Olivia Dean and Addison Rae Spotlight Their Onstage Personas
Olivia Dean and Addison Rae were among the headline acts for the 2026 Spotify Best New Artist Party on Thursday night in West Hollywood.
The two singers channeled their respective on-stage personas, with Rae styling a look reminiscent of a contemporary showgirl and Dean going classic with her streamlined dress. The British “Man I Need” singer wore the electra chiffon and sequin maxidress in violet by 16Arlington.
Olivia Dean performs onstage at the 2026 Spotify Best New Artist Party on Jan. 29 in West Hollywood.
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The cut was slim, featuring a full-length, sleeveless style accented with sequins and layered with sheer printed chiffon for an added touch of modernity. Dean styled delicate jewelry pieces to complete her attire.
As for Rae, the “Fame Is a Gun” singer wore a deconstructed skirt with layers of tulle and a high-low hem. Rae paired the skirt with a silky white bra top and finished her look with a coordinating flat cap. A statement piece of her performance attire was the sheer crystal-embellished boots Rae wore onstage.
Both Rae and Dean’s performances highlighted their respective approaches to fashion and onstage personas. Dean worked with stylist Simone Beyene throughout 2025, which marked the singer’s major rise to fame with hits like “Man I Need” and “So Easy (To Fall in Love).”
Addison Rae performs onstage at the Spotify Best New Artist Party on Jan. 29 in West Hollywood.
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Rae has worked with Interview Magazine fashion director Dara and costume designer and artist Fern Cerezo on her looks, particularly her performance attire for last night’s event.
The Spotify Best New Artist Party set the stage for the 2026 Grammy Awards, with performances by Best New Artist nominees Rae, Dean, Lola Young, Katseye, Alex Warren, Leon Thomas and Sombr. The Marías are also nominated for Best New Artist but did not perform at last night’s event. The 2026 Grammys will take place Sunday night at Los Angeles’ Cyrpto.com arena at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
