Girl Group BINI Makes History as First Filipino Act to Perform at Coachella

The eight-member group took the Mojave stage for a 45-minute set during the first night of the festival.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:05pm

An extreme close-up photograph of intricate, beaded fabric textures in shimmering gold, turquoise, and blue hues, conceptually representing the luxurious, high-fashion aesthetic of BINI's Coachella performance.BINI's dazzling Coachella costumes reflect the group's vibrant P-pop sound and global ambitions.Indio Today

The Filipino girl group BINI made history on Friday by becoming the first act from the Philippines to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The eight-member group, comprising Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna and Sheena, took the Mojave stage for a 45-minute set that included several of their hit songs.

Why it matters

BINI's Coachella debut marks a significant milestone for Filipino pop music, known as P-pop, as the group brings their unique sound and style to the global stage. The performance showcases the growing international recognition and popularity of P-pop artists.

The details

BINI took the stage in intricate gold dresses for their opening song 'Shagidi,' before tearing them off to reveal blue-turquoise beaded looks for the remainder of the performance. The group introduced themselves to the cheering crowd, expressing their happiness to represent the Philippines at Coachella. BINI performed songs from their recently released third EP, 'Signals,' including the single 'Blush.'

  • BINI made their Coachella debut on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The group will return to perform during Coachella's second weekend on April 17, 2026.

The players

BINI

An eight-member Filipino girl group that made history as the first act from the Philippines to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Aiah

A member of the girl group BINI.

ABS-CBN

The Filipino media company that formed the girl group BINI through its Star Hunt Academy series.

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What they’re saying

“We are BINI, all the way from the Philippines.”

— BINI

“We are so happy to be here to represent the Philippines on the global stage and to share with you guys our music.”

— Aiah, Member of BINI

What’s next

BINI will return to perform at Coachella's second weekend on April 17, 2026.

The takeaway

BINI's historic Coachella debut showcases the growing international recognition and popularity of Filipino pop music, known as P-pop, as the group brings their unique sound and style to the global stage.