The ultimate tribute act just got a whole lot more real – literally! Italian sensation The 9075 dished out the inside scoop on their jaw-dropping stint as surprise performers at Matty Healy's stag do in sun-kissed Malibu, California. And what a secret they kept: sworn to silence for two months prior to the bash, which celebrated The 1975 frontman's impending nuptials with model and musician Gabbriette Bechtel.
Red-hot footage has been making waves on social media, capturing Healy trading places with his tribute counterparts for rip-roaring renditions of The 1975 anthems 'The Sound' and 'Give Yourself A Try'. It was a party to remember at the Aviator Nation Dreamland venue, where The 9075 tore it up for around 25 lucky guests – including fellow bandmates George Daniel, Ross MacDonald, and Adam Hann, who donned some seriously Healy-themed get-ups.
According to Matthew Parker, the maestro behind The 9075's management, it was a call from Healy's brother and best man, Louis, that set the wheels in motion – two months prior to the big bash. The couple wanted to give their groom-to-be a private performance by his favourite tribute act, but with one major caveat: absolute secrecy for everyone involved.
Parker revealed it was the toughest part of the entire operation: keeping it under wraps from even those closest to The 9075. But when they finally took to the stage and Healy's face lit up, all that effort was worth it. The night only got wilder as The 9075 hung out with Healy and his crew at Barney's Beanery for an England World Cup match, before making a memorable appearance at the wedding rehearsal party at the legendary Rainbow Bar & Grill on Sunset Boulevard.
The band is now revving up for their UK tour – with dates in Dunfermline and Aberdeen on the horizon – but they're still buzzing from that Malibu magic. Parker highlighted the surreal contrast between performing on a beach in California and rocking Scotland, proving just how unique live music can be. The 9075 have already shared a sneak peek of their night on Instagram, marking it as an unforgettable moment from July 14, 2026 – with plenty more videos to come detailing their epic journey.