Music festivals are not just performances but collective events that offer a handful of special moments and surprises which makes it memorable to everyone. Every year, the festivals create many magical moments that fans do not miss to hype about, and 2024 has also offered the same. Whether you attended or not, let’s look back to the more hype moments in music festivals 2024 so far.
The Collaboration of Pop-Punk, Olivia Rodrigo Joins during The Set of No Doubt
Coachella is one of the biggest music festivals of all time and is best known for its dynamic lineups and artists’ curation. This time, it offered a surprising moment when Olivia Rodrigo joined the stage during the reunion performance by the punk rock band No Doubt. The band has not played in any show for more than a decade and their epic comeback to live performance was surely a glorious moment which was further complimented by Rodrigo. Fans favorite O-Rod teamed up while their performance of “Bathwater” which appears in the album ‘Return of Saturn’ which is a personal favorite of Rodrigo. When Olivia and Gwen hopped around the stage with the energetic beats, it was not just them but the crowd as well.
The Statue of Liberty Came Alive with Some Green Energy
Chappell Roan is known for her powerful appearances and this time she spent a summer party at the Governors Ball 2024. The artist did not fail to amaze the crowd who came to groove with her hit single “Good Luck, Babe!”. However, her entrance and paying homage to New York is what made the crowd go gaga as she came in the avatar of the Statue of Liberty with a fat blunt in hand. Along with green body paint, a torch, and the iconic crown she created a powerful statement that everyone can live liberally. The exciting and mind-bending things that happen in pop, Roan is just another great example of that.
Janelle Monáe’s Proud and Colorful Dance Party
WeHo Pride celebrates Pride month in June with the LGBTQ+ community and Janelle Monáe offered them exactly what they needed; a loud, colorful, and proud dance party. The crowd went crazy with Janelle’s flowery pop dress, filled with an array of colors. While performing her hit track “Paid in Pleasure,” the singer brought in Queen Latifah and Queen Latifah on stage and they altogether had a fun time as they were dancing and so were the crowd. They showed their appreciation with enthusiastic cheers, making things even more enticing for all. The shout from people could be heard, “Legends! Legends!”
Extended Sob Hours with Lana Del Rey and Billie Eilish
It goes without saying that Lana Del Rey has a huge fan base all around the world and when she performs live, it is overwhelming for the fans. The same goes for Billie Eilish who is also known for deeply emotional musical works and amazing vocal prowess. When these two musical gems joined together on stage, it was truly magical for the fans at Coachella 2024. Everybody wanted this for a long time and it finally happened! Billie joined Lana during her set and sang ‘Video Games’ and likewise, and LDR also sang ‘Ocean Eyes’ along with her. They appreciated each other’s presence and it was very wholesome! The vulnerability and romantic essence of the tracks their presence, almost made the fans cry.
Peso Pluma Proved that His Fractured Leg is Not an Issue
The Governors Ball 2024 reached new heights of hype with the spectacular performance by Mexican powerhouse performer Peso Pluma. While headlining his set, the artist broke his foot and it happened while he was dancing on stage. However, the injury could not stop the artist from performing as he said, I can’t even barely stand, but I don’t give a fuck,” and then jumped to ‘AMG’. Somewhere between pain and pleasure, the artist offered a highly energetic performance that won the hearts of the millions. However, the aftermath of all these was not very good as he ended up in a hospital bed. But he posted on Instagram, “Thanks New York it was so craaazy I fu**ing love you!” while showing a peace sign.
A Super Fan Moment at the RS SXSW Showcase
Fans are known to do something crazy and that is what happened at the annual Future of Music SXSW showcase where a super fan of Peso, named Carlos Contreras arrived at the Moody Theater at 4 a.m. in the morning. He especially came to Austin to meet his musical idol Peso Pluma. He made sure he was first in the queue so that he could enjoy the show from the front and have a great view of the performance. The dedication of Carlos also earned him an opportunity to meet the artist in person. He managed to stand face-to-face with Peso after the performance and the backstage experience was quite wholesome. Carlos took several photos with Pluma and it was a highly invigorating moment for the fan. Later on, he said, “I was shaking.”
A Country Collab with Morgan Wallen Bringing Post Malone at Stagecoach
Stagecoach is the biggest festival for country music and 2024 is witnessing a greater enthusiasm for country music among the fans. Morgan Wallen is currently one of the most acclaimed artists in the country industry who just entertained a massive crowd on the 4th of July. The fest took place at Hyde Park in London Wallen was headlining the fest. His closing performance offered some of the best artist appearances that made the Brit crowd get more excited. He brought in Post Malone for their latest collab track “I Had Some Help”. Ernest was also there for the song “Cowgirls” while Hardy performed for “He Went to Jared”. Eric Church also joined the stage for the track “Man Made a Bar” and Bailey Zimmerman offered assistance on “Up Down.” It was perhaps a medley or jukebox of country music.
