Anyma's Coachella Set Canceled Due to Strong Winds
The festival and the artist jointly made the decision, citing attendee safety as the priority.
A scheduled performance by electronic music artist Anyma at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was canceled early Saturday morning due to strong winds affecting the stage structure. It is not yet known if the set will be rescheduled.
What Happened?
Artist: Anyma, an Italian American DJ and member of the electronic duo Tale of Us.
Scheduled Time: Midnight on Friday, April 12, on the festival's main stage.
Cancellation Time: Approximately 12:17 a.m. on Saturday, April 13.
Official Reason: "Strong wind conditions affecting Anyma’s stage build," according to a statement from the festival.
Decision Makers: The Coachella festival and Anyma.
Cited Priority: Attendee safety.
How Attendees Were Notified
The festival notified attendees of the schedule change through multiple channels:
- An online statement posted to the festival's official platforms.
- A push notification sent via the Coachella mobile app.
- For viewers of the official livestream, a note reading "Stage Wrapped" appeared under the "Main Stage" label.
The festival's statement concluded, "Further updates to come."
Festival Context
- Festival Dates: The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival began on Friday, April 12. The event continues through Sunday, April 14, and will repeat with an identical lineup from April 17 to 19.
- Performance Schedule: Anyma's set was scheduled to follow the headlining performance by Sabrina Carpenter on the first night.
- Other Performers: Other artists who performed on Friday included Dijon, Disclosure, and Turnstile. Additional scheduled headliners for the weekend are Justin Bieber and Karol G.
- Rescheduling: It has not been confirmed if Anyma's performance will be rescheduled for a later time during either weekend of the festival.
- Artist Comment: The entertainment publication Variety reported it has contacted a representative for Anyma for comment.