Harry Styles changes concert set design due to criticism

Harry Styles' world tour could see changes to the set design after fans complained about the obstructed view of the performance.

After the "Together, Together" tour kicked off in Amsterdam with a series of 10 concerts, some visitors complained that they couldn't get a good look at the "Aperture" singer for much of the evening.

A tour official told BBC Newsbeat that the concept of the ground floor space was designed to "give fans freedom".

In a statement posted on Instagram, Styles' team confirmed that they are "actively working on changes to improve visibility."

The 32-year-old singer has already faced criticism over concert locations and ticket prices.

A special layout of the "pit" space allows fans who purchase special packages to stand in one of four zones within the stage itself, while Styles moves and performs around them.

However, fans complained that their view was obscured by the three-meter-high walkways that circle the stadium grounds.

Photos posted online showed that visitors in the back rows of the stalls were in a particularly disadvantaged position.

"The idea was to allow fans to experience the concert from different angles, rather than being limited to one fixed view. Such an open and free experience on the stage has always been an important part of Harry's performances," explained the team of musicians.

The former One Direction star has a total of 67 dates on the tour, but will perform in just seven cities - including 12 nights in London, 10 in Amsterdam and a whopping 30 in New York.

The limited number of locations represents an additional cost for fans, who, in addition to tickets, must also pay for accommodation and transportation.

A new post on his team's official channels states:

"We have heard concerns from some fans about obstacles obstructing the view. From Friday, the front bridges will be replaced in Amsterdam and London." For future locations, we are working as quickly as possible on adjustments that comply with safety rules and local regulations."

Fans mostly complained that they paid $350 for tickets to be in the front rows of concerts, only for those further away to have a better view of the stage.