Katy Perry performance at Wiz employee retreat in Thailand draws criticism
The cybersecurity company's five-day trip to Khao Lak reportedly featured a private concert by the singer.
The Google-owned cybersecurity firm Wiz organised a five-day employee retreat in Khao Lak, Thailand, which included a private performance by Katy Perry, according to a Times of India report.
The singer's appearance at the getaway has faced online criticism. Users on the international music forum ATRL questioned her decision to perform for the company, with some commenters challenging celebrities who maintain public social stances while accepting large private bookings.
The performance, which included hits such as “I Kissed a Girl,” reportedly cost between $3 million and $4 million, covering both her fee and production expenses. The retreat, which involved parties and luxury resort stays, was estimated to cost tens of millions of shekels.
Wiz was founded by Israeli entrepreneurs Assaf Rappaport and his partners. The company has a history of expensive celebrations, including a Purim party in Tel Aviv that cost approximately 10 million shekels and a sales event in Las Vegas featuring rapper Pitbull.
Google agreed to acquire Wiz for $32 billion in March 2025, a deal that closed in March 2026 to merge the business into Google Cloud.