Hello and welcome everybody! Today we’re here with the stunning Katy Perry, who has just touched down from the UK. Welcome to Australia Katy!

Thank you, I’m so happy to be here!

We saw your Glastonbury set on Caltube, it was amazing! How did you feel about the performance?

It was an absolutely amazing experience. Festivals are so fun because they’re short, sweet but highly energetic. There was a lot of dancing, singing, laughing, it was great!

We’re loving the songs you debuted, especially Can’t Read You!

Thank you! You know it was so difficult to pick songs to debut from an album that hasn’t been released yet, whenever you pick a single you have to consider how it represents your album. Can’t Read You was a good choice I think, because while it’s in a similar vein to Disco Fling, it also has a bit of substance to it.

Definitely! Can you tell us about the song and Disco Fling?

I wrote Can’t Read You when I was dealing with a difficult relationship and it wasn’t always easy for us to communicate. Relationship might be too strong a term now that I think of it (laughs) Let’s just say we had a thing and we didn’t really know where that thing was going. At first the uncertainty is cool, but then you begin to grow anxious. It’s in many ways the antithesis to Disco Fling, which celebrates the idea that you don’t know what you’re in for.

Awesome. Disco Fling is growing in the US and UK, and I don’t doubt that Australia will follow soon. Do you have anything planned to push it further?

I have a few things up my sleeve, but it is definitely a slow process. I want to take my time with these songs, because there is no need whatsoever to rush. I’m planning some promotion, I’m working on a video, which is almost finished by the way! At the moment I’m just testing the waters and seeing what comes my way.

How well does Disco Fling represent the album?

Pretty well I think! It’s a really fun, upbeat body of work. I have a few bad-ass collaborations on it, which I’m so excited to share. Overall, the album is just big. Yeah, that’s how I’d describe it. Big!

We believe you and we can’t wait! What are you listening to at the moment?

I’m listening to a lot of Ariana Grande, Charli XCX and Lindsay. Their music makes me feel so empowered, and they’re all so incredibly talented. Hope we get to hit the studio together someday (laughs)

Now that would truly be bad-ass!

It would.

Now that we’re on the topic of collaborations, what do you think of the latest feud between Halsey and Christina?

I don’t want to get too involved, my opinion doesn’t really matter on this. However, I think it’s good that they’re talking it out, and while it may be through a series of heated tweets, there is some communication. Quiet feuds are often the most dangerous. I just hope that they manage to reach a common ground and that’s that on that!

Very diplomatic! To end on a positive note, what message have you got for your fans?

I just want my fans to know that I am so grateful for their support. It means the world to me. I hope that my music has given them, us, good memories and conversations. I hope that my music makes them feel safe, happy and true to themselves. I love you all dearly!

Thank you so much Katy. We hope you enjoy your stay here and now we’re going to play “Disco Fling” and “Can’t Read You!” Stay tuned.

The lights are killed, complete silence ensues. The audience begins soft mutterings. What was happening, did the stage malfunction? Who was coming up? A single guitar riff was enough to answer their question. It sped up gradually, employing a somewhat familiar sound. A couple devoted fans spotted the chord progression for Katy’s latest single “Disco Fling,” while it took the rest of the audience a little while. However, everybody knew what they were in for when the stage exploded in dancing pinks, purples, drums and thumping bass. Amidst a pink cloud of smoke, a large disco ball was unveiled. As the intro grew louder, the ball began to open slowly revealing a petite figure. “GLASTONBURY, ARE WE READY TO PARTY?” Katy shouted at the top of her voice, earning a grand round of applause. She dived straight into the song, dancing alongside her back-up dancers. Her metallic dress glittered like a disco ball. The chorus was a profusion of colours, dance and finally, some audience reciprocation. Even if you didn’t know the song, it was easy to get the hang of it. As the song reached the bridge, the pounding drums and bass receded to reveal Katy’s raw voice and heavy keys. “Why do I feel this way, about a stranger?” she coos into the microphone, before all the instrumentals roll out into the final chorus. Disco Fling got even some hesitant people dancing, which was Katy’s ultimate goal.

The drums kept rolling even though the single was fading out, and eventually they took on a new pace, paving the way for Katy’s hit “Chained To The Rhythm.” Disco ball motifs appeared behind Katy, as her dancers made their way to the stage. “Turn it up!” She yelled into the microphone, causing the crowd to erupt in cheers and the disco synths to cascade. She even attempted a little bit of choreography herself during the chorus. Disco Flings presence was felt in the neon lights, Katy’s costume and the energised feel of the song. Certainly, Katy served a disco delight! The following song “Sail” continues Katy’s disco delight. Powerful, siren like synths drew the audience in. Katy sang in front of a back drop depicting waves gliding and crashing in techicolour. The chorus, a complete synth-pop blast saw the return of katy’s dancers, dressed in shiny full body suits. They imitate waves behind katy, before fully surrounding her and lifting her up. “ARE WE HAVING FUN GLATSO?” She shouted. By the time the final chorus arrived, everyone was singing at the top of their lungs. “Sail away with me Glatso,” she cooed in the outro.

“You might recognise this one”, she teased before picking up a bottle of water and taking a sip. “But before we go anywhere, I would like to thank everyone for being here for me today and I hope that everyone is having fun. We’re starting a new journey, and I am so glad that you are part of it.” A familiar string arrangement started, and everyone knew it was time for firework. This time, the song got an 80’s like remix with a dazzling bassline and synthesizers. Katy asked her audience to take their phones out and turn on their flashes. Soon she was standing in front of a sea of light. As the stage began to die down, the audience assumed that the performance was ending. Katy made her way to the centre of the stage and thanked her audience again. “I am so grateful to have gotten this opportunity to perform for you, the Brits are truly a great crowd.” She smirked, earning an affirmative applause. “However, we aren’t finished yet. I’m performing one more song, a little teaser for the upcoming album. It’s called ‘Can’t Read You’ and will be available to purchase and stream right after this performance!” The performance began slowly with Katy’s voice and piano. The stage lost its colour, and white light shone on the pop star. She reached out to her fans, almost singing directly to them. Soft drums entered the song, before dying out again into the prechorus. The audience was in for a shock when the beat dropped during the chorus. “I can’t read you, I don’t need you,” blared from the speakers. Technicolour lights made a reappearance, causing Katy’s dress to light up like a disco ball. Despite being very boppy, the song still held the poise of a ballad. An ode to the lack of communication between lovers. The final chorus was greatly interrupted by Katy’s shouts of thanks, but at this stage, the audience was singing back to her. “If you liked my songs today, please make sure you support them!” She winked. “And even if you didn’t, still do it.” The audience laughed along with her. “Until next time Glatso!” she yelled before heading backstage.

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