Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Bishop Briggs Criticized for Rose Parade 2026 Opening Act
Bishop Briggs, a singer with a Grammy nomination, opened the 2026 Rose Parade with a performance that didn't go well.
She sang some of her own songs and a cover of a famous song by Queen.
The crowd in Pasadena didn't seem to enjoy it, and many people on social media were very critical.
They said she didn't sing well and that her performance was a bad choice for the parade.
Bishop Briggs is known for her alternative and electropop music, and her real name is Sarah Grace McLaughlin.
Despite her background, this performance didn't impress many people.
Bishop Briggs opened the 2026 Rose Parade with a performance that received significant criticism.
She sang original songs and a cover of Queen's 'We Will Rock You' on a golden globe.
The audience in Pasadena did not engage with her performance, despite her efforts to connect.
Social media users heavily criticized her singing ability and the choice to have her open the parade.
Briggs is a British singer-songwriter known for her alternative and electropop music, with a Grammy nomination to her name.
- Who
- Bishop Briggs (Sarah Grace McLaughlin), a British singer-songwriter
- What
- A poorly received opening performance at the 2026 Rose Parade
- When
- During the 2026 Rose Parade
- Where
- Pasadena, California
- Why
- Briggs was chosen to open the parade, but her performance did not resonate with the audience or social media users
- Artist
- Bishop Briggs (Sarah Grace McLaughlin)
- Event
- 2026 Rose Parade
- Performance
- Original songs and covers
- Notable Song
- River
- Audience Reaction
- Negative
- Social Media Response
- Overwhelmingly critical
- Artist's Background
- British singer-songwriter, Grammy nominee
- Performance Setting
- Rain-soaked, Pasadena