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Charli XCX Revives 'Brat Summer' at Coachella With Star-Studded Performance

The pop innovator's energetic set featured surprise collaborations with Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Troye Sivan, reigniting her cultural movement while stirring post-show debates.

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Overview

  • Charli XCX's Coachella 2025 set celebrated her 'Brat' album with a club-centric, high-energy performance that captivated the festival audience.
  • Surprise guest appearances by Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Troye Sivan brought added excitement, with each artist performing collaborative tracks from Charli's catalog.
  • The performance of the 'Girl, So Confusing' remix with Lorde symbolized artistic reconciliation, as the pair addressed and resolved past tensions through music.
  • Onstage visuals and declarations like 'PLEASE DON'T LET IT BE OVER' and 'Lorde summer 2025' underscored the set's thematic focus on continuity and future creative ventures.
  • Post-performance, Charli faced criticism for wearing a 'Miss Should Be Headliner' sash at an afterparty, fueling discussions about artist hierarchies and public personas.