5SOS Wikipedia page
They have a new UK tour beginning in 2014, as stated on http://5sos-official.tumblr.com/live. They have another music video, "Wherever You Are", that was released earlier this fall (http://www. youtube .com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=2GRtFC8nTag). I think their Youtube link should be there (if it is, I apologize, but if not http://youtube.com/user/hemmo1996 .) Their profile picture should change, as they've gotten older and look different. They're categorized as pop rock as well, but they call themselves pop punk and/or punk rock as referenced in several tweets, videos, and livestreams. If you could mention how supportive their fans (the 5SOS Fam) are, and how kind they are to every single one of us, that would be amazing. Thank you for you time, and I know how much they appreciate the fact that they actually have a Wikipedia page.[Also please don't add Niall Horan to the band like they're seperate from 1D clearly.]

Ashtonirwinded (talk) 03:22, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Wait for the tour to receive more coverage, and YouTube links are not appropriate

Semi-protected edit request on 19 December 2013
Five Seconds of summer in the years started with only the three members, Calum Hood, Michael Clifford and Luke Hemming than later joined by Ashton Irwin and Niall Horan. The Band was a support act for the British and Irish Boy-Band One Direction on there Take me Home tour.

Heidijsh (talk) 04:32, 19 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. --Stfg (talk) 10:52, 2 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 December 2013
Niall Horan is a member of 5 Seconds of summer

5 Seconds of Summer is a punk rock band not a boyband.

Daniellehemmings (talk) 00:01, 29 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: you need to provide reliable sources for anything like that. Their official web site does not list Horan as a band member. --Stfg (talk) 10:56, 2 January 2014 (UTC)

Alyssagarza (talk) 06:21, 2 January 2014 (UTC) 5 seconds of summer are not punk rock nor a boy band they are more pop rock than anything, looking at their inspirations, but they should be classified as punk pop rock since they're not fully punk rock since punk rock is more of Transplants, Rage Against The Machine, etc. The band are Pop rock, but to make them happy we should put Punk Pop Rock since they are more close to that. Alyssagarza (talk) 06:21, 2 January 2014 (UTC)


 * Wikipedia gets a lot of discussion making fine distinctions about genres. Too fine. This is original research. We should only include what is stated in reliable sources. --Stfg (talk) 10:56, 2 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 February 2014
Please change 5 seconds of summer's music genres. The music genres of 5 seconds of Summer include; pop, pop rock, or "bubblegum pop rock". It currently says that 5 seconds of summer are "pop punk", this is very inaccurate to the point where its embarrassing. 5 seconds of summer do not have any of the characteristics pop punk music has. Pop punk music requires the following:
 * Anxious or stressed vocals
 * Usually none to little guitar, drum, or vocal solos (such as in pop music)
 * Very intense and dramatic metaphors; not literal

There are many other reasons but I don't want to waste any more of my time or yours, but people have started to make jokes about 5 seconds of summer because they are labeled "pop punk" by this page.

Poppunkpizza (talk) 05:52, 20 February 2014 (UTC)

❌ Please read the post above - without a reliable independent source stating the genre, this is just your opinion. Edit warring about the genre was one of the main reasons this page was protected in the first place. - Arjayay (talk) 09:52, 20 February 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 March 2014
A young lad named Niall Craic joined 5 Seconds of Summer yesterday as vocalist/guitarist so please add this

210.55.212.168 (talk) 06:02, 12 March 2014 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. -- El Hef  ( Meep? ) 14:06, 12 March 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 March 2014
5 Seconds of Summer announced in early March 2014, that they will be supporting One Direction on their Where We Are Tour across North America and Canada, and that they will embark on a "5 Countries in 5 Days" tour of Europe, playing in Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.

The above is located under the "tours" heading of the wikipedia page for 5 seconds of summer. The issue I found is a technicality. Canada is in North America and does not need to be specified. Thus it should read: 5 Seconds of Summer announced in early March 2014, that they will be supporting One Direction on their Where We Are Tour across North America, and that they will embark on a "5 Countries in 5 Days" tour of Europe, playing in Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.

129.100.254.150 (talk) 17:36, 12 March 2014 (UTC)


 * Many thanks, removed unnecessary specification. Cheers  ~Helicopter  Llama~  20:16, 12 March 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 March 2014
Luke Hemmings was born July 16 1996 (aged 18) Calum Hood was born January 25 1996 (aged 19) Michael Clifford was born November 20 1995 (aged 19) Ashton Irwin was born July 7 1994 (aged 20) Niall Horan was born September 13 1993 (aged 20) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.246.95.96 (talk) 13:18, 19 April 2014 (UTC) Dulcivet Padilla was born September 4, 1995 (age 18) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Aussiefivesauce (talk • contribs) 04:07, 18 April 2014 (UTC)

Cortne evans (talk) 00:17, 29 March 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. -- El Hef  ( Meep? ) 00:20, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 April 2014
5 Seconds of Summer have been nominated for 4 things in the Word Music Awards, best live act, best group, best song and best video.

