KATSEYE Shines at Coachella as Manon Bannerman Sits Out
KATSEYE Shines at Coachella as Manon Bannerman Sits Out
KATSEYE delivers a bold five-member Coachella set, debuting Pinky Up live while Manon Bannerman remains on hiatus; surprise guests add to the festival magic.
KATSEYE took the Sahara Stage at Coachella with a bold, five-member formation, revamping choreography to fit the lineup as Manon Bannerman remains on hiatus for health and wellbeing. The performance included crowd favorites like Gnarly and Gabriela, while the energy carried through as the group rolled into the live premiere of Pinky Up, signaling new momentum for the group this festival season.
Ahead of the festival, the group teased that Coachella would be a huge, iconic moment, hoping to make a grand impression on a stage that many fans have been watching for months. Even without Bannerman, the five-piece projected a confident, polished show, balancing their familiar hits with fresh staging elements and a rooftop-inspired energy that kept the crowd engaged throughout the set.
Bannerman’s absence has been framed by the group and management as a temporary hiatus for health and wellbeing. In recent messages, Bannerman reassured fans she is healthy and supported, while fans looked forward to updates and possible return moments as the festival progressed.
In a surprising turn, Huntr/x members Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami joined Katseye for a collaborative moment on Golden, a crossover moment that gave festival-goers a sense of Katseye’s expanding universe and the pop crossover appeal that has fans buzzing. The collaboration followed Katseye’s earlier plan to create a distinct, city-inspired performance vibe—dubbed Katseye City during the show—complete with dynamic visuals and choreographed transitions that highlighted the group’s five-member dynamic.
With a setlist spanning hits like Mean Girls, Touch, Game Boy, Internet Girl, Gabriela, My Way, M.I.A., and Gnarly, the performance underscored Katseye’s readiness to headline major festival moments even as they navigate lineup changes. The weekend left audiences eager for more Coachella appearances, signaling that this is only the start of a busy festival season for the group.
