Lambrini Girls Cancel Coachella, Postpone Tour After Singer's Neck Fracture

The punk duo's lead singer Phoebe Lunny suffered an 'acute brain injury' and must recover for 6 weeks.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:19pm

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An abstract, high-contrast close-up photograph of a cracked, shattered mirror reflecting a dim, moody red light, conveying the emotional and physical impact of Phoebe Lunny's injury on the Lambrini Girls band.The devastating injury to Lambrini Girls singer Phoebe Lunny has forced the band to cancel their Coachella debut and postpone their U.S. tour, shattering their momentum.Chicago Today

The punk rock band Lambrini Girls has dropped out of their scheduled Coachella performances and postponed their U.S. tour after lead singer Phoebe Lunny suffered a neck fracture and an 'acute brain injury' while in Australia. The band announced they are 'gutted' to miss Coachella but must reschedule their American tour dates while Lunny recovers for at least 6 weeks on doctor's orders.

Why it matters

Lambrini Girls was slated to make their Coachella debut this year, bringing their high-energy punk sound to the iconic music festival. The band's withdrawal is a major disappointment for fans, but their health and safety must come first as Lunny recovers from her serious injuries.

The details

According to the band's Instagram post, Lunny fractured her neck and suffered an 'acute brain injury' while in Australia. The injury was 'misdiagnosed' and 'late treatment', leading doctors to order that Lunny cannot fly or perform for at least 6 weeks. As a result, Lambrini Girls has canceled their Coachella sets and rescheduled their entire U.S. tour, though they plan to keep their Europe and UK tour dates.

  • On April 8, 2026, Lambrini Girls announced they would no longer be performing at Coachella.
  • Lunny suffered the neck fracture and brain injury while in Australia, prior to the band's scheduled Coachella performances.

The players

Lambrini Girls

A punk rock duo featuring Phoebe Lunny and Selin Macieira-Boşgelmez that was scheduled to make its Coachella debut in 2026.

Phoebe Lunny

The lead singer of Lambrini Girls who suffered a neck fracture and 'acute brain injury' while in Australia, forcing the band to cancel their Coachella appearance and postpone their U.S. tour.

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What they’re saying

“Seeing people of all ages, genders and backgrounds come together to mosh, lift each other up, chant, cry, scream in both parts joyful and angry, is my greatest joy.”

— Phoebe Lunny, Lead Singer, Lambrini Girls

“We're gutted. We wanted to be there so badly. If it was a broken leg, I would do a [Dave Grohl] and play it.”

— Phoebe Lunny, Lead Singer, Lambrini Girls

What’s next

Lambrini Girls hopes to perform at Coachella in 2027 once Phoebe Lunny has fully recovered from her neck fracture and brain injury.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the risks and challenges faced by musicians, especially in the high-intensity world of live performances. Lambrini Girls' withdrawal from Coachella is a disappointment, but their health and safety must come first as Lunny focuses on her recovery.