Kv0801 (talk) 02:58, 29 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. &mdash; KuyaBriBri Talk 03:10, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 April 2014
5 Seconds of Summer have been nominated for 4 things in the Word Music Awards, best live act, best group, best song and best video.

Kv0801 (talk) 02:58, 29 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Duplicate of the above request. &mdash; KuyaBriBri Talk 03:13, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 May 2014
5 Seconds of Summer is an Australian pop band. In no way does 5 seconds of summer fit any criteria of being pop punk. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pop_punk_bands

Poppunkpizza (talk) 18:17, 10 May 2014 (UTC)

❌ - There is a source cited for "pop-punk", so the fact that you disagree is just your PoV - Arjayay (talk) 18:31, 10 May 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 May 2014
Please change Members from Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Ashton Irwin, and Calum Hood to Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Ashton Irwin, Calum Hood and Niall Horan.

Also please change Seconds of Summer is an Australian pop punk band.[2] Formed in Sydney in 2011, the band consists of Luke Hemmings (vocals, guitar), Michael Clifford (guitar, vocals), Calum Hood (bass guitar, vocals) and Ashton Irwin (drums, vocals) to  Seconds of Summer is an Australian pop punk band.[2] Formed in Sydney in 2011, the band consists of Luke Hemmings (lead vocals, guitar), Michael Clifford (guitar, vocals), Calum Hood (bass guitar, vocals),  Ashton Irwin (drums, vocals) and Niall Horan (volunteered Fan)

Lukehemmings5sos (talk) 23:01, 13 May 2014 (UTC)


 * ❌ As much as I would like to do this edit, the Manual of Style as it relates to bands says to list only those who have officially performed under the moniker of said band. Otherwise, of course, there would be no restriction from listing other "volunteer Fan"s from the article, and the list of members here would stretch to the millions. I don't recall when Niall ever actually performed for/with 5SOS, either, aside from their simultaneous appearances during tours.  ~Helicopter  Llama~  23:33, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 May 2014
There is also a member called Niall Horan!1!!!1!1111!

Mobs1999 (talk) 19:16, 20 May 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: He is One Direction. (t) Josve05a  (c) 19:44, 20 May 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 May 2014
Please change "pop band" to "pop punk band". Their songs like Rejects, Try Hard, Good Girls, and Out of My Limit have hints of punk in them.

108.27.247.91 (talk) 03:15, 27 May 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Genre changes are generally controversial, since many people can have varying opinions on what genre a band is. Providing reliable sources that support your claim is key. (Perhaps a newspaper described them as being this genre?) Note that I have removed what appears to be a duplicate request by you. All the best, Mz7 (talk) 04:56, 27 May 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 May 2014
5 Seconds of Summer are an Australian pop rock band.[2] Formed in Sydney in 2011, the band consists of Luke Hemmings (lead vocals, guitar), Michael Clifford (guitar, vocals), Calum Hood (bass guitar, vocals) and Ashton Irwin (drums, vocals).[3]

Ewok1234 (talk) 12:00, 28 May 2014 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. — &#123;&#123;U&#124;Technical 13&#125;&#125; (e • t • c) 12:16, 28 May 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 May 2014
here are several articles that identify 5SOS as a pop-punk band so please change pop band to pop punk http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/why_5_seconds_of_summer_are_more_important_to_pop_punk_than_you_think http://www.mtv.com/news/1726655/5-seconds-of-summer-new-york-concert/ http://abc.go.com/shows/billboard-music-awards/news/press-releases/05022014-5-seconds-of-summer-to-perform-at-2014-billboard-music-awards http://beckmanchronicle.com/entertainment/2014/05/19/this-summer-make-room-for-5-seconds-of-summer/ even the source you have cited as an Australian pop band identifies them as a pop rock band so they are definitely not just pop

108.27.247.91 (talk) 00:54, 30 May 2014 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: The requests above on the 10th seem to be trying to change from pop punk to pop. Now there are a flurry of requests to change it back. Please form a consensus here on the talk page before using the edit semi-protected template. Thanks, Older and ... well older (talk) 05:52, 30 May 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 May 2014
Please change 'pop' band to 'pop punk' band as the boys have toured with 'Hot Chelle Rae' whom of which are a pop punk band. Also, a varied few of their songs have hints of punk in.

