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Coachella Today
By the People, for the People
Filipino Girl Group BINI Makes Coachella Debut
BINI becomes the first Filipino act to perform at the iconic music festival.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:10am
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BINI's trailblazing Coachella debut celebrates the global rise of Filipino music and culture.Coachella TodayThe Filipino girl group BINI made history on Friday as the first Filipino act to take the stage at the Coachella music festival. Comprising eight members - Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena - BINI delivered an energetic and culturally-infused performance that had the packed crowd dancing along to their blend of contemporary pop and traditional Filipino musical elements.
Why it matters
BINI's Coachella debut marks a significant milestone for Filipino music and culture, as the group becomes the first act from the Philippines to perform at the iconic festival. This achievement helps bring greater global visibility and recognition to the burgeoning P-pop music scene, which has been steadily gaining international attention in recent years.
The details
BINI kicked off their set with the playful 'Shagidi,' showcasing their well-choreographed dance moves that combined contemporary styles with traditional Filipino influences. The group also performed standout tracks like 'Karera' and 'Salamin, Salamin,' the latter of which turned into an audience-wide call-and-response. BINI also debuted their new song 'Blush' live for the first time, as well as the summery 'Pantropiko' to close out their historic set.
- BINI made their Coachella debut on Friday, April 11, 2026.
- The group released their new EP 'Signals' on the same day as their Coachella performance.
The players
BINI
An eight-member Filipino girl group that made history as the first Filipino act to perform at the Coachella music festival.
Stacey
A member of BINI who expressed the group's hope that their Coachella debut will pave the way for more Filipino artists to take the global stage.
What they’re saying
“'Mabuhay,' BINI greeted the audience with the warm Filipino welcome on Friday, marking their long-awaited Coachella debut during their historic set.”
— BINI
“'Everything's moving so fast sometimes,' Stacey said, adding that sometimes we need to slow things down and 'get lost together' before they performed the standout Filipino-language sung 'Karera.'”
— Stacey, BINI member
“'We hope that this will be the start of more Filipino artists on the world stage,' Stacey said in an interview with Harpers Bazaar Singapore earlier in the week. 'I hope more people will discover and love Filipino music,' she added.”
— Stacey, BINI member
What’s next
BINI is expected to continue promoting their new EP 'Signals' and building on the momentum of their historic Coachella debut, which could lead to more international performance opportunities for the group.
The takeaway
BINI's Coachella performance represents a significant breakthrough for Filipino music and culture, showcasing the talent and creativity of the country's burgeoning P-pop scene on a global stage. This achievement could inspire more Filipino artists to pursue their dreams of international recognition and help introduce the vibrant sounds of the Philippines to wider audiences around the world.
