KATSEYE’s Coachella debut was electric — but one moment is dividing the internet, and fans can’t agree on what they heard.
KATSEYE made their long-awaited Coachella debut on April 10, 2026, and by almost every measure it was a triumph. But one specific moment — Daniela Avanzini’s live vocal performance during “Gabriela” — has sent fans into full debate mode, with opinions ranging from “she absolutely delivered” to “what just happened?”
What Has Fans Divided?
“Gabriela” is one of KATSEYE’s biggest songs — a Grammy-nominated Latin-pop banger featuring Daniela’s bilingual Spanish verse as its centrepiece. At Coachella, performing it live in front of tens of thousands, the spotlight landed squarely on her during that bridge. And the reaction? Let’s just say it’s complicated.
Netizens singled out Daniela’s solo part, done in Spanish. As clips continue to spread across X (formerly Twitter), debate has grown between fans and critics, with some defending the girls and others strictly criticizing their skills. Koreaboo
Some Eyekons (KATSEYE’s fanbase) rushed to her defence, pointing out that dancing and singing live simultaneously at a major festival is genuinely difficult, especially in an outdoor environment. Others were more critical, calling the performance uneven.
Coachella 2026 — KATSEYE at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Performance Date | April 10, 2026 |
| Stage | Sahara Stage, Coachella |
| Members Performing | 5 (without Manon) |
| Set Highlights | “Pinky Up,” “Gnarly,” “Gabriela,” “Golden” |
| Grammy Nominations | Best New Artist, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance |
The Bigger Picture
This isn’t the first time Daniela’s live vocals on “Gabriela” have sparked conversation. KATSEYE faced criticism after clips of their live performance at the 2025 NRJ Music Awards circulated online, with fans and netizens noticing vocals that didn’t match expectations while singing and dancing simultaneously. Koreaboo
But context matters. KATSEYE kicked off the festival’s opening night and are set to perform both weekends, delivering a setlist that included “Internet Girl,” “Pinky Up,” and “Mean Girls” alongside “Gabriela.” Variety Performing a high-energy, fully live set at one of the world’s biggest music festivals — Coachella — with complex choreography while one member is absent is no small feat.
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