Katy Perry Reportedly Earned $4 Million Performing for Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Wiz

Katy Perry performed at a private employee retreat organised by Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz in Khao Lak, Thailand, last week. Her appearance was estimated to have cost between $3 million (£2.2 million) and $4 million (£2.9 million), including performance and production expenses.

The five-day luxury getaway drew online criticism, with some social media users questioning Perry's decision to entertain employees of the Israeli-founded company amid wider political debate over its origins and business activities.

Google acquired Wiz in a $32 billion (£23.92 billion) deal. The company flew employees to Thailand for a five-day luxury retreat, where Perry surprised staff with hits including 'I Kissed a Girl'.

The holiday reportedly cost tens of millions of shekels, while her performance and production expenses were estimated at $3 million (£2.2 million) and $4 million (£2.9 million). The figure was not her confirmed personal fee.

Katy Perry's Wiz Performance Prompts Online Criticism

The private concert prompted discussion on ATRL, an international music forum, where users questioned Perry's decision to perform for employees of an Israeli company.

One user said they had encountered posts from Thai citizens complaining about what they described as 'Zionist tourists', adding that visitors were not only travelling to Thailand but bringing Perry with them.

Another user expressed disappointment in Perry, while a third criticised celebrities who take public positions on social issues but accept lucrative private bookings from wealthy clients and corporations.

The comments represent individual opinions, not evidence of widespread backlash among Thai residents or music fans. Claims about reactions in Thailand also remain unverified.

Perry faced similar criticism in February 2024 after performing at Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt's Melbourne estate during a private gathering attended by Australia's prime minister and other senior figures.

The appearance attracted a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the property, with protesters criticising the gathering while people in Gaza faced bombing and hunger. Victoria Police confirmed that approximately 40 demonstrators had gathered outside the mansion, although no arrests were made.

Wiz Has A History Of Lavish Employee Celebrations

Perry's appearance is not the first expensive celebration organised by Wiz. In February 2026, the company held its traditional Purim party at Expo Tel Aviv under the name 'Wizcotheque', with an ABBA-inspired theme.

The event was estimated to have cost approximately 10 million shekels (£2.35 million) and featured more than 20 Israeli performers, including Ninet Tayeb, Shiri Maimon, Sarit Hadad, Eden Ben Zaken and Peer Tasi. The reported expenditure was an estimate rather than a confirmed company disclosure.

Wiz has also arranged overseas experiences and themed entertainment for its employees. In one previous initiative, the company flew dozens of staff members to Mauritius for a private version of the reality television programme Survivor.

In March 2022, it organised another company event centred on Disney music, featuring performances by Sarit Hadad, Berry Sakharof, Noa Kirel and Maor Cohen. The evening also brought Ninet Tayeb and Ran Danker together for a reunion performance.

More recently, Wiz held its annual sales gathering in Las Vegas in March 2026, attended by dozens of employees from Israel despite the ongoing war. American rapper Pitbull performed at the event, which featured a production built around a fictional airline called 'WizAir'.