Chappell Roan Was ‘Nervous’ for Mexico City Show: ‘I Wasn’t Sure If the Crowd Would Vibe With Me’

Chappell Roan recently took to the stage as the headliner for the Corona Capital festival in Mexico City on November 15. Leading up to her performance, she admitted feeling quite nervous because of the festival's rock-heavy audience. Roan wasn’t sure if her pop-oriented sound would resonate with a crowd that usually leans more towards rock music. She shared these thoughts in a social media post, expressing her doubts about whether people at the festival would like her music. However, once she hit the stage, Roan was overwhelmed by the positive response she received. She described the crowd as wonderful, loving, and supportive, which helped ease her worries. The artist was grateful for the opportunity to perform at such a significant event and promised to keep practicing her Spanish, ending her message with a heartfelt "¡Gracias!" For her performance, Roan transformed herself into what she described as a "screaming banshee." Her costume, inspired by early 20th-century brassieres fused with 18th-century medical corsets and braces, was designed to capture the tension between feminine softness and raw rage. This aesthetic choice was aligned with the themes she wanted to portray, embodying both vulnerability and strength. The Mexico City show marked the final stop on her Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things Tour. Earlier in the tour, during a sold-out show at the Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, Roan opened up about her journey as a performing artist. She revealed that she almost skipped the U.S. tour but decided at the last minute to go ahead with it. Her experiences on the road helped her find clarity about why she does what she does. Roan confessed that in the previous year she struggled with feelings of sadness, awkwardness, and being out of place in public. She questioned the toll that performing was taking on her mental health and whether it was worth it. But as she continued doing shows, she realized her purpose: to bring joy to queer people and reassure them that it’s okay to be themselves. Her speeches often emphasize joy, peace, and safety as the most important things for her now. She wants her audience to feel safe and accepted in her presence, encouraging everyone to be whoever they want when they’re at her shows. This message of inclusion and support has been an essential part of her connection with fans throughout the tour.