Madonna performed alongside producer Stuart Price and her daughter, Lourdes, at the “Club Confessions” album launch event in London on July 2. The appearance occurred just ahead of the July 3 release of Madonna’s 15th studio album, Confessions II.
The event, held at Magazine London, served as an official album release party and listening event for the new record, which acts as a sequel to the 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor. Madonna reunited with Price, who co-wrote and produced the original album, for this release. The album serves as her first studio collection since 2019’s Madame X.
A Rare Performance and Musical Revival
During the London showcase, Madonna joined Price behind the DJ decks to interact with the audience and sing along to tracks. A notable moment of the evening included the singer airing “Physical Attraction,” a track from her debut album in 1983. According to reports from the event, this performance marked the first time the song had been aired publicly since its release.
In addition to revisiting her early work, Madonna showcased new material, including the track “Danceteria.” The song serves as a lyrical nod to the legendary New York club where Madonna spent time in the early ’80s before breaking through as one of pop’s defining stars. While Price played excerpts of “Vogue,” Madonna brought out that song’s iconic dance moves.
Collaborative Roots in Confessions II
The new album features a contribution from Lourdes, also known as Lola Leon, on the track “The Test.” Madonna has publicly discussed the collaborative process, noting that her daughter had approached her about writing together “as a way to heal our relationship”.
The London party featured a lineup of guest DJs, including Honey Dijon, Jodie Harsh, and Horse Meat Disco. This event followed a series of international promotional stops for the album, including previous “Club Confessions” parties in Los Angeles and Paris. During the Los Angeles event in April, Madonna debuted new music in the presence of Addison Rae, while the Paris edition featured an appearance by Charli XCX.
Reception and Future Projects
Confessions II includes the Sabrina Carpenter collaboration “Bring Your Love,” as well as “I Feel So Free,” which NME described as a “hedonistic deep house-flavoured floor-filler”, and the “pounding” club-ready single “Love Sensation.” In a four-star review of Confessions II, NME wrote: “By drawing from her past, both personally and musically, Madonna has made her most vital album in over two decades. This grande dame still knows how to make us move.”
Beyond the music, Madonna has expanded the album’s reach through visual media. In June, she released Confessions II – The Film, a star-studded short film accompaniment to the album. The project features appearances from Carpenter, Kate Moss, Julia Garner, Benedict Cumberbatch, Shygirl, Richard E. Grant, Debi Mazar and Arca, among others. While the promotional cycle for the current album continues, the artist has teased that “something bigger is coming” after the promotional run for the album, while hinting at a possible Glastonbury 2027 slot.
Fans awaiting further updates regarding promotional appearances or tour dates can monitor the artist’s official social media channels for announcements. As the album release cycle progresses, any confirmed tour schedules or additional live dates will be publicized through her official management and label representatives.