Hayley Williams and Zedd Reunited for Live Performance
The duo performed their 2013 hit Stay The Night at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Pop
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Hayley Williams joined Zedd on stage at the Hollywood Bowl to perform their collaborative track Stay The Night. This appearance marked the first time the pair performed the song together in 12 years.
Why it matters
The surprise performance brought back a track that gained significant international recognition during its initial release. It served as a rare live reunion for the artists who last performed the song together in 2014.
Stay The Night reached a peak position of #18 on the US charts and #2 on the UK charts. The performance at the Hollywood Bowl broke a 12-year hiatus for the live rendition of the song.
The players
Hayley Williams
She is a prominent American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Paramore.
Zedd
He is an internationally recognized Russian-German record producer, DJ, and musician known for his work in the electronic dance music genre.
Rico Nasty
She is an American rapper and songwriter who performed alongside Williams during the event.
The details
Zedd provided piano accompaniment while Williams provided vocals for the hit song. During the same concert event, Williams also performed her song Airplanes alongside Rico Nasty.
Timeline
2013 marked the release of the hit song Stay The Night.
2014 was the year of the last live performance of the song by Williams and Zedd.
October 5, 2026, was the date of the performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
Industry Dynamics
This reunion follows the established pattern of high-profile event appearances set by her 2014 Wango Tango headlining performance. Such collaborations highlight the ongoing trend of nostalgia-driven live music sets in major Los Angeles venues.
Fans who attended the Hollywood Bowl witnessed a rare live collaboration that has not been staged in over a decade. Those unable to attend can access recorded clips of the performance through various social media channels.
The takeaway
The performance underscores the enduring popularity of collaborative EDM-pop tracks from the early 2010s. Fans of similar artists should watch for surprise guest appearances, as these unannounced reunions have become a hallmark of major concert production.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Stereogum.
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