Will Lorde perform at either of Charli XCX’s headlining performances at the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival?

If Lorde performs (or it is announced that they will perform) at either of Charli XCX’s headlining performances at the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival during the official event timeframe, then the market resolves to Yes. Additional clarification(s): Lorde appears on stage or in the official broadcast or stream; AND Lorde actively and perceptibly contributes to a musical performance by singing (including audible lead or backing vocals), rapping, playing a musical instrument, DJ-ing, or conducting a live band; AND Is either a scheduled performer, a guest appearance during another artist's set, or is formally announced as a performer by official event organizers or Lorde's official representatives. Note: This Contract may resolve on the announcement of Lorde’s anticipated performance at either of Charli XCX’s headlining performances at the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival. If an announced Lorde later withdraws from either of Charli XCX’s headlining performances at the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival, this will not affect the resolution of the Contract. The following constitutes a performance and IS encompassed by the Payout Criterion: A full solo performance of one or more songs. A collaborative or joint performance in which Lorde is physically present and actively contributes musically. A guest appearance during another artist's set in which Lorde performs at least one full verse, chorus, or musical segment. A medley in which Lorde is present and actively performing, even if Lorde's portion is partial. A performance in which Lorde performs entirely via an officially produced and sanctioned satellite feed, video link, or holographic display that is presented as part of the official live event program, provided that the performance is real-time or was produced specifically for and presented exclusively within either of Charli XCX’s headlining performances at the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival. A DJ set in which Lorde is the performing DJ operating equipment live, regardless of whether Lorde sings. A pre-recorded performance segment presented as part of the official event program, provided it is attributed to Lorde by the official event organizers and presented as a performance (rather than a tribute, retrospective, or archival clip). A performance that begins within the official event timeframe but extends beyond it due to scheduling overrun, provided the performance commenced during the official timeframe. A performance at a rescheduled version of either of Charli XCX’s headlining performances at the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival where the reschedule occurs within one year of the original event date, pursuant to the postponement provisions below.