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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 Impala

Solange

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