CHAPPELL ROAN NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2027

All You Need To Know About Chappell Roan 

Chappell Roan is the stage name for Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, one of the fresh new faces of the pop industry. Originally from Willard, Missouri, her unique stage name is an ode to her late grandfather, with Chappell being his surname and Roan coming from the title of his favourite song, “The Strawberry Roan”. Aside from honouring her grandfather, it also ties in with her Midwest roots, which have also influenced her style and stage presence. 

When she was 17, she posted her original song “Die Young” to YouTube, which garnered attention from music producers. She was later signed to Atlantic Records with her first EP, “School Nights”, coming out shortly after in 2017. 

The singer, now 26, has a number of hits that have taken the music industry by storm with her hypnotic vocals and unique beats. Her look and music style have come a long way since then, too, with Chappell Roan stating that her stage presence is something she sees as drag, pairing perfectly with her stage name. 

What songs does Chappell Roan usually perform in her live shows?

Chappell Roan’s live sets tend to span her high‑energy pop anthems, recent singles and fan‑favourite deep cuts. For example, at the Reading Festival in 2025 she opened with “Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl”, moved through tracks like “Femininomenon”, “Casual”, and concluded with a triumphant sequence of “Good Luck, Babe!”, “My Kink Is Karma” and “Pink Pony Club”. Earlier setlists also include songs such as “After Midnight”, “Naked in Manhattan” and “Hot to Go!”. 

So fans attending her Australian festival shows can expect a mix of her breakthrough hits, new material and a strong stage‑presence setlist.

What is Chappell Roan’s stage performance like?

Chappell Roan brings an undeniably unique and high-energy persona to the stage, complete with her drag makeup, bold costuming, and catchy pop beats. One review of her London performance noted she “doesn’t enter the stage so much as explode into it… part pop pageant, part revelation.” From plenty of pink, to feathers, gems, cowboy aesthetics and plenty of bold makeup looks, you can expect a lot from a Chappell Roan performance. Past concerts have brought everything from gothic fairytale-inspired backdrops to all-female bands and an incredibly inclusive atmosphere. You can expect her Australian performances to offer high production value, strong vocal delivery, audience interaction and a vibrant, expressive aesthetic.