Imagine the energy: a packed arena, pulsing lights, and two stars colliding in a burst of pure joy! That's exactly what happened when Lorde brought 'Stranger Things' actress Sadie Sink onstage at her recent O2 Arena show in London. But here's where it gets interesting... it wasn't just a casual cameo; it was a moment of mutual appreciation between two artists who deeply admire each other's work.
On November 16th, 2025, fans attending the first of Lorde's two O2 Arena shows on her Ultrasound world tour (supporting her fourth album, Virgin) were treated to an unforgettable surprise. Sadie Sink, known for her role as Max Mayfield in the hit Netflix series 'Stranger Things,' joined Lorde onstage during a performance of "Green Light," the infectious lead single from Lorde's 2017 album, Melodrama. A video capturing the moment (check it out here: [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRJuh68jF6D/?utmsource=igwebcopylink&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]) shows the pair dancing with unrestrained enthusiasm, bouncing around, flipping their hair, holding hands, and belting out the lyrics. The stage, appropriately bathed in green light, became a haven for uninhibited expression, culminating in a heartwarming hug between the two.
Now, you might think this was a completely random occurrence, but there's a deeper connection. Sink recently starred in the Tony-nominated Broadway play, John Proctor Is the Villain. And this is the part most people miss... the play prominently features "Green Light" as a key element of its narrative. The play, as NME pointed out, explores themes of the #MeToo movement through the lens of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, set amongst a group of Appalachian students in Georgia. In a June interview with Vogue ([https://www.vogue.com/article/sadie-sink-john-proctor-is-the-villain-interview]), Sink confessed to being a massive Lorde fan, stating, "Oh my God, I’m a huge Lorde fan. I’m so excited for the new album. Solar Power was such an important album for me. To follow an artist through her many different eras…she really was that person for me."
It seems the admiration is mutual, as Lorde returned the favor by attending a performance of John Proctor Is the Villain on Broadway in July. This reciprocal support highlights the power of art to connect people and the influence artists can have on each other's creative journeys.
Lorde's Ultrasound tour continues, with another O2 Arena show on November 17th, followed by European dates through December 9th in Stockholm. She'll wrap up the year with two shows at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on December 16th and 17th, before heading to Australia and New Zealand in February.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! Lorde has also been announced as a headliner for the All Points East festival ([https://www.instagram.com/p/DRJtaF2iL0l/?utmsource=igwebcopylink&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]) in London's Victoria Park on August 22nd of next year, sharing the stage with artists like PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson. This announcement has already sparked debate among fans, with some questioning whether her current musical direction aligns with the festival's overall vibe. Some fans are hoping she'll lean into her older sound for the festival. But here's where it gets controversial... others are excited to see how she blends her newer, more experimental style with the energy of a live festival performance. What do you think? Are you excited to see Lorde at All Points East, and what kind of setlist are you hoping for? Let us know in the comments!
