From Variety · Steven J. Horowitz · · 1m 30s
Miley Cyrus' Anti-Pop Show at Hollywood Bowl
Miley Cyrus performs her first 'Bass Persuades' show at Hollywood Bowl, embracing anti-pop identity.
In brief
Miley Cyrus performs her first 'Bass Persuades' show at Hollywood Bowl, embracing anti-pop identity. Miley Cyrus performed at Hollywood Bowl, embracing her anti-pop identity with new material and emotional tributes. Originally reported by Variety.
Miley Cyrus at Hollywood Bowl

Miley Cyrus performed her first 'Bass Persuades' show at Hollywood Bowl on October 16, 2026.
Cyrus' Energy and Overwhelm
Cyrus admitted walking from the stands to stage left her exhausted, saying, 'You guys gave me so much energy, but you also took a little energy out of me.'
“You guys gave me so much energy, but you also took a little energy out of me”
Cyrus' Anti-Pop Identity
Cyrus embraced being an anti-pop pop star, performing fresh material while letting audiences carry her biggest hits.
Cyrus' Career Evolution

Since her Disney hit 'Hannah Montana,' Cyrus has shifted styles from psych-pop to glam rock, creating hits like 'Wrecking Ball.'
New Material Performance
Cyrus performed tracks from 'Bass Persuades' and 2025's 'Something Beautiful,' with many live debuts.
Dolly Parton Tribute
Cyrus paid tribute to Dolly Parton, saying, 'Me and Dolly, we are eternal. Nothing in this life could ever tear us apart.'
“Me and Dolly, we are eternal. Nothing in this life could ever tear us apart.”
Emotional Tribute Moment

Cyrus choked up singing 'Jolene' while recalling Dolly Parton, saying she felt her presence more than ever.
Cyrus' Artistic Balance
Cyrus balanced public and private life, noting that staying spontaneous can lose its shine without creative pressure.
Live Show Impact
Over two sold-out nights, 18,000 fans pined to witness Cyrus' next show, highlighting her lasting appeal.
The takeaway
Miley Cyrus performed at Hollywood Bowl, embracing her anti-pop identity with new material and emotional tributes.





