Laufey Defends Young Fan After TikTok Backlash Over Perth Concert Outfit

A fun interactive moment at a Perth concert turned toxic when Laufey crowned a young girl named Clara as the best-dressed attendee.

TikTok Backlash Over the Paper Crown

The controversy centered on the effort and expense adult fans invest in their concert attire. Some TikTok users argued that other outfits were more detailed and deserving of the title. Another user commented, Undeserved and unfair. I love you, Laufey, but you clearly only did this to show that you care for your younger audience.

Other fans suggested a different approach to the competition to avoid such friction. Some proposed that the artist split winners by age group, with one fan stating, Honestly, I feel like they should’ve picked two winners: one for the child because she obviously deserved it as she worked hard but also one for somebody who had a really complex outfit.

Laufey’s Defense of the Young Fan

Laufey responded to the negativity by emphasizing that the choice was based on the aesthetic of the clothing rather than the age of the wearer. She noted that Clara’s outfit was her favorite of the night, stating, Her outfit was so beautiful and detailed, and I loved it not because of her age but because it was my fav that I saw that night!

Best Dressed guest is not a perfect system – luck plays a part as well! We don’t scan every single person, so sometimes we miss great outfits and people. Best Dressed guest is meant to be a fun little moment. Please, please don’t ever write negative comments about a child or anyone for the matter. It goes against EVERYTHING I stand for.

Laufey, singer

The singer further urged her audience to prioritize the joy of self-expression over competition, stating, I started doing this because I love encouraging people to dress up and express themselves. I wish I could crown everybody, but I sadly can’t. Let’s just enjoy dressing up and singing and dancing together. Love you!!

Fan Divide and the Concept of Sportsmanship

Not all fans joined the criticism.

Supporters of the decision questioned the lack of sportsmanship, with one fan asking, When did everyone get such bad sportsmanship omg, and another adding, Grown adults out here acting like grade school bullies to a child by the way. They argued that the moment would become a core memory for the child, making the adult resentment particularly jarring.

The incident has led some to question the viability of audience interactive segments. One fan noted that these moments often devolve into one big toxic competition, suggesting that this is why some artists have begun restricting such interactions to celebrities mid-tour. Another fan expressed shock that Laufey’s normally “chill” fandom would react so negatively.

Laufey is scheduled to continue her tour with performances in Melbourne on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, before moving on to dates in Brisbane and Sydney.