Coachella festival organisers have officially confirmed the cancellation of DJ Anyma's highly anticipated set due to severe high winds impacting the event's safety protocols. The American DJ, whose real name is Matteo Milleri, was compelled to issue a public apology to disappointed fans after the joint decision was made to pull his performance.
Safety Concerns Force Last-Minute Cancellation
The festival released an official statement on their Instagram account on Friday, explaining the rationale behind the abrupt cancellation. 'Due to strong winds affecting Anyma’s stage build, he is unable to perform tonight,' the statement read. It further emphasised that 'Coachella and Anyma have made this decision together with your safety as the priority.'
Anyma personally addressed his followers in the comments section, expressing his regret over the situation. 'I’m sorry everyone. We’ve done everything in our control to build the show I’ve worked an entire year on. Safety always comes first and we’re working on a solution now,' he wrote. There has been no immediate confirmation regarding whether his set will be rescheduled, although he remains scheduled to perform on Saturday night as part of the festival lineup.
Immersive Performance and Artistic Profile
Anyma had been slated to take the main stage at midnight, following approximately ninety minutes after Sabrina Carpenter's headline slot on Friday evening. His performances are renowned for being immersive 360-degree digital art and music experiences, actively encouraging audience interaction with both cutting-edge visuals and soundscapes.
The artist boasts an impressive collaborative history with global superstars including Blackpink's Lisa, Lana Del Rey, and Ellie Goulding. Additionally, Anyma is one half of the acclaimed electronic music duo Tale Of Us and commands a substantial social media presence with 3.5 million Instagram followers.
Coachella 2026: A Star-Studded Lineup
The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is illuminating the desert landscape of Indio, California, across two consecutive weekends. The event is headlined by pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter, global icon Justin Bieber, and Colombian superstar Karol G, generating immense anticipation.
They are joined by an exceptionally diverse roster of artists spanning multiple genres and generations, including:
- Young Thug
- Turnstile
- David Byrne
- FKA twigs
- Addison Rae
- Ethel Cain
Legacy acts such as Iggy Pop, Moby, and Devo have also secured spots on the packed schedule. Notably, Radiohead's appearance is hinted at under a mysterious note teasing 'The Bunker Debut of Kid A Mnesia'. The festival also marks a comeback for influential bands The xx and The Strokes.
Headliner Highlights and Historic Moments
Justin Bieber's booking represents a major milestone, as he has never been officially billed at Coachella before, despite previous surprise cameos during sets by artists like Ariana Grande and Chance the Rapper. His most recent live performance was at the 2026 Grammys on February 1, with his last full concert occurring at a private Roxy Theatre show in late March.
The 'Baby' hitmaker has not headlined a major tour since cancelling his 49-date Justice World Tour due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Reports indicate that for his Coachella performance, the two-time Grammy-winner negotiated a fee exceeding $10 million directly with promoter Goldenvoice, surpassing previous high earners Beyoncé and Lady Gaga to become the festival's highest-compensated artist ever.
'It's a groundbreaking move for a headliner, and it's something he built entirely on his own,' an insider close to Bieber revealed. The source added that this signals 'the start of an exciting new era for Justin - one where he's fully in the driver's seat.'
Sabrina Carpenter, returning after a 2024 Coachella performance, has teased that her 2026 show will be 'the most ambitious show I've ever done.' For Karol G, this headline slot marks a long-awaited return following her 2022 debut and establishes her as the first Latina artist to lead the iconic Coachella stage, promoting her new album 'Tropicoqueta'.
Weekend pass prices for this year's event ranged from $549 to $1,299. The previous year's Coachella was headlined by Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, and Doja Cat, setting a high bar for the current edition's entertainment spectacle.
