Halsey makes her India debut with scintillating performance at Lollapalooza India 2024: “I will give you the performance you deserve”

Celebrating a decade since her debut with ‘Ghost,’ she transformed the opening night into a nostalgic journey.

By Monica Yadav -

January 29, 2024 - 6:11 PM IST

Halsey, born Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, emerged as a visionary in the genres of electro-pop, synth-pop, and alternative-pop. Her genre-defying approach elevates her above the confines of traditional pop, carving a niche that extends beyond mere musical realms. As anticipation built for her debut performance in India for Lollapalooza 2024, spearheaded by BookMyShow, she promised to bring fans ‘Closer’ to their idol, marking her monumental moment for enthusiasts who craved the immersive experience of witnessing Halsey's magnetic artistry unfold live for the very first time in the country.

Halsey makes her India debut with scintillating performance at Lollapalooza India 2024: “I will give you the performance you deserve”

With a name that resonates with authenticity, her music transcends conventional boundaries, providing a raw and sincere reflection of personal journeys. Songs like ‘Without Me’ and ‘Bad at Love’ not only showcase her prowess in crafting emotionally charged anthems but also demonstrate a contemporary edge that captivates a generation yearning for genuine expression.

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Celebrating a decade since her debut with ‘Ghost,’ she transformed the opening night into a nostalgic journey. Speaking to the fans, she said, “I owe you the biggest apology [for not coming and playing in India sooner], but it won't fit in the time we have, so I will shut up and give you the performance you deserve.” She added, “If you’ve been rocking with me since then, it means you’ve waited for this for 10 long years, just like me, so I want you to jump.”

Halsey hinted at a new album at the show. While performing some of her most popular songs on Saturday night at the Lollapalooza India 2024, she revealed that it would be the last time she will perform some of her popular tracks. She shared with the Mumbai crowd, “I realized that I have so many songs from so many albums that I perform. This show will be the last time I play and sing some of these songs before I release my fifth album because it is going to be better than all these songs.”

Even more favourite moments ✨???? #halsey #Lollapalooza2024 pic.twitter.com/qh5QrfnEbH
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Halsey singing closer rock version in India????️????️ pic.twitter.com/0EzKmKXXod
— Ilgın •notice by halsey/Saw halsey (@ars_ilg) January 27, 2024

Halsey also apologised multiple times for coming to India so late, considering that it’s her second largest streaming country(?)
She really meant it when they gave us the best show we could’ve possibly asked for! pic.twitter.com/95MbWdsZTa
— ᴮᴱ디븨⁷ ???? waiting for bts (@bangbangtanon) January 28, 2024

Halsey announced H5 today at Lola pollution and I can’t believe I witnessed it ???????? pic.twitter.com/K3aSyQQ1BE
— don't mind me b???? (@backupjasss) January 27, 2024

The artist, known for chart-toppers like 'Closer,' 'Gasoline,' and 'Eastside,' offered a nuanced performance. Amidst the pulsating beats, 'Bad at Love' resonated with raw emotion. Fans revelled in the melodies that marked pivotal moments.