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Lorde Surprises Sydney Club Night with Impromptu Appearance

The New Zealand singer dropped into a Lorde-themed event at Mary’s Underground on May 25 as part of her promotional run for the fourth album ‘Virgin’, due June 27.

Overview

  • Lorde arrived unannounced at Mary’s Underground on May 25 and spent about half an hour dancing, singing and greeting fans at the Sydney club night.
  • The singer’s appearance was an impromptu decision with no involvement from her label, EMI Australia confirmed.
  • This follows her April surprise at New York’s Washington Square Park, where she debuted the first single ‘What Was That’ to fans.
  • Her upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Virgin’, is scheduled for release on June 27, 2025, with the second single, ‘Man Of The Year’, set to arrive this week.
  • Lorde has leveraged spontaneous fan encounters and candid discussions of her gender identity to build momentum ahead of the album launch.