109.148.175.144 (talk) 21:09, 26 May 2014 (UTC)
 * Please give proper sourcing. Just because the boys toured with Hot Chelle Rae does not necessarily make them a pop punk band. Also, you need to be specific about which songs have hints of pink in them. Once again, please provide sourcing for your edit request. Thanks. --JustBerry (talk) 21:58, 26 May 2014 (UTC)

Hot Chelle Rae isn't a pop-punk band lol --24.189.29.198 (talk) 06:23, 3 June 2014 (UTC)

Genre
Pop-punk? I don't think 5sos fits into the same category as The Wonder Years or The Story So Far. not even All Time Low to be honest. I know that they're influenced by bands like blink and atl, but that doesn't make them a pop-punk band. they're just pop rock. --24.189.29.198 (talk) 06:20, 3 June 2014 (UTC)

Not done. IPadPerson (talk) 01:25, 4 June 2014 (UTC)

they're not a pop-punk band.. get over it. if you think they're pop-punk then you obviously don't listen to the genre. --24.189.29.198 (talk) 05:24, 4 June 2014 (UTC)


 * We go by published accounts of the band. Cory Midgarden of MTV wrote that they are pop-punk: “New York, make some noise! We’re 5 Seconds of Summer,” the Australian pop-punk band exclaimed as they took the stage Tuesday night, as if anyone in attendance needed the introduction.
 * That's not a deep analysis of their sound, but "pop-punk" is a label applied in passing, so we take our cue from that. Binksternet (talk) 13:31, 8 June 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 June 2014
On the 5 Seconds of Summer wikipedia page, it says that, "5 Seconds of Summer are an Australian pop punk[1] and pop rock[2] boy band.[3][4][5][6]." I am asking you on behalf of all 5 Seconds of Summer fans to take boy band out of that description and please replace it with something like "punk rock." 5 Seconds of Summer are not a boy band, they are alternative rock, and have said in many interviews that they do not like being called a boy band and do not want to be called a boy band because they are. Many fans, including myself, are offended when 5 Seconds of Summer (5sos for short) are called a boy band because we feel that the bands' feelings and wants are being disregarded. For these reasons I ask that you please changed boy band to rock band. Thank you.

70.139.55.33 (talk) 23:24, 12 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the template.   NQ    talk  00:29, 13 June 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 June 2014
Please change "boy band" to just "band" as a boy band only sings but 5 Seconds of Summer play instruments, therefore the definition is incorrect. http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6042193/5-seconds-of-summer-goes-global-but-theyre-not-the-next-one HERE'S A RELIABLE SOURCE, IT'S ASHTON HIMSELF IN BILLBOARD MAGAZINE! -APERSONWHOLIKESBANDS

Tjswiftt (talk) 01:34, 13 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: As you can see above, there have been numerous requests to change the genre of this band and they have all been declined for lack of consensus and reliable sources. Please establish a consensus first before requesting an edit to the genre. BryanG (talk) 02:03, 13 June 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 16 June 2014
I would like to edit the part at the beginning of the text where it says that they are a boy band when they SPECIFICALLY said that they are NOT a boy band, and are in fact just a band.

FixerrUpper12 (talk) 01:52, 16 June 2014 (UTC)


 * ❌. The 'boy band' moniker has been applied by multiple media observers, despite the band's denial of the label. Wikipedia goes by reliable sources rather than the preferences of the subject. Binksternet (talk) 06:20, 16 June 2014 (UTC)

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER AND NIALL HORAN
Is it possible if you can but Niall Horan from One Direction in the band called 5 Seconds Of Summer, the reason why : he deserves to be in the band because ITS NIALL FREAKING HORAN !! Hmmm im sorry if i sound rude, im really sorry. yeah so that was it, i was just wondering thats possilbe , Niall's birthday is 13 of September 1993 , could you please try your best to do so. Also can you reply to this message ,

Many Thanks , jim boob

p.s if you dont i am going to be very cross with all of you!!! look up 5 seconds of summer and niall horan and see how cute they all look together !! P.P.S I will still be using you for my homework if that helps

Jadeisobelwood (talk) 21:02, 22 June 2014 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: If they have collaborated, please provide a reliable source for the claim. Otherwise, Wikipedia is not the please for speculation, fandom wishing, or the like. —C.Fred (talk) 21:18, 22 June 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 June 2014
Please change "5 Seconds of Summer are an Australian pop punk[1] and pop rock[2] boy band.[3][4][5][6]" to "5 Seconds of Summer are an Australian pop punk[1] and pop rock[2] band.[3][4][5][6]". The definition of a boy band is a vocal group of boys who do not play instruments. All members of 5 Seconds of Summer play instruments as well as sing, and have stated numerous times that they are not a boy band. Thank you!

