In a dramatic turn of events, the punk‑rock trio Lambrini Girls announced last week that they will not perform at Coachella 2026. The decision comes after lead vocalist Phoebe Lunny suffered a serious neck fracture and an acute brain injury during a show in Australia. The band’s sudden withdrawal has stunned fans worldwide and raised questions about the safety of touring musicians.
What Happened to Phoebe Lunny?
On April 9, Phoebe Lunny took to Instagram to explain the circumstances that forced the band to cancel their Coachella set. In a candid post, she revealed that she fractured her neck and was diagnosed with an acute brain injury—an injury that can have lasting neurological effects. She added that the injury was misdiagnosed initially, leading to a delay in treatment. The doctors’ orders are clear: she must refrain from flying and performing for at least six weeks.
“Long story short: I fractured my neck and have an acute brain injury,” Lunny wrote. “TLDR: happened in Australia. Misdiagnosed. Late treatment. Doctors orders are I can’t fly or perform for 6 weeks.” The post, which included a photo of her in a hospital gown, was met with an outpouring of support from fans and fellow musicians alike.
While the exact details of the incident remain private, it is clear that the injury is severe enough to jeopardize not only the band’s Coachella appearance but also their entire upcoming tour. The band’s official statement confirmed that they will postpone all U.S. dates to allow Lunny the necessary time to recover.
Impact on Lambrini Girls’ Tour Schedule
Lambrini Girls had been slated to headline several U.S. venues in the months leading up to Coachella, including shows in Los Angeles, Austin, and New York. With the sudden cancellation, the band has announced a full postponement of these dates. However, they are keeping their U.K. and European shows in late May on the calendar, as Lunny’s doctors believe she will be fit to perform by then.
Below is a list of the shows that remain scheduled, along with their new dates:
- London, U.K. – May 18, 2026 – O2 Academy Brixton
- Berlin, Germany – May 20, 2026 – Mercedes-Benz Arena
- Paris, France – May 22, 2026 – AccorHotels Arena
- Amsterdam, Netherlands – May 24, 2026 – AFAS Live
- Barcelona, Spain – May 26, 2026 – L’Auditori
While the band’s management is working to reschedule the postponed U.S. shows, fans are left with a sense of uncertainty. The band’s official channels have promised updates as soon as new dates are confirmed.
Fans and the Community Response
Lunny’s Instagram post also touched on the emotional impact of the cancellation. She acknowledged that fans in the United States, in particular, would be disappointed. “It’s dark times, especially in the states,” she wrote. “There are so many good folks who are carving out community and lifting each other up in the face of fascism.”
Her words resonated with the punk community, which values solidarity and resistance. The band’s ethos—“Making space for subversion and resistance is at the core of what this band is about”—was highlighted in her message. She also described the joy she finds in seeing people
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