Image: BBC• Local authorities in Reggio Emilia, Italy, have banned upcoming concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott. • The decision follows a pattern of cancellations, including West's scheduled June 19 performance at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, Poland. • Officials cited "formal and legal reasons" for the Polish cancellation, which influenced the Italian authorities' decision to block the events.
bbc.co.uk• Coachella Valley Music Festival unveiled 2026 lineup on April 9, headlined by Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, and Charli XCX for April 10-19 weekends. • Over 100 acts including Ice Spice and Megan Thee Stallion; weekend passes start at $599, VIP at $1,399. • Post-pandemic record attendance expected at 125,000 per day, boosting local economy by $600 million.
pitchfork.com• Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival opened April 5 in Indio, California, with Travis Scott headlining main stage to 125,000 attendees on Day 1. • Lineup includes Olivia Rodrigo, Post Malone; surprise guest appearances by Drake and Ice Spice boosted social media buzz to 50 million mentions. • Event generates $150 million economic impact for Riverside County, drawing criticism over high $600+ ticket prices.
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