Doja Cat's Ma Vie world tour hit Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday, delivering a nearly two-hour performance that silenced critics. Despite recent headlines about a brief 15-minute club appearance and fan complaints over lack of costume changes, the US pop-rapper proved her mettle with a ferocious and cheeky stage presence backed by a fantastically tight band.
The show featured an 80s-inflected setlist from her latest album, with songs like 'Cards' and 'Gorgeous' showcasing playful theatricality reminiscent of Madonna and Prince. Doja Cat's vocal prowess was on full display, switching seamlessly from dreamy love songs to demonic screeches, while her band's heavy brass and throbbing bass added funk to older hits like 'Wet Vagina' and 'Boss Bitch'.
Doja Cat addressed past criticisms head-on, having previously told fans on X: 'I'm not your fucking costume monkey.' In Melbourne, she stalked, twerked, and writhed in a bold leopard print bodysuit, with fireworks and hellish flames enhancing the spectacle. The crowd screamed back every word, and she ended with a sweet thank you, laughing in delight.
The tour continues in Brisbane on 29 November and Sydney on 1-2 December, before heading worldwide.
