Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism tour has been a celebration of both her own hits and the music of iconic Aussie artists. During her Melbourne concert, the Grammy-winning pop sensation treated fans to a special surprise involving none other than Troye Sivan, the Aussie singer-songwriter and longtime friend of hers.
As part of her ongoing tribute to Australian talent, Dua Lipa announced that she would be featuring a different local artist every night of her tour. She has already covered classics like AC/DC’s Highway to Hell, Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn, and Kylie Minogue’s Can’t Get You Out of My Head. But last night, she decided to take it up a notch, debuting a song by none other than Troye Sivan.
Introducing his track Rush, Dua shared her admiration for the singer, calling him one of her favorite artists and a good friend. But the surprises didn’t end there. As Dua began singing Rush, Troye Sivan himself unexpectedly appeared on stage to join her. No introduction was needed – the two seamlessly performed the song together, much to the delight of the crowd.
But the duo had another trick up their sleeve. After the performance, Dua and Troye descended from the stage, holding a bright pink USB stick containing their unreleased collaboration: a remix of Dua’s hit Physical. The twist? They were looking for a fan they could trust with their new track… to leak it.
In a playful moment, Dua Lipa approached fans in the crowd, asking them, “Are you gonna leak it? Can we trust you to leak it?” After speaking with a particularly dedicated fan who had camped out overnight to see the show, Dua decided to hand over the USB stick. “I trust you,” she said as she passed the track to the fan.
True to their word, the track was promptly leaked online by the lucky fan, who posted it on X (formerly Twitter) at 1:27 am, sharing their exclusive scoop with the world. Fans are now buzzing with excitement, eagerly discussing the new remix and wondering what other surprises Dua and Troye have in store for the rest of the Radical Optimism tour.
It’s clear that Dua Lipa and Troye Sivan’s collaboration isn’t just about the music – it’s about having fun with their fans and creating unforgettable experiences.
