XG Ignites the Stage with Their Historic Coachella Debut
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Synopsis
On April 13, 2025, the Hiphop/R&B girl group XG made their remarkable debut at Coachella, becoming the first Japanese female act to headline the Sahara Stage. Their electrifying performance featured hits like 'WOKE UP' and 'GRL GVNG,' captivating the audience and creating a historic moment.
Key Takeaways
- XG made a historic debut at Coachella 2025.
- They are the first Japanese female act to perform on the Sahara Stage.
- Their performance included viral hits like 'WOKE UP' and 'GRL GVNG.'
- They will return for Weekend 2 on April 20.
- Currently on their world tour titled 'The first HOWL.'
Mumbai, April 16 (NationPress) The Hiphop/R&B girl group XG made their highly awaited debut at one of the largest music festivals in the United States, Coachella 2025, on April 13.
XG, the sole Japanese act for this year, achieved a historic milestone by being the second headliner, marking a significant first for Japanese female artists. They graced the stage as the final act at Coachella’s biggest indoor venue, the Sahara Stage. This event marked an unprecedented moment as no Japanese artist had previously headlined this stage.
Receiving an enthusiastic welcome, the group donned unique outfits crafted specifically for this occasion, showcasing their distinctive style. They launched their performance with “HESONOO + X-GENE” from their debut mini album NEW DNA.
The crowd pulsed with energy during their initial all-rap track “WOKE UP,” a global sensation. The excitement escalated with “GRL GVNG,” which made history as the first Japanese song to top Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter.
CHISA energized the audience by asking, “What’s up Coachella?” Following her, MAYA expressed, “We're so happy to finally be here at Coachella! Let’s have fun tonight!!”, igniting the crowd.
The group unveiled “SHINOBI (DANCE BREAK),” a fresh performance inspired by “shinobi” (ninja), featuring masked performers and an electrifying stage setup. They proceeded with “LEFT RIGHT,” followed by the newly released “IN THE RAIN.”
Continuing the momentum, the setlist included upbeat tracks like “TGIF,” “PUPPET SHOW,” and “IYKYK.” The crowd reached new heights during “IS THIS LOVE,” followed by “NEW DANCE” and “SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT,” before concluding with the fan-favorite “SHOOTING STAR.”
Their performance was also broadcast live on YouTube, generating significant global engagement across social media platforms. On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag #XGCHELLA (a blend of “XG” and “Coachella”) trended worldwide at position #5.
XG is scheduled to return to the same stage on April 20 for Weekend 2.
Presently, XG is on their inaugural world tour, “The first HOWL,” covering 47 shows in 35 cities across 18 nations and regions.
