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

The pop star's energetic performance blended underground club roots with festival spectacle, featuring high-profile guest appearances and sparking debates over her headliner potential.

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Overview

  • Charli XCX's Coachella 2025 set celebrated her 'Brat Summer' era with an album-focused performance and a vibrant club-inspired atmosphere.
  • Special guests Billie Eilish, Lorde, and Troye Sivan joined Charli on stage, performing remixes of tracks from her Grammy-winning 'Brat' album.
  • Giant screens displayed messages questioning the end of 'Brat Summer,' with Charli expressing her desire for the era to continue.
  • Following her performance, Charli wore a 'Miss Should Be Headliner' sash at an afterparty, which many interpreted as a critique of headliner Green Day.
  • The sash gesture has fueled online debates comparing Charli's rising star power with Green Day's legacy, highlighting divisions among fans and critics.