Just days before it was set to begin, Coachella has lost one of its biggest names, with Solange pulling the plug due to “production delays”.
Next weekend, we’ll see the first round of performances take place as part of the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
While the likes of Childish Gambino, Ariana Grande, and Tame Impala are headlining this year’s festivities, there are some pretty huge names to be found elsewhere on the bill.
However, with under a week to go before the first weekend of the festival begins, Solange has cancelled her appearance.
Due to major production delays, Solange will unfortunately no longer be performing at this year's festival. She sends her sincerest apologies, and looks forward to performing at Coachella in the future.
— Coachella (@coachella) April 8, 2019
Taking to Twitter earlier today, the official Coachella account revealed the news to their legion of followers.
“Due to major production delays, Solange will unfortunately no longer be performing at this year’s festival,” they wrote.
“She sends her sincerest apologies, and looks forward to performing at Coachella in the future.”
While the sort of production delays that have resulted in Solange’s cancellation are unclear, this news comes just over a month from the release of her latest album, When I Get Home.
At this stage, it’s unknown whether or not Solange’s spot on the festival (which was set to take place just before Tame Impala’s on Sunday night) will be replaced by anyone, though organisers seem rather positive that she will be back in the future.
In related news, this weekend saw the death of a lead rigger at Coachella, with 49-year-old Christopher Griffin passing away after falling during the festival setup.
“Today, Goldenvoice lost a colleague, a friend, a family member,” explained promoter Goldenvoice in a statement. “Our friend fell while working on a festival stage.”
“It is with heavy hearts and tremendous difficulty that we confirm his passing. He has been with our team for 20 years in the desert and was doing what he loved.”
“He was a hard-working and loving person that cared deeply about his team. As our lead rigger, he was responsible for the countless incredible shows that have been put on at the festival. We will miss him dearly.”
Check out Solange’s ‘Almeda’:
Coachella Lineup 2019
Friday, April 12th and 19th
Childish Gambino
Janelle Monae
The 1975
DJ Snake
Diplo
RÜFÜS DU SOL
BLACKPINK
Anderson .Paak
Kacey Musgraves
Juice WRLD
Ella Mai
Fisher
Jaden Smith
Nina Kraviz
Gorgon City
Mon Laferte
Khruangbin
Kayzo
dvsn
King Princess
Chris Lake
Jauz
Hot Since 82
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Sophie
Nicole Moudaber
Tierra Whack
Polo & Pan
Beach Fossils
Yellow Days
The Frights
Nora En Pure
Yves Tumor
SG Lewis
Kero Kero Bonito
JPEGMAFIA
Nic Fanciulli
Kolsch
CamelPhat
Let’s Eat Grandma
U.S. Girls
Anna Lunoe
Amelie Lens
Hurray for the Riff Raff
Walker & Royce
Turnstile
Ross From Friends
Lauren Lane
Still Woozy
Blond:ish
Tomasa Del Real
Las Robertas
Dave P
Saturday, April 13th and 20th
Tame ImpalaSolange
Kid Cudi
Weezer
Aphex Twin
J Balvin
Billie Eilish
Bassnectar
Four Tet
Christine and The Queens
Wiz Khalifa
Mac DeMarco
Bazzi
Maggie Rogers
Sheck Wes
Gryffin
Bob Moses
Virgil Abloh
Tale of Us
Sabrina Claudio
Ty Segall
White Fence
Deep Dish
Smino
FKJ
The Interrupters
SiR
Idris Elba
Parcels
JAIN
Soulection
Turnover
SALES
Clozee
A R I Z O N A
Murda Beatz
Jambinai
Ame
Chon
Little Simz
Adriatique
Lee Burridge
The Garden
Agoria
Hop Along
Shame
Superorganism
Serpentwithfeet
Ookay
Steady Holiday
Javiera Mena
The Messthetics
The Red Pears
Heidi Lawden
Sunday, April 14th and 21st
Ariana Grande
Khalid
Zedd
Gesaffelstein
Bad Bunny
Dillon Francis
CHVRCHES
YG
Cirez D
Playboi Carti
H.E.R.
Blood Orange
Pusha T
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Kaytranada
Gucci Gang
Jon Hopkins
Sofi Tukker
Lizzo
Dermot Kennedy
SOB X RBE
Clairo
NGHTMRE
Perfume (Japan)
Boy Pablo
Guy Gerber
HYUKOH
Emily King
Dennis Lloyd
Alice Merton
Shallou
070 Shake
Soccer Mommy
Rico Nasty
Cola Boyy
Wallows
Mansionair
Nocturnal Sunshine
Dusky
Yotto
Patrice Baumel
Iceage
Men I Trust
Charlotte de Witte
Ocho Ojos
Razorbumps
Tara Brooks
April 12th-14th, and 19th-21st
Empire Polo Club, Indio, California, USA
