At London’s O2 Arena on November 16, pop artist Lorde delivered a memorable concert moment when she invited Stranger Things star Sadie Sink onto the stage to dance and sing alongside her during one of her most iconic tracks, “Green Light.” The surprise appearance electrified the crowd and underscored the serendipitous connection between the two performers.
Lorde, who has evolved from a teenage breakout to a mature pop architect, paused mid‑set to welcome Sink, 23, onto the stage. As the green lights bathed the stage, the pair bounced and sang together, with Lorde shouting “get the f— up!” to the audience and inviting them into the celebration. The uproarious response from the fans made it clear: this wasn’t just a cameo—it felt like a moment designed for the live show’s memory bank.
For Sink, this moment carried extra layers of meaning. Earlier this year she starred in the Broadway play John Proctor Is the Villain, a production that features “Green Light” in its soundtrack and narrative. Sink has identified herself as a passionate Lorde fan, citing Lorde’s Solar Power era as particularly influential. That background made her on‑stage alignment with Lorde feel less like a PR stunt and more like a genuine meeting of admiration and artistry.
The tour at hand is Lorde’s European leg of her larger global run. With this show and its high‑impact surprise moment, she reaffirmed her reputation as an artist who embraces both spectacle and sincerity. From minimal stage dresses to moments of pure kinetic energy, the performance deftly balanced introspection and celebration.
Ultimately, the scene at the O2 wasn’t just about one song or one guest—it underlined how pop culture now inhabits overlapping spheres. A pop star and a young actor from a major TV hit converged on stage in a live performance that bridged fandoms, art forms, and generations. For the crowd in London, the green light flashed—and they danced.
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