Turnstile: A Message of Love and Appreciation

Turnstile began their Friday evening performance at Coachella 2026 with a prerecorded introduction from singer Brendan Yates’ father, William Yates.

The message was delivered via screen before the band took the stage. Bill Yates expressed his pride in his son and the band, noting that the group had practiced in his house for approximately 13 years before eventually vacating the basement.

Yates addressed the crowd by stating that the band has reached a point where they prefer larger venues because they enjoy the energy of the audience. He concluded the message by telling the fans, we love you and Turnstile loves you and enjoy the ride.

Context of the Introduction

The introduction occurred one week after William Yates underwent emergency surgery. This medical emergency followed a physical attack by Brady Ebert, a former bandmate of Brendan Yates.

According to reports, Ebert allegedly struck Bill Yates with his car. Ebert is currently being held on charges of second-degree attempted murder, although he has claimed that he acted in self-defense.

Performance Highlights and Set List

Immediately following the message from Bill Yates, the band—consisting of Brendan Yates, Franz Lyons, Daniel Fang, Pat McCrory, and Meg Mills—appeared on stage.

The group opened their set with Never Enough, which serves as the title track of their most recent album. During the performance, the band was joined by Blood Orange to perform the collaboration Seein’ Stars.

The full set list for the Coachella 2026 performance included the following tracks:

• Never Enough
• T.L.C. (Turnstile Love Connection)
• Endless
• I Care / Dull
• Don’t Play
• Sole
• Seein’ Stars (with Blood Orange)
• Holiday
• Look Out for Me
• Mystery
• Blackout
• Birds