Lady Gaga once again proved her star power and professionalism at Coachella 2025, where she faced a brief technical mishap during her Friday, April 18, set — and came out stronger than ever.
The pop icon and actress, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, experienced a microphone malfunction mid-performance while delivering her new track Abracadabra, part of her freshly released album Mayhem. The glitch briefly cut off her voice, but Lady Gaga handled it with grace and wit. After switching to a cordless mic, she turned to the crowd and quipped, “I’m sorry, my mic was broken for a second… at least you know I sing live.”
“I guess all we can do is our best and I’m certainly giving you my best tonight,” added the Die With a Smile hitmaker, earning a roar of support from the crowd.
Lady Gaga’s fans took to social media immediately, showering her with admiration. One wrote, “I know she has a live mic; you can hear her breathing sometimes.” Another added, “Honestly, listening to her control and manage her breath while singing and dancing around is really interesting. I was impressed.”
“She’s so talented and her passion for music and artistry has always come across in the strongest way,” a fan posted. Even skeptics were swayed, with one comment reading, “The girl has incredible pipes, and I say this as a non-fan.”
In addition to Abracadabra, Lady Gaga treated festivalgoers to a powerful showcase of her new material from Mayhem, including Perfect Celebrity, How Bad Do U Want Me, Killah, and Zombieboy.
Despite the hiccup, Lady Gaga turned a minor setback into a memorable moment, further cementing her reputation as a true performer. With such raw talent, authenticity, and a deep connection to her audience, it’s no surprise that Lady Gaga continues to dominate the stage and win hearts worldwide.