Coachella 2020 Music Festival Likely to Be Postponed Over Coronavirus Concerns

After initially stating March 13 that it planned to move forward with its scheduled July 1-5 dates in New Orleans, Essence Fest 2020 announced late Friday (March 27) that it will move "closer to the fall" instead, given the heightened concerns around the coronavirus."Based on developments over the past couple of weeks, including updates from our city and health partners, we are officially announcing that we will move the 2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture closer to the fall," reads a tweet from

The Producers Guild of America has postponed its annual Produced By Conference, originally scheduled for June 6 and 7 in Los Angeles, becoming the latest event to do so amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, the PGA said it is "built on the notion of bringing people together through film, television and new media.

The Beale Street Music Festival and the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis, Tennessee, have been postponed because of the new coronavirus outbreak. Memphis in May officials said in a statement Thursday (March 19) tha

Princess Beatrice’s plans to walk down the aisle have altered for the third time — this time due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The 2020 Eurovision song contest has been cancelled. The event’s 65th edition was to take place in Rotterdam from May 12-16 and be broadcast live globally. “We, like the millions of you around the world, are extremely saddened that it cannot take place in May,” organize

MEXICO CITY — The filming in Mexico of a big budget Steven Spielberg-produced Amazon mini-series, starring Spanish actor Javier Bardem, has been suspended due to concerns about the coronavirus, according to a letter sent to cast and crew on Friday and seen by Reuters.

The Mexican festival Vive Latino has no plans of shutting down this weekend, says Jordi Puig, Vive Latino founder and director.

This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in Cleveland has been postponed as a result of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic. "The health and safety of our fans and visitors is our highest priority.

By Mike Fleming Jr

This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in Cleveland has been postponed as a result of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic."The health and safety of our fans and visitors is our highest priority.

The Who have postponed their UK tour because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Amid growing concerns for the safety of its attendees, workers and performers in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have been postponed and rescheduled, according to a statement from Goldenvoice, the entity responsible for the two events in …

Amid growing concerns for the safety of its attendees, workers and performers in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have been postponed and rescheduled, according to a statement from Goldenvoice, the entity responsible for the two events in Coachella Valley, Calif. “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.

Put away the flower crowns. The 2020 Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals have officially been rescheduled over ongoing fears surrounding the coronavirus.  Event organizer Goldenvoice announced the news in a statement on Tuesday.

The annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is the latest major event to be affected as worldwide concerns over COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, continue to grow.

By Dino-Ray Ramos, Patrick Hipes

By Mike Fleming Jr

A tweet circulating from New York Magazine contributor Yashar Ali suggests that Coachella 2020 has been postponed. Per Ali's tweet, the megafestival will be moved to two consecutive weekends in October, marking an involuntary return to form, of sorts (the first-ever Coachella festival, which Rage Against The Machine also headlined, was held in October 1999.)