Lady Gaga laughs off mic fail at Coachella 2025 with comeback: ‘At least you know I sing live’
Gaga wowed festival goers on opening day. Photo: File
Lady Gaga handled a brief microphone malfunction during her second Coachella 2025 performance with professionalism and poise. The issue occurred during her second song, “Abracadabra,” when her head mic began cutting out early in the set.
lady gaga managed to switch from head mic to hand mic and back to head mic in literal MINUTES without interrupting her performance after some technical difficulties. WHAT A LEGEND. WHAT A PRO. #Gagachella pic.twitter.com/Vk7RYSWwmd
— pop culture gal (@allurequinn) April 19, 2025
She quickly switched to a handheld mic, seamlessly continuing her choreography with a cane in one hand. Within minutes, she was equipped with a new, functioning head mic and performed the remainder of her set without further issues.
the way lady gaga handled her microphone malfunctioning was truly professional… what a legend 😭 pic.twitter.com/rDh3rbOD8U
— Gaga Crave 🌷 (@AMENARTPOP) April 19, 2025
Later in the show, while seated at the piano, Gaga addressed the crowd and acknowledged the hiccup. “I’m sorry my mic was broken for a second… at least you know I sing live. I’m giving you my best tonight,” she said, drawing applause from the audience.
The performance, part of her “Mayhem” showcase, was co-directed with choreographer Parris Goebel and remained largely consistent with her weekend one set. Gaga is scheduled to take “Mayhem” on tour starting in July, with stops planned across North America, Europe, the U.K., Mexico, Brazil, and Singapore.
In a review of her weekend one performance, Variety’s Chris Willman praised Gaga’s commitment to live vocals, noting that her unfiltered moments — including audible breathing and vocal nuance — stood out in a festival filled with pre-recorded sets.
Despite the early hiccup, Gaga’s flawless recovery and emphasis on authenticity reinforced her status as a powerhouse live performer — both at Coachella and beyond.