Coachella Weekend 2 Drama: Lady Gaga Addresses Persistent Mic Issues in Sincere Apology to Fans with Grace, Joking, ‘My Live Vocals Are the Real Deal,’

Lady Gaga Apologizes for Mic Malfunctions During Coachella Weekend 2 Set: ‘At Least You Know I Sing Live’

INDIO, CA – Lady Gaga’s highly anticipated headlining performance at Coachella 2025 Weekend 2 on April 18 was a spectacle of gothic grandeur, intricate choreography, and raw vocal prowess—but it wasn’t without its hiccups. The pop superstar faced technical difficulties with her microphone early in the set, yet she handled the mishap with the professionalism and charisma that have defined her career. In a lighthearted apology to the crowd, Gaga quipped, “I’m sorry my mic was broken for a second… at least you know I sing live,” reaffirming her commitment to authentic live performances.

A Rocky Start to a Triumphant Set

Gaga’s Weekend 2 performance, much like her Weekend 1 show, was a theatrical tour de force dubbed “The Art of Personal Chaos.” Structured in four acts with a finale, the set drew heavily from her latest album, Mayhem, while weaving in fan favorites like “Bloody Mary,” “Judas,” “Poker Face,” and “Bad Romance.” The elaborate production featured gothic imagery—skulls, gargoyles, and a towering opera house set—along with choreography by Parris Goebel and costumes that paid homage to Gaga’s iconic past looks, including nods to her 2009 VMAs and “Paparazzi” video.

Later, during a reflective moment at the piano, Gaga addressed the issue with her signature blend of humor and sincerity. “I’m sorry my mic was broken for a second, and I guess all we can do is our best,” she told the festival-goers. “I’m definitely giving you my best tonight.” The crowd roared in support, and social media lit up with praise for her resilience. One X user wrote, “The way Gaga handled that mic malfunction mid-performance without missing a beat… you just can’t teach that kind of professionalism. A

However, the second song of the night, “Abracadabra,” was marred by a glitchy head mic that intermittently cut out. Trapped in a multi-story hoop skirt at the start of the performance, Gaga was discreetly handed a handheld microphone by her team. She seamlessly adapted, performing complex choreography for “Abracadabra” and “Judas” while clutching a cane in one hand and the mic in the other. Within minutes, she emerged with a new head mic, and the show continued flawlessly for the remainder of the nearly two-hour set.