Bringing the Melodrama! Lorde puts on a hair-raising performance as she belts out lyrics for a sold-out Melbourne concert on world tour
She's the Kiwi-born singer-songwriter, who achieved international fame at just 16with her debut single Royals.
And Lorde, real name Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, put on a hair-raising performance at her sold-out Melbourne concert on Sunday.
The 21-year-old, who wore a sequinned bustier and semi-sheer skirt, made animated gestures while belting out lyrics on her Melodrama World Tour.
![Bringing the Melodrama! Lorde, 21, put on a hair-raising performance, as she belted out lyrics for a sold-out Melbourne concert on Sunday](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/03/46B4F40100000578-5120041-image-m-100_1511752589763.jpg)
Bringing the Melodrama! Lorde, 21, put on a hair-raising performance, as she belted out lyrics for a sold-out Melbourne concert on Sunday
Lorde highlighted her trim figure in a glitzy purple bustier teamed with a black semi-sheer skirt.
The chart-topper teamed the look with a pair of heeled leather boots, statement gold jewellery and a black ribbon wrapped around her right wrist.
Whipping her hair back and forth in a dramatic fashion, Lorde drew attention to her facial features that appeared to sport a glamorous makeup palette.
![Svelte: The singer-songwriter highlighted her trim figure in a glitzy purple bustier teamed with a black semi-sheer skirt](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F3F900000578-5120041-Svelte_The_singer_songwriter_highlighted_her_trim_figure_in_a_gl-a-7_1511755467035.jpg)
Svelte: The singer-songwriter highlighted her trim figure in a glitzy purple bustier teamed with a black semi-sheer skirt
![Glam: Lorde teamed the look with statement gold jewellery and a black ribbon wrapped around her right wrist](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F42900000578-5120041-Glam_Lorde_teamed_the_look_with_statement_gold_jewellery_and_a_b-a-10_1511755467073.jpg)
Glam: Lorde teamed the look with statement gold jewellery and a black ribbon wrapped around her right wrist
![Giving her all: The Kiwi-born starlet whipped her hair back and forth in a dramatic fashion](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F43100000578-5120041-Giving_her_all_The_Kiwi_born_starlet_whipped_her_hair_back_and_f-a-8_1511755467049.jpg)
Giving her all: The Kiwi-born starlet whipped her hair back and forth in a dramatic fashion
![In profile: Lorde's makeup palette consisted of a perfectly blended complexion, defined brows, a metallic eye and a nude lip](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F3F100000578-5120041-In_profile_Lorde_s_makeup_palette_consisted_of_a_porcelain_compl-a-6_1511755467008.jpg)
In profile: Lorde's makeup palette consisted of a perfectly blended complexion, defined brows, a metallic eye and a nude lip
The good pal of Taylor Swift delighted fans with an energetic outdoor performance at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
A spectacular illuminated backdrop added to the party atmosphere.
Lorde's legion of fans took to Twitter praising the record maker, with one in particular commenting: '@lorde Thank you so much Tonight was a blast.'
![Vocal: The pal of Taylor Swift showed off her powerhouse vocals](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F41100000578-5120041-Vocal_The_pal_of_Taylor_Swift_showed_off_her_powerhouse_vocals-a-9_1511755467053.jpg)
Vocal: The pal of Taylor Swift showed off her powerhouse vocals
![Antics: Lorde made a number of animated gestures on stage](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F39500000578-5120041-Antics_Lorde_made_a_number_of_animated_gestures_on_stage-a-14_1511755467514.jpg)
Antics: Lorde made a number of animated gestures on stage
![Content: The entertainer appeared in high spirits throughout the duration of the outdoor concert](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F44100000578-5120041-Content_The_entertainer_appeared_in_high_spirits_throughout_the_-a-16_1511755467614.jpg)
Content: The entertainer appeared in high spirits throughout the duration of the outdoor concert
![Gushing: Lorde's legion of fans took to Twitter praising the record maker, with one in particular commenting: '@lorde Thank you so much Tonight was a blast'](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F3D100000578-5120041-Gushing_Lorde_s_legion_of_fans_took_to_Twitter_praising_the_reco-a-11_1511755467490.jpg)
Gushing: Lorde's legion of fans took to Twitter praising the record maker, with one in particular commenting: '@lorde Thank you so much Tonight was a blast'
Another followed suit with: 'The @lorde concert in Melbourne, absolutely incredible! Best concert I've been to by far!'
While one die-hard fan gushed: 'I judge shows by how much they make me want to perform and how much hunger they put in me to create music and create.
'And honestly, I've never felt more inspired to write, perform and share music than I have tonight. Thank you @lorde, that was breathtaking.'
![Positive vibes: Another followed suit with: 'The @lorde concert in Melbourne, absolutely incredible! Best concert I've been to by far!'](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F43D00000578-5120041-Positive_vibes_Another_followed_suit_with_The_lorde_concert_in_M-a-12_1511755467493.jpg)
Positive vibes: Another followed suit with: 'The @lorde concert in Melbourne, absolutely incredible! Best concert I've been to by far!'
![Lit up: A spectacular illuminated backdrop added to the party atmosphere](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F3C800000578-5120041-Lit_up_A_spectacular_illuminated_backdrop_added_to_the_party_atm-a-15_1511755467514.jpg)
Lit up: A spectacular illuminated backdrop added to the party atmosphere
![Record maker: Lorde's debut single Royals reached number one on the US and UK charts](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F42D00000578-5120041-Record_maker_Lorde_s_debut_single_Royals_reached_number_one_on_t-a-13_1511755467510.jpg)
Record maker: Lorde's debut single Royals reached number one on the US and UK charts
Lorde's debut single Royals reached number one on the US and UK charts.
However, the entertainer revealed on 60 Minutes in June this year that she still considers herself an 'underdog.'
She humbly told Channel Nine's Allison Langdon: 'I'm just the underdog again. I always think, like making an album, I'm just that kid to and from work, sitting on the train.'
![Humble: However, the personality revealed on 60 Minutes in June this year, that she still considers herself an 'underdog'](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F41D00000578-5120041-Humble_However_the_personality_revealed_on_60_Minutes_in_June_th-a-17_1511755467959.jpg)
Humble: However, the personality revealed on 60 Minutes in June this year, that she still considers herself an 'underdog'
![Hard worker: She humbly told Channel Nine's Allison Langdon: 'I'm just the underdog again. I always think, like making an album, I'm just that kid to and from work, sitting on the train'](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F3ED00000578-5120041-Hard_worker_She_humbly_told_Channel_Nine_s_Allison_Langdon_I_m_j-a-18_1511755467965.jpg)
Hard worker: She humbly told Channel Nine's Allison Langdon: 'I'm just the underdog again. I always think, like making an album, I'm just that kid to and from work, sitting on the train'
![In demand: Lorde has currently been on the road for her Melodrama World Tour](http://web.archive.org./web/20171218213905/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/04/46B4F43900000578-5120041-In_demand_Lorde_has_currently_been_on_the_road_for_her_Melodrama-a-19_1511755468043.jpg)
In demand: Lorde has currently been on the road for her Melodrama World Tour
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