YOASOBI and The Black Pumas are skipping this year's Fuji Rock festivities.
On 25 July, Fuji Rock revealed that YOASOBI vocalist Ikura was diagnosed with COVID-19 and will no longer be able to perform at this weekend's festival. The 'Suki da' act was scheduled to perform on 29 July alongside the likes of Vampire Weekend, BONOBO, The Hu, and more.
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— YOASOBI (@YOASOBI_staff) July 25, 2022
ボーカル・ikuraの新型コロナウイルス感染に伴い、7月29日(金)に予定していたFUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '22出演を辞退させていただきます。
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Japanese folk rock outfit OAU will take their place on the GREEN STAGE.
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF YOASOBI, BLACK PUMAS
— FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (@fujirock_jp) July 25, 2022
The artist OAU will be taking their place at the Green Stage on Friday July 29th and NAI PALM from HIATUS KAIYOTE will be performing at the Field of Heaven on Saturday July 30th!
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The Black Pumas have also revealed that they are cancelling their Fuji Rock stint "due to unforeseen circumstances". The band also recently cancelled their appearances at Calgary Folk Music Festival and Big Sky Festival. HIATUS KAYOTE's NAI PALM will be performing at the FIELD OF HEAVEN on 30 July.
Check out the new lineup below:
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