
Charli XCX Launches 'Music, Fashion, Film' Tour With Deep Cuts And A Surprise Guest In Philly
The pop star kicked off her North American headline tour with live debuts, throwback tracks, and a special duet with Underscores.
By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 1 min read
Charli XCX officially launched her North American headline tour in Philadelphia on September 11, bringing her latest era to the stage with a high-energy set packed with new material, classic fan favorites, and an unexpected guest appearance. The tour comes in support of her new project, *Music, Fashion, Film*, which dropped earlier this summer. Taking the stage to kick off the opening night, the British pop star set the tone immediately by opening her show with "Rock Music," the lead single from her newest era. From there, she tore through a sequence of crowd-pleasers including "Yeah," her viral 2024 *Brat* standout "Apple," and "Wink Wink." Attendees were also treated to the first-ever live performance of "Persona."
Charli XCX tour setlist Philadelphia True to her word after teasing a special rotation track on social media ahead of opening night, Charli delivered a nostalgic treat for long-time supporters. For her night one surprise selection, she dug deep into her catalog for "Stay Away," a standout track from her 2013 debut album *True Romance*. The throwback moment slotted right alongside other cherished catalog cuts, as Charli kept the momentum going with performances of "pink diamond," "Track 10," and "party 4 u." The setlist bridged the gap between her experimental pop roots and her current era, keeping the audience on their feet throughout the evening.
Did Charli XCX bring out Underscores on stage?
The night's biggest surprise came when Charli invited her tour opener, Underscores, back onto the stage. The pair teamed up for a special live duet of "Do It," exciting fans who had been eager to see the two electronic-pop figures collaborate live. Charli closed out the opening night concert by leaning heavily into her fresh discography. She showcased the b-side track "Playboy Bunny," followed by "Magic Metal Montana"—a track written as an ode to her longtime producer and frequent collaborator A.G. Cook—before wrapping the set with "SS26."
“ exciting fans who had been eager to see the two electronic-pop figures collaborate live. Charli closed out the opening night concert by leaning heavily into her fresh discography. She showcased the b-side track ”
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