173.33.91.191 (talk) 01:52, 27 June 2014 (UTC)


 * Your definition of a "boy band" is not in keeping with the many different applications of that term in the media. It's undeniable that the band has been called a "boy band" by many media sources. Binksternet (talk) 04:51, 27 June 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 June 2014
{{edit semi-protected|5 Seconds of Summer|answered=y}

Please change the "Australian pop punk[1] and pop rock[2] boy band." to "Australian pop punk[1] and pop rock[2] BAND." They're a band, they play instrument themselves. I hope that help. Thank you.

Kellycjt (talk) 12:48, 27 June 2014 (UTC)

❌ - same reason as last time

Semi-protected edit request on 29 June 2014
5 Seconds Of Summer is an Australian pop punk and pop rock band.

Heartmefood (talk) 00:33, 29 June 2014 (UTC)

❌. The article already says this. Binksternet (talk) 01:19, 29 June 2014 (UTC)

5SOS are not pop-punk.
5 Seconds Of Sumer are not a pop-punk band, far from it. Please remove this from the genre section and the first sentence.

Hazaj (talk) 13:10, 30 June 2014 (UTC)

❌ see the discussion above - Arjayay (talk) 13:56, 30 June 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 July 2014
There is a mistake in there !Jasmine Yeah is not a member of 5SOS !! Remove it !

Jeanne9135 (talk) 11:34, 2 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done  NQ    talk  12:54, 2 July 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 July 2014
they headlined 3 uk shows between may 12-14 2013

86.145.201.44 (talk) 17:18, 14 July 2014 (UTC)


 * ❌ - as the article already says
 * Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour (May & June 2015) (UK & Europe) - Arjayay (talk) 17:51, 14 July 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 16 July 2014
the people in the band are incorrect

America1996 (talk) 11:01, 16 July 2014 (UTC)

If you want to suggest a change, please request this in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ". Please also cite reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to any article. - Arjayay (talk) 11:29, 16 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: as you have not requested a specific change.

Semi-protected edit request on 16 July 2014
Hi! 5 Seconds Of Summer is my favorite band. There are a few errors in the existing page and i would like to fix them. As they are my favorite band i know mostly all the facts about them and believe I could fix the existing errors and add some more facts about the band. I hope you consider my request, thank you for your time. -Zoe

Iripppedmjeans (talk) 21:37, 16 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: this is not the right page to request additional user rights. You may reopen this request with the specific changes to be made and someone will add them for you, or if you have an account, you can wait until you are autoconfirmed and edit the page yourself. Jackmcbarn (talk) 03:33, 17 July 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 July 2014
Samschepke (talk) 03:01, 25 July 2014 (UTC) Please note that Calum Hood is dating Samantha Schepke, who he met during their first US tour in 2013. They have been dating for 8 months, and friends for 5.


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: as you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to any article. - Arjayay (talk) 07:08, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 July 2014
5 Seconds of Summer is an Australian pop punk and pop rock band to 5 Seconds of Summer (commonly initialised as 5SOS) are an Australian pop punk and pop rock band.
 * Yellow check.svg Partly done: Anupmehra  - Let's talk!  13:10, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 July 2014
5 seconds of summer is an Australian pop or pop rock band. This needs to be changed because Pop-punk is a subgenre of punk that is categorized by allegorical lyrics, small gigs(DIY shows), strained vocals, signed by a small record label, complex instrumentals, and a certain demographic of fans. 5 seconds of summer don't fit anything of what Pop punk music is. They're signed to Capitol Records(major record label), which is what "pop" or popular music is. http://www.spinorbinmusic.com/2014/05/10/5-seconds-of-summer-is-hardly-pop-punk-but-does-that-matter http://propertyofzack.com/post/84894215283/5-seconds-of-summer-wont-mainstream-ify-pop-punk-but https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_punk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubblegum_pop

Poppunkpizza (talk) 06:43, 31 July 2014 (UTC)


 * ❌. The professional journalists at Billboard and MTV say that 5SOS are pop punk and pop rock. That's why those words are found in the first sentence. Your analysis of what is and what is not contained in those genres is interesting but ultimately not useful here. Instead, Wikipedia goes by what is published in reliable sources. Binksternet (talk) 07:11, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 August 2014
Michael Clifford: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Bluekirby81 (talk) 00:54, 10 August 2014 (UTC)


 * What is your reference for Clifford playing lead guitar rather than guitar? What is your reference for Clifford singing only backup instead of the more general "vocals"? Binksternet (talk) 01:47, 10 August 2014 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: as you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to any article. - Arjayay (talk) 10:24, 11 August 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 August 2014
Can you change the genre of 5 Seconds of Summer from Pop Punk and Pop Rock, to Pop please.

