The Coachella 2025 Music Festival kicked off with a hot start, as temperatures in the California desert reached above 100 degrees during the daytime. But what brought more heat to the venue were the iconic moments, performances and interactions that left us stunned. Veteran Punk band Green Day made their Coachella debut leaving us all nostalgic while Charli XCX revived BRAT summer with her iconic lineup of guests. Check out these 5 Coachella moments from week 1 that the internet can’t stop talking about.
1. Green Day Takes Us Back to The 90s
The punk band made its much anticipated debut on Saturday. The 80-minute set list included hits like “American Idiot” and” Pyro”. Lead singer Billy Joel Armstrong also made a political statement condemning the MAGA agenda and shouting out Palestine as he changed the lyrics to their song “Jesus of Suburbia” replacing the original lyrics to “running away from pain like the kids from Palestine.”
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2. K-pop Went Big This Year
K-pop artists have been a constant in the Coachella lineup for the past few years and this year was no different. Blackpink members Jennie and Lisa dazzled the crowd with their individual performances for their solos while K-pop boy-group Enhypen made their debut with hits like “Sweet Venom” and “XO.”
3. Megan Thee Stallion Brings out all the Hot Girls
Megchella was definitely one of the most anticipated acts this year. And of course Megan delivered! The rapper invited some of the most iconic black female artists in the industry like Queen Latifah, Ciara and Victoria Monet to join her on stage. Her setlist included the rapper’s mega hits like “Mamushi”, “BOA” and “Ungrateful.”
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4. Bernie Sanders’ Message to the Youth
Indie pop singer and songwriter Clairo had an unexpected guest introduce her set. It was Vermont senator Bernie Sanders! Known for his liberal and anti-oligarchy views, Sanders appealed to the youth of America- asking them to take an action, stand up and fight for the country’s safe future.
5. Charli XCX Paints The Stage Green With Brat
The British singer and DJ drew a massive crowd as she performed hits from her Grammy album “Brat.” Collaborators Billie Eilish, Troye Sivan and Lorde also joined the artist in set to perform songs from the album’s remix edition. Charli also hosted a star studded private after party following the music festival which had celebs like Anya-Taylor Joy, Timothée Chalamet, and Justin Bieber in attendance.