Pop Powerhouses Unite! Charli XCX & Tinashe Ignite ACL Stage 🌟
Pop Powerhouses Unite! Charli XCX & Tinashe Ignite ACL Stage 🌟
Charli XCX surprised fans by bringing out Tinashe for a dynamic performance of "Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore" and "Melatonin" at ACL Fest! Discover more about this epic collaboration and Tinashe's rising success.
The second weekend of ACL Festival in Austin, Texas, delivered an unforgettable moment as pop sensation Charli XCX welcomed fellow artist Tinashe to the stage during her headlining set on Friday, October 10, 2026. Fans were thrilled as Tinashe performed a live debut of “Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore” and the hit “Melatonin,” both tracks from her acclaimed new album, “Popstar.”
Charli XCX had hinted at the special guest earlier in the day, dancing to Tinashe's music backstage, building anticipation for the big reveal. This surprise appearance followed Charli’s first weekend set, where she brought out her Sweat Tour mate Troye Sivan, showcasing her knack for exciting collaborations.
The bond between Charli XCX and Tinashe runs deep, stretching back a decade to 2015 when they both featured on Ty Dolla $ign’s “Drop That Kitty.” More recently, they reconnected for the “B2B” remix found on Charli’s latest album, “Brat,” an album that has solidified her journey from a hit songwriter to an arena-filling pop star.
Tinashe, with her eighth studio album “Popstar,” is experiencing a similar wave of success.
The album has garnered her best reviews and chart positions in her dozen-year career.
Tinashe shared her thoughts on this moment with Rolling Stone, emphasizing the hard work of artists like herself: “There's a lot of us girls who have been working and grinding for 10-plus years in the game.
I can only speak for myself, but how I've felt is that I've been perhaps underrated. [We've] constantly just been working with our heads down, grinding, grinding, grinding, grinding. You get to a point where you kind of have this breakout moment. It's so exciting to see.” This performance at ACL Festival marks a significant highlight for both artists, celebrating their enduring talent and friendship in the music industry.