Frnkieroisdead (talk) 11:07, 25 August 2014 (UTC) Thanks!

❌ see the extensive discussions above, citing sources for Pop Punk and Pop Rock - Arjayay (talk) 12:20, 25 August 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 August 2014
avril lavigne is not an influence apparently as you can confirm from the official twitter accounts of the band members themselves...

49.144.138.62 (talk) 10:26, 30 August 2014 (UTC)


 * For the record, the user is probably referring to this Tweet from August 29. Mz7 (talk) 04:16, 1 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done I removed Avril Lavigne because the cited article compares 5 Seconds of Summer to Lavigne. 5 Seconds of Summer doesn't say for themselves that Lavigne is an influence, as the content implies. Mz7 (talk) 04:20, 1 September 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 September 2014
5 seconds of summer are a pop rock band made up from 4 aussies, Ashton Irwin (20), Calum Hood (19), Michael Clifford (19) and Luke Hemmings (18). They all play the instruments used in their songs, 2 guitarists (luke and michael), a bassist (calum) and a drummer (Ashton)

Calum thomas hood (talk) 23:55, 18 September 2014 (UTC) Calum Hood has had a secret wedding while on tour with his band. the mystery girls name was leaked by a reliable source an her name is Alexis. She is from a small town in Florida.
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Also why you tryna steal bae what u doin girl :(  ~Helicopter  Llama~  23:59, 18 September 2014 (UTC)

Headlining VIVA 5SOS tour in Mexico
VIVA 5SOS (8 and 9 October 2014) in Mexico city — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gergzz (talk • contribs) 17:25, 2 October 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 October 2014
I would like to edit the 5 Seconds of Summer page on Wikipedia because they are my babies and I know every single thing about each and every one of the members

2602:306:3BFC:9300:6800:D5CF:F578:BA6B (talk) 01:24, 3 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Stickee (talk) 02:17, 3 October 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 October 2014
Their album hit #1 in America in 2014, and they have two new EP; Amnesia and Good Girls

5secondsofsummerfam (talk) 16:11, 10 October 2014 (UTC)

If you want to suggest a change, please request this in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ". Please also cite reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article. - Arjayay (talk) 17:49, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: as you have not requested a specific change.

Related pages
Um idk how to code so this might not work but anyway, what i wanted to say is that i think on "related pages" or whatever it's called there should also be Hot Chelle Rae because they toured together and All Time Low because they've worked together and the influenced 5SOS' music and Blink 182 aswell since they're a big influence. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Therearentanyusernamesleft (talk • contribs) 17:57, 13 October 2014 (UTC)

Brief description of band members
Hi, may I suggest for the expansion of the band members section, just like what is presented in the articles such as The Vamps and The Wanted? I am also writing for Tagalog Wikipedia and I created the 5 Seconds of Summer article there, describing briefly each member's personal information. I can expand this section and I have reliable sources for this. How can I submit it to English Wikipedia? Thanks in advance for your response. Geoffbits (talk) 05:40, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
 * My issue with doing this is the fact that much of the information in The Vamps' band members section, for instance, could easily be merged with the body. For the more relevant information regarding the members of 5SOS here, such as that members met each other at Trinity Christian School, that is already covered by the body in the section about their formation. The other information, such as Clifford's knowledge in four different languages, and their relatives with no other wiki notability than, well, being their relatives, is straying a bit close to trivial info for my taste. If consensus by other editors is, however, reached to include it, I would recommend avoiding putting each person's age or substituting an appropriate template to avoid having to constantly update the section. I think I read something about the specific member who came up with the name (my Tagalog is konting rusty), that would qualify as good information to add however.  ~Helicopter  Llama~  17:08, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your response. However though, I still think that there is enough reason to expand the band members section even if it is a brief description of each member, because they have some information that might be of interest to readers. In this section I think we can put some relevant information before they were formed as a band, such as in Ashton Irwin's case of being in another band before 5 Seconds of Summer, or Calum Hood being chosen to represent Australia in football. As for the age of each member, I patterned it after the article List of One Direction members. I hope you'll consider these suggestions. Geoffbits (talk) 04:49, 17 October 2014 (UTC)

Reference for #1 in 11 countries
For the last line of 2nd paragraph, "Their self-titled debut studio album was released in June 2014, which peaked #1 in 11 countries.", you may use this as a reliable reference: https://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/25195303/5sos-the-script-boyzone-top-4-live-decider-special-guests/#page1. I have used this also as a reference in the article's Tagalog counterpart. Thanks! Geoffbits (talk) 13:14, 29 October 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 November 2014
Chrismahonevine (talk) 14:50, 2 November 2014 (UTC)


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"Boyband" ??
Urban dictionary defines a boy band as a group of boys who DO NOT PLAY INSTRUMENTS as you can see here http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=boy%20band And Collins dictionary defines a boy band as an all-male vocal pop group as you can see here http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/boy+band

5 Seconds of Summer is not a boyband, as they all play instruments and write their own music. And we have already established that they are not pop, and pop music is also a term used with boybands.

