Charli XCX revived her 2014 breakthrough single “Boom Clap” during a Saturday night concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, marking her first live performance of the track since 2023. The surprise inclusion came at the specific request of guest artist Chappell Roan, who joined Charli on stage to perform the song.
A Rare Look Back at the Kia Forum
Charli XCX, who typically limits her setlists to current material, explained the departure from her usual routine to the crowd. “Every night on tour, I play an old song. I asked a friend of mine if she would come and sing an old song of mine with me, and they said, ‘The only way I’m doing it is if it’s this song,’ so you have her to thank,” she said.
The collaboration occurred during the North American arena tour in support of the album “Music, Fashion, Film.” The North American arena run, which spans 12 dates, began in Philadelphia on Sept. 11 and includes multiple-night residencies in Brooklyn and Los Angeles.
Guest Appearances and Concert Highlights
The Saturday show featured additional cameos beyond the duet with Roan. PinkPantheress took the stage to perform her own track, “Stateside,” and the Dare joined Charli for an extended version of “Guess.” During the latter performance, cannons fired pairs of underwear into the audience.
These performances follow Charli’s appearance at the Austin City Limits Festival last weekend, where she brought out Tinashe to perform her “Melatonin” and “Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore” live for the first time.
Tour Context and Musical Direction
The current tour supports the album Music, Fashion, Film, which was released on July 24. The record marks a departure from the electro-dance sound of her previous project, Brat, shifting instead toward a guitar-based aesthetic. The tour is notably lean for an arena-level production, described as “a sprint, not a lap.”
Upcoming Performances and Festival Dates
The “Music, Fashion, Film” tour continues with a second show at the Kia Forum on Sunday night, followed by a date in Glendale, California, before concluding in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Chappell Roan is scheduled to headline her own two-day festival in Los Angeles next weekend, titled “Super Graphic Spectacular.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dates are included in the “Music, Fashion, Film” tour?
The tour is a compact, 12-date North American arena run that began on Sept. 11 in Philadelphia.
How does the sound of the new album differ from Brat?
The album Music, Fashion, Film features a guitar-based sound, pivoting away from the electro-dance beats that defined her previous release, Brat.
Will there be more guest appearances on the tour?
Charli has featured various guests throughout the run—including Tinashe in Austin, and Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress, and the Dare in Los Angeles.