Singer-songwriter Chappell Roan has revealed that she was unsure how the audience would react to her performance at a largely rock-dominated music festival in Mexico City — but the response left her pleasantly surprised.
Roan, known for her hit track “Pink Pony Club”, performed as the only pop headliner at Corona Capital 2025, sharing the stage with major rock acts including Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Queens of the Stone Age, Deftones, Garbage, and Weezer.
“I was quite nervous,” Roan admits
In a candid Instagram note shared after her performance, Roan said she was unsure whether her pop-driven sound would resonate with the festival’s rock-heavy crowd.
“I was quite nervous for Mexico City because I wasn’t sure if the crowd would vibe with me because it’s such a rock-leaning festival,” she wrote. “Will people still like me if I’m pop?”
However, the singer said the audience gave her an overwhelmingly warm welcome.
“But omg the crowd was so wonderful and I felt so loved and supported! Thank you for having me,” she added, promising to keep practicing her Spanish. “Gracias!”
Roan also shared photos from the performance, including her striking custom Alexander McQueen ‘screaming banshee’ outfit.
A difficult year and a reminder of purpose
According to Female First UK, 2025 has been a challenging year for Chappell Roan, who has spoken openly about her mental-health struggles. She recently admitted she nearly cancelled her US tour before remembering why she performs in the first place.
Speaking at her Pasadena show last month, she told fans:
“I wasn’t gonna do a US tour until the very last minute… Last year, I was really questioning, ‘Why am I doing this to myself?’ I felt so sad and awkward all the time.”
Returning to live shows helped her reconnect with her mission as an artist.
“It all made sense — it was to bring queer people joy and tell them that it’s OK. With so many things in the world that feel like a ‘f*** you’, then there is this. Joy matters to me more than anything.”
“You are safe here” — Roan’s message to fans
Roan also reassured her audience that her concerts are meant to be safe, inclusive spaces.
“When you are here, you are safe. You can be whoever you are tonight.”
She thanked her fans for standing by her during difficult times, adding that her recent concert marked her biggest headline show ever.
“You’re cherished for everything that you are. Even if you’re not queer, you’re included. Thank you for supporting me and each other.”
