Manon Bannerman finally hit Coachella this weekend — just not with Katseye. The 23-year-old Swiss singer popped up during PinkPanthress's Mojave Stage set on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and it was a full-on guest parade with some very on-the-nose brand styling.
What actually happened on stage
Manon joined PinkPanthress mid-show at Mojave, one of several cameos in a stacked set that also featured Janelle Monae, Tyriq Withers, Chase Infiniti, Slayyyter, and Zara Larsson.
PinkPanthress leaned into the PINK partnership, wearing a custom PINK Wink Bra in a bespoke tartan with blue lace and hand-embellished crystals in black, blue, and red. Her dancers were also in PINK pieces — the Relaxed Rib Boyfriend Tank Top, the Wear Everywhere Push-Up Bra, and the Ruffle Bloomer Panty. Subtle? Not even trying to be. But it looked sharp and very on-brand for the 'Stateside' singer.
Why that matters
Because Manon skipped both of Katseye's Coachella performances this year — their April 10 set and the follow-up on Friday, April 17 — after stepping back from the group earlier in the year. So her first Coachella appearance came not with her band, but as a guest in someone else's spotlight.
The quick version
- February: Katseye announced Manon would take a temporary hiatus to focus on her health and wellbeing. The message went up on Weverse.
- Right after: Manon told fans on Weverse that she was OK, healthy, and taking care of herself — basically, thanks for the patience, more info soon.
- Follow-up from Manon: Said she felt supported, that she and Katseye's management HxG were having positive conversations, and she was happy and healthy.
- Earlier this month: Fans noticed Manon removed 'Katseye' from her Instagram bio.
- Industry chatter: A source told Us Weekly she is not planning to return to the group. (Us said they reached out to Manon and a Katseye rep for comment.)
- April 10 and 17: Katseye played Coachella without her.
- April 18: Manon made her Coachella debut with PinkPanthress on the Mojave Stage.
'After open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing. We fully support this decision. Katseye remains committed to showing up for one another and for the fans who mean everything to us. The group will continue scheduled activities during this time, and we look forward to being together again when the time is right.'
Where Katseye stands right now
The group — Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung — was formed by Hybe and Geffen Records via the 2023 reality competition series Dream Academy. They broke out with 'Touch' and followed with 'Gabriela', then landed a Best New Artist nomination at the 2026 Grammys in February. So, momentum is not the problem.
The read
Manon saying she is fine while quietly stepping out of Katseye's orbit, then popping up at Coachella with PinkPanthress, is... a choice. If you were hoping for a surprise Katseye reunion on stage, this pretty much says we are not there yet. If anything changes, I will be the first to yell about it.