Chappell Roan spoke at the Rose Bowl about the importance of joy, peace and acceptance, closing her tour with a message of hope
Η Chappell roan closed her major tour in Los Angeles in the most moving way. At the packed Rose Bowl, amidst an atmosphere of love, music and queer energy, the 27-year-old pop star briefly left the lights and dance moves behind to speak with complete honesty. She spoke about joy, safety, acceptance, but also about the deep need that pushes her to keep going on stage.
Chappell Roan, who has established herself as one of the most authentic and explosive presences in contemporary pop, concluded her “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things Tour” with two sold-out nights in Pasadena, in front of over 30.000 spectators each night. The energy in the audience was electric, but the moment that made the night unforgettable was when the singer stopped the flow of the show and spoke from the heart.
“I wasn’t sure if I was going to tour the U.S. this year,” she told the audience. “I decided at the last minute, and I’m so glad I did. This work is incredible. Thank you for making it great.” The audience erupted in applause, and Chappell Roan continued, “Everything this year has made sense. Last year, I wondered why I was doing this to myself. I was so sad, I felt out of place, embarrassed, lost. I thought, if this is making it so hard for me, why am I doing it?”
Her voice broke for a moment. Then she smiled, tears in her eyes. “And then I got back on stage. I started playing concerts again, and everything made sense. I realized that I was doing this to bring joy to queer people, to remind them that it’s okay. That they’re beautiful just the way they are.”
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Chappell Roan spoke fondly of Los Angeles, the city she now considers her second home. She spoke about how living there helped her discover herself, but also why protecting peace and joy is more important than ever. “There are so many things in the world that say ‘f@ck you,’ but there’s this too,” she said, looking out at her audience. “Joy is all that matters now. And protecting it, along with peace and safety.”
Turning her gaze to the stage, she continued: "When you're here, I want you to know that you're safe. You're welcome just the way you are. You can be yourself tonight. I want you here."
Chappell Roan, known for her theatricality and expressive power, showed her more human side that night. “Even if you’re not queer, I hope you know I include you. This isn’t just for gay people. It’s for all of us. Thank you for being here, for supporting me, and for supporting each other. This is the biggest headline show I’ve ever done. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
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The evening was an ode to diversity, joy and community. When she concluded her speech, Chappell Roan referred to her album “Midwest Princess,” saying, “Moving to the city was the starting point for this album. All of my favorite songs I wrote here. I am who I am because of this city. Thank you.”
The audience erupted into a prolonged applause, with many fans chanting her name, with tears and smiles. That moment wasn't just the end of a tour; it was a rite of passage, a testament that Chappell Roan's music is more than just pop. It's a celebration of existence, a breath of freedom.
Chappell Roan herself has said in interviews that each of her appearances is a form of psychotherapy, not only for her but also for those who see her. Her audience feels it — because within the exaggeration, the colors, and the imagination, there is a truth that needs no filters.
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Rolling Stone called her New York concert “a dazzling victory – a celebration of dance and community.” And indeed, her “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things” tour itself felt more like a journey of liberation than a typical pop experience.
What sets Chappell Roan apart is that she doesn't just sing — she transmits. She speaks, she connects, she transforms. And she does it in a way that is both playful and deeply human.
As he said on stage: "All this only makes sense when I can bring joy to people. And that never changes."
The lights went out, the crowd screamed, and Chappell Roan smiled, wiped her eyes, and bowed. A night of queer joy and emotion that no one will forget.
