Trixie Mattel Just Had One of the Biggest Sets Ever at Coachella and Made it Feel Like Pride Came Early

By Andy Lalwani

Posted on April 14, 2025

Share

Tweet

Share

Share

Email

Comments

Drag icon Trixie Mattel made a dazzling debut at Coachella 2025, bringing her signature blend of camp and charisma to the festival’s Do LaB stage on April 12. Performing as part of her “Solid Pink Disco” tour, Mattel delivered a high-energy DJ set that fused pop hits with house beats, captivating a diverse crowd in the California desert.​

The performance was notable not only for its musicality but also for its cultural significance.

Adding to the excitement, Mattel invited fellow LGBTQ+ artist VINCINT to the stage for a live rendition of their newly released cover of RuPaul’s iconic track “Supermodel (You Better Work).” The collaboration was met with enthusiastic applause, showcasing the power of queer artistry in mainstream music spaces.

The Do LaB stage, known for its immersive experiences and eclectic lineups, provided the perfect backdrop for Mattel’s performance. The stage has previously featured surprise sets from artists like Billie Eilish and Skrillex, and this year, it continued its tradition of hosting genre-defying acts .​

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Gayety (@gayety)

Trixie Mattel’s Coachella debut marks a significant milestone in her multifaceted career, which spans country music, cosmetics, and digital content. Her performance at Coachella underscores the growing acceptance and celebration of queer artists in mainstream music festivals.​

As the “Solid Pink Disco” tour continues, fans can look forward to upcoming shows in cities like Brooklyn, Atlanta, and San Antonio, promising more opportunities to experience Mattel’s unique blend of music and performance art.

VINCINT, whose work has spanned pop, dance, and soul, echoed the excitement. “Supermodel is such an iconic song to be covering. RuPaul is such an honor. I’m so excited about it,” he said. “I ran into Trixie backstage at the OUT 100. I had just gotten off stage and she was running to DJ and ran the idea by me. I thought it was the most incredible thing — and from the first bounce we got from the studio, I was in love with it. I’m still in love with it! I’m so excited to be performing it with her at Coachella. I’m so excited for the world to hear it.”

Coachella and the “Solid Pink Disco” Tour

The collaboration also fits seamlessly into Trixie’s current 2025 global tour, Solid Pink Disco, a neon-drenched, high-energy spectacle that’s captivating audiences around the world. Her Coachella DJ set, where she and VINCINT will debut “Supermodel” live, falls squarely in the middle of the tour’s North American leg.

“This year’s iteration of my worldwide dancerie Solid Pink Disco will be more solid, more pink, and more disco,” Trixie teased. “At a time where the world needs to party in the face of the patriarchy, we WILL be putting on cheap wigs and spinning around to Diana Ross, okay darling?”

For those who missed the live set, clips from the performance are available online, offering a glimpse into the vibrant energy and inclusivity that defined Trixie Mattel’s historic Coachella appearance.

Trixie Mattel Just Had One of the Biggest Sets Ever at Coachella and Made it Feel Like Pride Came Early