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Lambrini Girls Cancel Coachella Appearance After Guitarist's Neck Injury
British punk band forced to reschedule U.S. tour due to 'acute brain injury'
Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:50am
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The abrupt cancellation of Lambrini Girls' Coachella set due to the guitarist's injury exposes the physical risks and challenges that musicians face on tour.Coachella TodayThe British punk band Lambrini Girls has been forced to cancel their upcoming appearance at the Coachella music festival after the band's guitarist, Phoebe Lunny, announced she had fractured her neck and suffered an 'acute brain injury.' The band revealed the news in an Instagram post, explaining that Lunny was misdiagnosed after the accident happened in Australia and that doctors have ordered her not to fly or perform for six weeks.
Why it matters
Coachella is one of the biggest and most high-profile music festivals in the world, so the cancellation of a scheduled act is significant news in the entertainment industry. The injury to the Lambrini Girls' guitarist also highlights the risks and challenges that musicians can face, especially during extensive touring schedules.
The details
According to the band's Instagram post, Phoebe Lunny fractured her neck and suffered an 'acute brain injury' in an accident that occurred while the band was in Australia. Lunny was reportedly misdiagnosed initially, delaying proper treatment. As a result, doctors have ordered her not to fly or perform for six weeks, forcing the band to cancel their Coachella appearance as well as reschedule their entire U.S. headline tour.
- On April 8, 2026, Lambrini Girls announced the cancellation of their Coachella performance.
- The band said the accident happened in Australia, but Lunny was misdiagnosed initially.
The players
Lambrini Girls
A British punk band scheduled to perform at the 2026 Coachella music festival.
Phoebe Lunny
The guitarist for Lambrini Girls who suffered a neck fracture and 'acute brain injury' in an accident, forcing the band to cancel their Coachella appearance.
What they’re saying
“We have to pull out of Coachella and reschedule our whole American headline tour. Long story short, I fractured my neck and I have an acute brain injury.”
— Phoebe Lunny, Guitarist, Lambrini Girls
“This isn't something we are taking lightly and we are really sad. We hope and pray there's some universe we get to play there next year instead.”
— Phoebe Lunny, Guitarist, Lambrini Girls
What’s next
The band said all of their headline tour dates are being rescheduled, but their performances scheduled for late May in the United Kingdom and Europe are still expected to take place.
The takeaway
The cancellation of Lambrini Girls' Coachella appearance due to the guitarist's serious injury highlights the physical risks and challenges that musicians face, especially during extensive touring schedules. While disappointing for fans, the band's focus on Lunny's health and recovery is the responsible decision.
