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Coachella Today
By the People, for the People
Katseye and Huntr/x Surprise Coachella Crowd with 'Golden' Live Performance
Fans react to the duo's unexpected set and Manon's absence from the festival
Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:16am
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Katseye's unexpected live rendition of 'Golden' at Coachella 2024 captivated the crowd with its blend of music, animation, and creative energy.Coachella TodayDuring their debut set at the Coachella music festival, the Dubai-based group Katseye surprised the crowd by performing a live rendition of their breakout track 'Golden', which was featured in an animated series. The performance came midway through their set on the Sahara stage on the first day of the festival.
Why it matters
Coachella is known for its high-profile surprise guests, but Katseye's move to showcase their animated series-inspired song live was an unexpected twist that generated significant fan reaction. The absence of Manon, a member of the duo, also added to the intrigue surrounding their performance.
The details
Katseye, a Dubai-based musical act, took the Sahara stage at Coachella and midway through their set, they transitioned into a live performance of 'Golden', a track that gained popularity through its use in an animated series. This unexpected move caught many in the audience by surprise, as Coachella is more commonly known for high-profile guest appearances rather than showcasing music tied to other mediums.
- Katseye performed on the first day of the 2024 Coachella music festival.
The players
Katseye
A Dubai-based musical act that performed at Coachella 2024.
Huntr/x
A member of the Dubai-based musical duo Katseye.
Manon
A member of the Dubai-based musical duo Katseye who was absent from their Coachella performance.
What they’re saying
“Katseye pulling out that 'Golden' song from the animated series was so unexpected but so cool! I loved seeing them bring that to life on the Coachella stage.”
— Samantha Hernandez, Coachella attendee
The takeaway
Katseye's surprise performance of 'Golden' at Coachella demonstrated the group's ability to captivate audiences by blending music, animation, and live entertainment in an unexpected way, showcasing their creativity and versatility as performers.
