Adéla Brings Sass, Vocals and Razor-Sharp Moves to Los Angeles

Pop rising star Adéla captivated audiences during the first of two sold-out nights at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre, bringing an undeniable mix of sass, powerhouse vocals, and razor-sharp choreography to the stage. Performing as part of her headlining 'Red Bottoms' tour, the artist worked every angle of the venue, proving herself to be a showwoman in the purest sense. From the opening moments, it was clear that Adéla commands the stage with a confidence reminiscent of pop royalty, blending intense physical performance with vocal control.

The concert served as a celebration of her recent musical milestones. Adéla performed tracks from her debut album 'Prima' alongside cuts from her earlier EP 'The Provocateur'. Songs like 'Superscar', 'DeathByDevotion', and 'I’m the Man' resonated deeply with the crowd, while fans throughout the venue mirrored her signature style by wearing shock-pink wigs in tribute. The stage design itself featured a dance barre, serving as a subtle nod to her background as a trained ballet dancer.

Adéla’s journey to this moment has been characterized by perseverance. During the show, she paused to acknowledge friends in the audience, including members of the group Katseye. She reflected on her time moving to Los Angeles years prior to participate in Netflix's 'Pop Star Academy', a competition that ultimately formed Katseye. Although she did not make it past the first round, Adéla spent years training just down the street with her peers before carving out her own distinct path to solo stardom.

That grinding effort has recently hit full throttle. Adéla's debut album 'Prima' spawned two simultaneous smash hits on Spotify's Global 50 chart: the swaggering 'Nicole Kidman' at No. 2 and 'Ain't in LA' at No. 4. The mainstream reach of her music was further highlighted earlier in the week when actress Nicole Kidman herself filmed a TikTok featuring the song alongside Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, and Dua Lipa.

The atmosphere inside the Fonda Theatre was electric, drawing a star-studded crowd to the balcony. Among the notable faces in attendance were Katseye members Lara Raj and Megan Skindiel, Saint Satine’s Emily Kelavos, and a visibly enthralled Chappell Roan. These artists watched as Adéla executed complex choreography in knee-high pink heels alongside a talented team of backup dancers.

Adéla has made her ambitions entirely transparent from the start, expressing a clear desire to dominate the pop landscape. Her lyrics on tracks like 'KGB' explicitly state her goal to make a massive impact and silence any doubters. Based on the rapturous reception at the Fonda Theatre and her unprecedented global streaming numbers, that moment has undoubtedly arrived, marking the true beginning of her reign as a major pop force.