Post Malone and Billy Strings at The Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival takes place every year and 2024 Bonnaroowas is quite exciting as well. While everyone was wishing that Post Malone would bring Morgan Wallen for the stage performance, he surprised the audience by bringing in Billy Strings who jammed with him for two hit tracks. The organic renditions of “Rockstar” and the duet performance of “Stay” were quite mesmerizing for the concertgoers. While this duo has been friends for a long time now, this collaboration on stage was quite special for everyone including Post Malone himself.
Eric Church offered a Mixed Bag Experience for His Fans
When it comes to the Stagecoach performances, Eric Church made the most iconic performance at the California Festival which was not only limited to country. He opted for playing a continuous set that included various elements of gospel hymns as well as different covers from dynamic genres with the works of artists like Tupac, Kenny Loggins, and many others. He offered only a little of his own works which made a few fans angry, some excited, and some confused. Previously, the fans who have attended his solo performance at the Nashville bar, have also witnessed such similarities in the performance. Whether it is a part of an experiment or not, the artist is not only challenging himself but also his fans!
Kid Cudi is Perhaps Too Old to Dive from Stage
Sometimes, things can go a little extra and make you stumble. But nothing can stop you if you can take it like a champ and laugh about it. Kid Cudi found that he has become old and that is also not in a good way. The veteran rapper of the industry jumped from the stage during his performance at the Coachella and instead of swimming through the waves of the crowd, he came with a broken foot. The ‘Day ‘n’ Night’ singer had to cancel the rest of the performances and tour in 2024 as he needs to recover from the injury or he cannot perform on stage. Though, the rapper required corrective surgery to get his foot in place; he joked about it on social media, saying, “This is what happens when a 40-year-old man tries to prance around off stage like he’s 26, like he used to do back in the day.” His sense of humor makes him evergreen ‘Mr. Rager’.
Well, Kesha is Back! And She Offered a Well-deserved Dis to Diddy with Reneé Rapp
Kesha is someone who never holds back and the pop queen proved that again by joining stage with Reneé Rapp at the Coachella 2024. When Kesha’s ‘Tik Tok’ became a hit in the global market, mobile applications were not even a thing! She made a sudden appearance during Reneé Rapp’s set and the two of them offered a powerful performance of ‘Tik Tok’. The original track starts with the line “Wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy,” and Diddy is currently facing an array of lawsuits for sexual assault and trafficking. While the original track in 2009 also featured an appearance of the rapper, those days are gone. They altered the track’s initial line to “Wake up in the morning like fu** P. Diddy.” The two singers added more sauce to the dis by showing a middle finger while singing the line.
The Voice of Mass through a Collaboration of Street Art and Music: Idles and Banksy
Bansky is globally revered for his revolutionary graffiti works which speak for people, that speaks of the masses. Art and music have always been the greatest voice of protest that unites everyone and an anarchist move was visible when Idles offered a powerful message amount pro-immigrants through their performance. The Glastonbury Festival in June reached new heights of excitement with Idles’ strong political stance. Their performance was further amplified by an installation by Bansky which can unite all activists. During their performance for the hit track “Danny Nedelko,” a track that speaks about the immigration policy of the UK truly launched the crowd. As the song speaks about welcoming, empathizing, and loving immigrants as your own country people; Bansky amplified the voices with an inflatable life raft which was filled with dummies with life jackets; showing the survival of the immigrants. The powerful collision of art and music even made BBC afraid of posting the live performance.
Coldplay Needed a Shot of ‘Espresso’ from Sabrina Carpenter
Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2024 took place in Luton, England and the fest received massive applause from the crowd with their heart warming performance. The British pop-rock brand brought rising singer Sabrina Carpenter to join the stage and she performed the track ‘Magic’ with the band which was released back in 2014. The song appeared in their hit album ‘Ghost Stories’. Chris Martin and Carpenter both did an amazing job with their soothing singing style which was further complemented by a mellow and captivating synth-powered tune. This is perhaps the best summer for Sabrina as she was having a ‘Dream come true’ moment. While exiting from the stage, the singer said, “I love Coldplay! What is this?”
2024 is only halfway through and there are still many months to go. There is a list of other music festivals scheduled to take place in the coming days along with a handful of world tours by several music artists and bands. Stay tuned to find more enthralling musical moments.
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