Lambrini Girls Withdraw from Coachella Due to Singer's Injuries

The British punk duo Lambrini Girls has withdrawn from this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival after vocalist and guitarist Phoebe Lunny sustained a fractured neck and an acute brain injury. The band announced the decision on Instagram on April 8, just days before their scheduled debut performances on April 11 and 18 at the event in Indio, California.

Lunny's injuries occurred during the band's recent tour in Australia, where the condition was initially misdiagnosed, resulting in delayed treatment. Doctors have advised her to avoid flying and performing for at least six weeks to ensure proper recovery. In their social media post, the band explained the situation directly to fans: "Long story short, I fractured my neck and have an acute brain injury." The announcement included a photo of Lunny in a hospital gown and confirmed that the entire North American leg of their headline tour would be rescheduled, while their upcoming shows in the United Kingdom and Europe, starting in late May, would proceed as planned.

The duo, consisting of Lunny and bassist Selin MacieiraBoşgelmez, expressed deep disappointment over missing Coachella. "We have received quite a lot of...