Concerns continue to affect live
music industry, with
Madonna, Pearl Jam and Neil Young among those changing plans
Coachella, the most celebrated music festival in the US, has confirmed plans to move from April to October over coronavirus concerns.
“At the direction of the County of Riverside and local health authorities, we must sadly confirm the rescheduling of Coachella and Stagecoach due to COVID-19 concerns,” the festival said in a press release on Tuesday. “While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff and community very seriously. We urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials.”