"Bieber's Saturday night headlining set at Coachella was a moment, in much the same way Frank Ocean's 2023 headlining set was a moment. It was not a complete trainwreck."
"Bieber made an intentional choice to keep the production stripped down, eschewing elaborate set pieces and choreographed dancing in favor of him alone on stage in a hoodie and jeans."
"At one point, he even ran into buffering issues. 'Wi-Fi, come on, man,' he said as the video for 'Sorry' stalled."
"Fans annoyed by Bieber's performance have their points: for the high price of Coachella tickets, it's not unreasonable to expect more out of a headlining performance."
Justin Bieber's headlining set at Coachella included a mix of his latest songs and nostalgic performances of older hits in karaoke style. He opted for a minimalistic stage presence, contrasting with past headliners. A notable segment involved him singing along to old videos and memes, which initially seemed charming but extended for nearly half an hour. While his vocals remained strong, audience engagement varied, leading to mixed reactions regarding the value of the performance given the ticket prices.
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