Please change "boyband" to "band".

Thank you xx — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.27.247.91 (talk) 01:33, 14 June 2014 (UTC)

they are infact a boyband.. urban dictionary isn't always right and there are many different definitions for boyband. if they're in the same magazines as one direction, they are considered a boyband. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Boobookittysuck (talk • contribs) 23:23, 2 November 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 16 November 2014
Hi, I just wanted to see if I could edit this article. Just a tad bit!- Claire

A Editing Person (talk) 05:23, 16 November 2014 (UTC)
 * Hi, ! Unfortunately, this page is semi-protected, which means that only users with some editing experience can edit the article. This helps keep out vandalism. If there is a specific item you'd like to change, you can let me know about by editing this section, and I'll see what I can do. kara ❈ talk  05:28, 16 November 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 December 2014
i wanna change the awards nomination numbers from "68(72" to "68"

Agiftofafriend (talk) 05:40, 7 December 2014 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 14 December 2014

 * current_members = Michael Clifford Luke Hemmings Calum Hood Ashton Irwin Niall Horan Erika Naranjo

Elmangu49 (talk) 01:18, 14 December 2014 (UTC)


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Grammar mistake in the very first sentence...
I stumbled across this page and noticed a grammatical error in the first sentence.

"5 Seconds of Summer (also known as 5SOS) are an Australian pop rock and pop punk band."

No, it is an Australian pop rock punk band.

Eldavar (talk) 06:06, 7 January 2015 (UTC)


 * There are two different styles involved here, primarily known as UK and US styles. In the UK, bands "are". In the US, a band "is". In most things, Australia follows UK style. Binksternet (talk) 16:33, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

genre???
who ever says that 5sos is a punk rock, pop punk, or even pop rock is wrong. they are not even in the same level as many bands who are actually in the genre. one day they may be but right now they aren't. just consider them a boyband until they show what genre they truly are. they just started out so it will take some time for them to figure out what type of music they want to do. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Boobookittysuck (talk • contribs) 23:27, 2 November 2014 (UTC)

So what musical genre is ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 186.118.76.247 (talk) 23:24, 11 December 2014 (UTC)

It's about the music not length of the band and they've definitely got pop punk / rock vibes in the majority of their songs, and media agree. (and have been cited). Nitromaster (talk) 15:00, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

New awards section
I've merged in the information from List of awards and nominations received by 5 Seconds of Summer as best as possible and put it into one table. It's my first time doing a table of this nature in such a large format, so it absolutely does need some fixing from someone familiar with how to merge some of the fields (mostly the nominations and wins fields for the same awards). However this should take care of the repeated re-creation of the awards page in a separate entry and allow for it to be further expanded. Tokyogirl79 (｡◕‿◕｡)   05:54, 28 January 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 February 2015
Under the genre section, 5 seconds of summer are listed as pop rock and pop punk. I believe that the pop punk tag should be removed, and replaced by just pop because if you listen to 5 seconds of summer, you will see that they are not pop punk. Listen to proper pop punk bands such as the story so far, blink 182, the wonder years, real friends, man overboard and knuckle puck, please do it, and then listen to a 5 seconds of summer song. they sound nothing alike. 5 seconds of summer are a decent pop rock band, but that is all. they are not pop punk.

Heartinhaz (talk) 15:44, 4 February 2015 (UTC)
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Calum Thomas Hood
Parents: Joy and David Hood Siblings: Mali Koa Hood Born: 25th of january 1996 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.9.84.161 (talk) 22:09, 3 April 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 April 2015
this person listed 5sos as the wrong genre

PunkRockLover (talk) 22:42, 8 April 2015 (UTC)PunkRockLover
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Semi-protected edit request on 17 April 2015
Please Add In Current Member Devon Keeler

Thedapperpotato (talk) 21:49, 17 April 2015 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 18 April 2015
they are also associated with the band 'hot chelle rae' and 'Hey Violet'

Galaxypenguins (talk) 00:01, 18 April 2015 (UTC)
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5sos genre
I think 5 seconds of summers' genre is more pop shit rather than pop rock they have stated it on numerous occasions how they are a punk rock. They occasionally call themselves punk rock when really they are very ridiculous band copiers who must be stopped.

