On November 18, the popstar Charli XCX performed a surprise concert in New York’s Times Square. She put on a pop-up performance after hosting Saturday Night Live the day before. This performance led to a huge crowd filling the streets of Times Square. The pop-up performance was seen as almost a free gig to many fans, and took the internet by storm overnight.
This event was marketed as an H&M and New York City Secret Event. Hints were revealed when an online event page had text in green that related to her most recent album “Brat”. The performance had a total of five songs and a sizable crowd to capture it. The artist performed in the middle of a billboard wall so she was elevated from the crowd and the billboards around her were showing the concert.
Even though Charli XCX started her career in 2008, her most recent album Brat’s success is the main reason the singer could perform at Times Square. The album has received a Grammy nomination. The internet memes about “Brat” that took over social media platforms educated people on who Charli XCX is. The meme was known as “Brat Summer”. It introduced many people to her style of music and new album. Charli’s fan base grew dramatically and Brat was ranked number four out of her 12 albums.
The singer just announced the Brat 2025 arena tour. With only five concerts in the United States, Charli XCX is visiting popular locations including Austin, Minneanapolis, Brooklyn, and Rosemont. Fans are eager to hear her perform her popular songs “Apple” and “360” live. Tickets went on sale live on November 26, 2024 at 2 p.m. They are available on websites including Ticketmaster, SeatGeek and StubHub, though it is likely that tickets will sell out quickly.
The rapid growth of Charli XCX’s music and reputation has created a whole new fanbase for the longtime artist. With her upcoming concerts, XCX will most likely grow her following. Stay updated on her upcoming concert announcements and stay informed on her music between now and then!
