Superstar Lorde crashes her own theme party at Sydney nightclub
What Was That is the lead single from pop singer Lorde's new album – but it also aptly describes the reactions of some lucky Sydney fans who couldn't believe their eyes when the Kiwi star turned up on the dance floor among them at the weekend.
On Sunday night, the Grammy award-winning songstress made a surprise appearance at a Lorde-themed night at Mary's Underground nightclub, delighting unsuspecting fans.
'Lorde appearing at Mary's Underground in Sydney tonight was not on my 2025 bingo card but I fear I've won,' a user posted on TikTok.
Footage shows the 28-year-old singer belting out her own lyrics and dancing with fans to Girl, so confusing remix with Charli XCX. At one point, she gets behind the DJ decks while fans dance around her, using their phones to create a giant spotlight.
'We're officially in the L4 era, so it's only right we throw a party for our true Lorde and saviour!' Mary's Underground wrote on Instagram.
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The surprise appearance comes after the singer announced her new album Virgin and Ultrasound Tour – her first album in four years.
The album is out on June 27 and the tour kicks off in September with a series of US and European venues. However, no Australian dates have been announced yet.
Random appearances and pop-up concerts have become a popular marketing tool for Lorde. Last month, the singer surprised her fans and told them to 'Meet me in the park. Tonight 7pm.'
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