— Preceding unsigned comment added by 110.22.51.214 (talk) 09:14, 26 May 2015 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 6 June 2015
AriaSwaggieBooty69 (talk) 21:32, 6 June 2015 (UTC)

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Ashton Irwin's picture under 'Band Members'
http://images.sugarscape.com/userfiles/image/AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMAY2014/Charlotte/ashtontinder.jpg

Could the photo of Ashton Irwin of him holding an ice cream cone under the section 'Band Members' please be changed to an appropriate one that was taken more recently, i.e. the photo included here from an awards show? Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rlcummings0205 (talk • contribs) 04:23, 8 June 2015 (UTC)

Don't play with fire
To all young kids Micheal Clifford is why you dont play with fire — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.104.141.151 (talk) 14:30, 14 June 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 June 2015
Snotrag9 (talk) 10:11, 26 June 2015 (UTC) i was wondering how i could access rights to change something, there is a minor error on this page that needs fixed

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Semi-protected edit request on 5 July 2015
Ravrileme (talk) 18:25, 5 July 2015 (UTC)

please change what was said about them being pop punk band. The official term used by the band and the music industry for their music is punk rock.

❌ please see the repeated discussions and references above. Wikipedia does not accept the band's preferred description, but only those by reliable, independent sources. If you wish this to be reconsidered your reliable, independent sources will have to outweigh the existing sources, but you have cited no such sources in your request. - Arjayay (talk) 20:24, 5 July 2015 (UTC)

edit request on 18 July 2015
please change the roles of the band members from "Luke Hemmings (born July 16, 1996) – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Michael Clifford (born November 20, 1995) – guitar, backing vocals Calum Hood (born January 25, 1996) – bass guitar, backing vocals Ashton Irwin (born July 7, 1994) – drums, backing vocals" to "Luke Hemmings (born July 16, 1996) – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Michael Clifford (born November 20, 1995) – guitar, vocals Calum Hood (born January 25, 1996) – bass guitar, vocals Ashton Irwin (born July 7, 1994) – drums, vocals" because that is what is says on their iTunes description page (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/5-seconds-of-summer/id538811449) and Ashton, Calum and Michael are more than backing vocals. Thank You — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tnv053452 (talk • contribs) 17:27, 18 July 2015 (UTC)

5sos isnt pop punk
i'm sorry if i sound ignorant but i would like to inform everyone that although they have said that they are pop punk, they obviously are not. you would know this if you listened to some of their songs so could you please change the "pop punk" in genres to just "pop". thank you Hesitantbear (talk) 11:15, 19 July 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 August 2015
leave you bitch bye

110.22.51.214 (talk) 10:16, 13 August 2015 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 17 August 2015
5sos is a pop/boy band it is not pop rock or pop punk or any of those they are a pop boyband

AlexThomson1545 (talk) 19:51, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 17 August 2015
they are not punk pop, they are a pop rock boy band,because they talk about love in all their songs, and are teenagers, yes they play instruments,but in your boy band description it says A boy band (or boyband) is loosely defined as a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation,[1] singing love songs marketed towards young females.[2] Being vocal groups, most boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on stage. the jonas brothers played instruments and were a boy band. Please change this because everybody gets this wrong. I would really apreciate this.

190.73.220.103 (talk) 21:50, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 26 August 2015
Calum Hood is married to Angelica Martinez (@pxnkangelica on twitter). Since 2013.

Punkange (talk) 04:55, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
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Pop punk and pop rock genre
Of course the band is pop punk genre; many sources say so. A large number of sources also call the band pop rock, and the Los Angeles Times calls them both pop punk and pop rock. Biographer Joe Allan says they are a blend of pop punk and pop rock. By comparison, far fewer sources say the band is a power pop band.

(Note that band genres must be based on sources that describe the band, not sources that describe songs or albums. Per WP:V, the source must say that 5SOS is a certain genre, or the source must call them a whatever genre band.)

