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Charli XCX Delivers Star-Studded Coachella Set, Teases End of 'Brat Summer'

The pop icon's performance featured surprise appearances by Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Troye Sivan, marking a poignant moment in her transformative 'Brat' era.

Charli xcx receives the award for Artist Of The Year during the BRIT Awards at the O2 Arena in London, Britain, March 1, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo
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The Balloon Chain floats above the main stage as Charli XCX performs during golden hour at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Friday, April 11, 2025. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
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Overview

  • Charli XCX headlined Coachella 2025 with a dynamic performance, featuring surprise collaborations with Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Troye Sivan.
  • A highlight of the set was Charli and Lorde's live rendition of the 'Girl, So Confusing' remix, a song reflecting their mended friendship and artistic reconciliation.
  • The performance celebrated the cultural phenomenon of 'brat summer,' born from Charli's 2024 album 'Brat,' which redefined pop culture with bold collaborations and party anthems.
  • Charli concluded her set with an emotional on-screen message questioning the end of the 'Brat' era while reaffirming her iconic identity.
  • The show solidified Charli XCX's influence in pop music, hinting at potential future shifts in her career as she continues to tour and collaborate.