Bleachers' set at the Newport Folk Festival became a star-studded affair, highlighted by surprise appearances from Hayley Williams of Paramore and Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. The performance was part of Jack Antonoff's "Ally Coalition Talent Show," an annual event that raises funds for LGBTQ+ youth. Other notable participants included Weyes Blood, Waxahatchee, Rufus Wainwright, and Dan Reeder, making for a memorable and collaborative performance that celebrated music and community.