Coachella 2026 Debut
Katseye performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 (April 10–12 & 17–19) — making their first major festival performance on the Sahara Stage:
🎤 Performance Highlights:
- They played several of their hits (Gnarly, Gabriela, Touch) and introduced Pinky Up, their latest single.
- The group appeared as a five-member lineup because member Manon Bannerman was on hiatus for health reasons — though she was at the festival supporting them.
- A massive surprise came when they were joined on stage by singers from the fictional band Huntr/x (from the animated film KPop Demon Hunters) to perform the song Golden — an instant viral moment.
The Coachella performance — especially the surprise Golden crossover — was widely shared and praised online for its energy and innovation.
🎤 Musical & Cultural Impact
- Style: Their music blends mainstream pop with high-energy choreography and strong visual aesthetics.
- Fanbase: Known as EYECONS, they have rapidly grown global attention with dynamic performances and social media engagement.
- Representation: The group’s members come from diverse cultural backgrounds (USA, Philippines, Korea, Switzerland), making them a truly international unit.
Katseye is a six-member global pop girl group based in Los Angeles, California, USA. They were formed through the reality competition Dream Academy, a collaboration between HYBE (the company behind BTS, TXT) and Geffen Records — one of the biggest music entertainment labels.
- Members: Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, Yoonchae Jeung
- Origin: Los Angeles, USA
- Genre: Pop (dance-pop, electropop influences)
- Active: 2024–present
- Management & Labels: HYBE UMG & Geffen Records
Their name Katseye comes from the gemstone effect (cat’s eye) — symbolizing how their diverse talents and backgrounds reflect different “lights” that come together.
🚀 Rise to Fame
- Debut Single: Debut — released June 28, 2024.
- First EP: SIS (Soft Is Strong) — August 2024.
- Breakthrough: Their second EP Beautiful Chaos (June 27, 2025) debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- Hit Songs: Gnarly, Gabriela (Grammy-nominated), Gameboy, Internet Girl.
They also starred in the Netflix docuseries Katseye: Pop Star Academy, which showed fans how the group was formed from thousands of hopefuls, cementing their fanbase early on.
🎤 Who Is BINI?
BINI (stylized in all caps) is an eight-member Filipino girl group formed through Star Hunt Academy, a talent training program in the Philippines. They officially debuted on June 4, 2021 and quickly became one of the leading acts in P-pop (Philippine pop) thanks to their energetic performances, catchy songs, and strong choreography.
🎧 Members
The group consists of eight performers:
- Aiah
- Colet
- Maloi
- Gwen
- Stacey
- Mikha
- Jhoanna
- Sheena
Each brings their own strengths in singing, dancing, and stage presence.
🎶 Music & Style
- Genres: P-pop (bubblegum pop, EDM, R&B, funk, pop rock)
- Debut Single: Born to Win (2021)
- Other Hits: Karera, Pantropiko, Salamin, Salamin, Blink Twice
- Their music blends catchy pop hooks with polished choreography, making them crowd favorites both in the Philippines and increasingly abroad.
BINI has also broken streaming records for Filipino acts — including topping charts and reaching global audiences on platforms like Spotify.
🌍 Historic Coachella 2026 Debut
At the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 (April 10–12 & April 17–19) in Indio, California, USA, BINI made history as the first Filipino group ever to perform at the festival — a massive milestone for Philippine music on the global stage.
📅 Performance Details
- Stage: Mojave Stage (a major tent stage at Coachella)
- Dates: April 10 and again on April 17, 2026 (first and second weekends)
- Set Length: ~45 minutes 🚀
🎵 Setlist Highlights
Their high-energy set included a mix of fan favorites and new tracks:
- Shagidi
- Zero Pressure
- Out of My Head
- Karera
- Salamin, Salamin
- Blink Twice
- Cherry on Top
- Bikini
- Pantropiko (their global fan favorite)
They also debuted their new song Blush live on the Coachella stage.
🎤 Significance
- BINI’s performance reached #1 worldwide trending on X immediately after their debut set, reflecting huge global buzz and support.
- Their presence represented P-pop and Filipino talent on an iconic international platform, highlighting the growing global appetite for Southeast Asian pop artists.
📈 Achievements & Impact
- P-pop Trailblazers: First Filipino group to perform at Coachella.
- Chart Power: Multiple hits reached major charts in the Philippines and abroad.
- Streaming Milestones: One of the most-listened Filipino artists globally on platforms like Spotify.
- Global Recognition: Named among Asia’s dynamic young entertainers, with growing international visibility.
🌟 Legacy
BINI’s Coachella appearance isn’t just a performance — it marks a breakthrough for Filipino pop music (P-pop) on the world stage. Their success signals a new era of global recognition for artists from the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
Katseye is a six-member global pop girl group based in Los Angeles, California, USA. They were formed through the reality competition Dream Academy, a collaboration between HYBE (the company behind BTS, TXT) and Geffen Records — one of the biggest music entertainment labels.
- Members: Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, Yoonchae Jeung
- Origin: Los Angeles, USA
- Genre: Pop (dance-pop, electropop influences)
- Active: 2024–present
- Management & Labels: HYBE UMG & Geffen Records
Their name Katseye comes from the gemstone effect (cat’s eye) — symbolizing how their diverse talents and backgrounds reflect different “lights” that come together.
🚀 Rise to Fame
- Debut Single: Debut — released June 28, 2024.
- First EP: SIS (Soft Is Strong) — August 2024.
- Breakthrough: Their second EP Beautiful Chaos (June 27, 2025) debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- Hit Songs: Gnarly, Gabriela (Grammy-nominated), Gameboy, Internet Girl.
They also starred in the Netflix docuseries Katseye: Pop Star Academy, which showed fans how the group was formed from thousands of hopefuls, cementing their fanbase early on.
