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Dua Lipa Performs Stunning Cover of Lorde’s “Royals” at Auckland Concert

April 8, 2025 5:55 pm in by
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ICYMI Dua Lipa performed a cover of Lorde’s iconic hit Royals at her first New Zealand show in Auckland.

Lipa took the stage at Auckland’s Spark Arena, continuing her tradition of surprising audiences with covers of local artists, an inspired addition she introduced during her Australian Radical Optimism shows.

Kiwi fans were left stunned when Dua Lipa delivered an unexpected cover of Lorde’s 2013 hit “Royals.” It was a moment that proved some songs can shine even brighter in new voices “we didn’t know we needed this rendition until now”.

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The ‘Break My Heart’ singer delivered a stunning performance of Australian classics, including ACDC’s Highway to Hell, Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn, and Kylie Minogue’s Can’t Get You Out of My Head.

Dua Lipa is heading for Spain next at the Movistar Arena in Madrid and we’ll keep you updated on any surprises she might have in store for the rest of the tour!

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