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Lorde hails ‘best line-up I’ve ever been part of’ at All Points East
New Zealand popstar Lorde headlined All Points East in London, praising the festival's lineup as the best she has ever joined. Her set drew heavily on her latest album 'Virgin' (2025), featuring hits like 'Royals' and a closing performance of 'Ribs' in the VIP section.
New Zealand popstar Lorde said it was "so crazy" to be headlining All Points East, having played at the first ever edition of the London festival in 2018. Midway through her set on what she called "the best line-up I've ever been part of," she expressed her admiration for the other artists.
"It's crazy, I went around this afternoon and watched people and I was really struck by what this group of artists are doing," Lorde said, adding, "I felt so honoured to be a part of it." She explained, "This group of artists that you've seen today, have been trying to imagine a new world, it's like I've been trying to find new ways to live, new ways to see, I really felt that."
The Performance
Dressed in an all-black waterproof outfit, Lorde opened her headline set with "Royals" from her self-titled 2013 debut album, before moving on to "What Was That," the lead single from her latest album, Virgin (2025). Her performance drew heavily from the record, which she released in June of last year—her first studio album in almost four years—and which topped the UK charts, making it her fourth number-one album.
At points during the evening, Lorde recalled personal memories tied to the festival's venue. She mentioned coming to Victoria Park with someone she had a crush on, which was "almost agony," and added, "and it didn't stop, he's here tonight."
The show also included visual touchstones. During "Liability," footage of Lorde's early career was projected onto her shirt, and during "David," a banner reading "I don't belong to anyone 2013" was passed through the crowd. She finished with "Ribs," one of her earliest tracks, performing on a small stage in the middle of the VIP section, where fans jumped along with her.
Earlier in the day, All Points East had featured performances from acts including PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, and Oklou.
Background
Lorde, born Ella Yelich-O'Connor, has been a fixture in pop music since her debut. Her previous albums—Pure Heroine (2013), Melodrama (2017), and Solar Power (2021)—all reached the top 10 in the UK albums chart. She is known for hits like "Green Light," "Solar Power," and "Royals," the latter reaching number one in the UK singles chart in 2013.
At the time Virgin was released, Lorde surprised fans with a secret set at Glastonbury Festival, performing the entire album at a live show.
Perspectives
Lorde's View: She expressed pride in being part of the All Points East lineup, sharing her appreciation for the artists performing alongside her and describing the collective creative effort as aiming to "imagine a new world."
Festival Context: The festival celebrated its lineup diversity, with earlier performances by PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, and Oklou, highlighting the range of artists Lorde was pleased to join.
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Framing: The headline emphasizes Lorde's quote hailing the line-up, focusing on her appreciation. — positive and enthusiastic, with direct quotes like 'best line-up I've ever been part of'.
Facts Included:
Lorde hailed 'the best line-up I've ever been part of' at All Points East
She is a 29-year-old New Zealand popstar
She headlined the London festival, having played at the first edition in 2018
Her set drew heavily on her latest album Virgin (2025)
Midway quote: 'I think this is literally the best line-up I've ever been part of'
She went around the afternoon and watched people, was struck by what the group of artists are doing
Felt honoured to be part of it
The group of artists have been trying to imagine a new world, finding new ways to live and see
Earlier performances included PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, and Oklou
Wore all black waterproof outfit
Opened with Royals from her self-titled 2013 debut album
Moved on to Virgin's lead single What Was That
Recalled coming to Victoria Park with a crush, 'almost agony', and 'he's here tonight'
During Liability, video footage of her early days was projected on her shirt
A banner reading 'I don't belong to anyone 2013' was passed out during David
Finished with Ribs on a small stage in the middle of the VIP section
Real name Ella Yelich-O'Connor
Released first studio album in almost four years in June last year
On release day, surprised fans with a secret Glastonbury set performing Virgin in full
Virgin is her fourth studio album
Previous albums Pure Heroine (2013), Melodrama (2017), Solar Power (2021) all reached top 10 in UK albums chart
Best known for Green Light, Solar Power, and Royals (2013), which reached number one in UK singles chart
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