At Governors Ball Music Festival 2025 in Queens, Olivia Rodrigo electrified the crowd by inviting Talking Heads icon David Byrne onstage for a surprise performance of "Burning Down The House." The highlight moment sparked a wave of excitement across r/coachella, with fans buzzing about the possibility of a Talking Heads reunion at upcoming festivals.
Despite the hype, many attendees didn’t immediately recognize Byrne, with a few hilariously mistaking him for David Bowie. This cameo perfectly captured GovBall’s spirit of unexpected magic and solidified Olivia’s 2025 festival run as one packed with surprise collaborations.
The Governors Ball took place June 6–8 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, headlined by Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, the Creator, and Hozier. Olivia closed out the second day, delivering a dynamic set that included this unforgettable moment with Byrne — a guest appearance that’s already sparked conversations across the festival circuit.
Source: r/coachella