So I think "pop punk" should be displayed first in the infobox, and listed first in the musical style section. After that is "pop rock" because of the large number of sources. After that comes "power pop" with much less sourcing. Binksternet (talk) 21:21, 23 September 2015 (UTC)

Agreed on this. Their newer album seems to shift away from the term "pop rock" according to multiple media sources but makes sense to leave it there for their earlier work. Nitromaster (talk) 22:18, 23 September 2015 (UTC)

Guardian interview: http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/oct/16/5-seconds-of-summer-the-australian-punk-pop-band-some-critics-love-to-hate?CMP=share_btn_tw

Semi-protected edit request on 29 October 2015
add to members Marlana Fleres, for playing the cowbell please and thanks so much

Fleresm (talk) 15:47, 29 October 2015 (UTC)
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POP OR POP ROCK OR POP PUNK
5SOS is not pop. Where you cite them as a pop band if you click on the citation it comes up as pop rock. Please change pop to pop rock or pop punk because they are more than just bubblegum pop. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.27.247.91 (talk) 20:34, 5 June 2014 (UTC)


 * The genres now say that the band is pop-punk and pop-rock. Binksternet (talk) 13:32, 8 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Just because they claim to be punk rock or pop punk, they are not. She Looks So Perfect and other songs are clearly pop. Bands like All Time Low have some indications of punk in them, but 5 Seconds of Summer is not what they claim to be. — Preceding unsigned comment added by RyanChristianEvans (talk • contribs) 14:11, 3 November 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 November 2015
5 seconds of summer did not tour with One Direction on their (i.e One Directions) On The Road Again tour

Yasiradedat (talk) 14:37, 8 November 2015 (UTC)
 * it seesms they only played the 4 Tokyo dates of the 80 gig tour, So I have endorsed the entry accordingly - Arjayay (talk) 14:53, 8 November 2015 (UTC)

Pop Punk Classification
They aren't pop punk. Blink-182 and Green Day are pop punk. These guys are power pop or pop rock. Please change it
 * In any case, the genres of an album are not automatically assembled from the genres of the contained songs. Instead, the album should be observed to have its own overall genre, published in reliable sources. 123.136.106.165 (talk) 13:53, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

Jet Black Heart
Can anyone help improve the article, Jet Black Heart? Boleyn (talk) 11:25, 6 January 2016 (UTC)
 * Did that single chart at all? At the moment the page does not indicate any notability. Karst (talk) 10:58, 11 January 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 January 2016

 * Luke Hemmings the cocaine addict (born 16 July 1996, 27 years old) – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
 * Michael Clifford (born 20 November 1995, 28 years old) – guitar, vocals
 * Calum Hood (born 25 January 1996, 28 years old) – bass guitar, vocals
 * Ashton Irwin (born 7 July 1994, 30 years old) – drums, vocals

Nataly gordeeev (talk) 11:53, 18 January 2016 (UTC)
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Tours
They did not go on the On the Road Again Tour with One Direction in 2015, it would be great if you could change this. Ellie134ts (talk) 15:15, 14 February 2016 (UTC)

INSTRUMENTS
Please include information about the instruments they play and their individual contributions to the band. They play instruments just not very well. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ScottWooland (talk • contribs) 01:38, 21 February 2016 (UTC)

Members
I think we should open to every member a wiki page so it will be nicer 5SOS1994 (talk) 01:07, 27 March 2016 (UTC)

I think that the boys would love if the 5sos fam was able to change all of their names on their wiki page from "Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, Ashton Irwin, Michael Clifford" to "Huke Lemmings, DJ Ca$hmoney Hood, The Muffin Man, God of Rock". IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH MY ON THIS THEN YOU ARE NOT A TRU FAM MEMBER

Semi-protected edit request on 25 February 2016
Please change/add a new band member to add Sidney Royds to the band. He has recently joined but the band is keeping it on the low due to privacy reasons until Sidney has signed the complete contract. Thank you.

Hi or Hey Records.

Sidneyclifford (talk) 20:13, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
 * ❌ If he is "keeping it on the low" and hasn't signed a contract, the information doesn't belong here (because it is not verifiable).  General Ization  Talk   20:18, 25 February 2016 (UTC)

Dude rly? 5SOS1994 (talk) 01:08, 27 March 2016 (UTC)

Luke has a new rumored girlfriend named Faith, there were pictures on Twitter. Finally asparagus is gone!

Semi-protected edit request on 15 April 2016
5 Seconds of Summer (commonly abbreviated as 5SOS) are an Australian pop rock band from Sydney that formed in 2011

Sally12345678 (talk) 18:58, 15 April 2016 (UTC)


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Awards and Nominations
You have left out a couple of listing for nominations they have received. They are nominated for a Kerrang! Award for Best International Newcomer. They are also nominated for the Italian MTV Awards for Best New Artist, Best Fans, Best Artist From The World (International Artist). If you could include these in the Awards and Nominations section that would be great, thank you.

You forgot a band member....Ketchup. R.I.P :( — Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.69.81.238 (talk) 19:33, 8 June 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 July 2016
The photos on this page are outdated and need to be updated

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Hello I need to edit the Wikipedia page of 5 Seconds Of Summer, thanks xx BunnyGirl 22 (talk) 18:26, 3 August 2016 (UTC)

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