Jack White to Replace Lambrini Girls at Coachella After Phoebe Lunny’s Brain Injury

The U.K.-based punk and noise rock duo Lambrini Girls have withdrawn from the 2026 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and postponed their upcoming U.S. Tour dates. The decision follows a serious injury sustained by the group’s singer and guitarist, Phoebe Lunny.

On April 8, 2026, Lunny announced via Instagram that she had suffered a fractured neck and an acute brain injury. The injuries occurred while the band was touring Australia.

Lunny stated that the medical condition was initially misdiagnosed, which resulted in a delay in receiving the necessary treatment. Due to the severity of the injuries, doctors have ordered that she cannot perform or fly for a minimum of six weeks.

Long story short: I fractured my neck and have an acute brain injury. […] We have received quite a lot of messages re Coachella, we are so gutted, guys. We want to be there so badly. If it was a broken leg, I would do a Dave Grohl and play it. This isn’t something we are taking lightly and we are really sad.

Phoebe Lunny via Instagram

Coachella Schedule Changes

Lambrini Girls were scheduled to make their Coachella debut on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Their set was slated for 3 p.m. In the Mojave Tent.

Former White Stripes frontman Jack White has been announced as the replacement performer. He will fill the Saturday afternoon slot previously held by the duo.

Tour Postponement and Career Context

Beyond the festival cancellation, the duo is rescheduling a series of headlining spring tour dates in the United States. Lunny, who is also known for the song Bad Apple, expressed hope that the band would be able to perform at the festival in a future year.

The cancellation comes as the band continues to build momentum following the 2025 release of their full-length debut album, Who Let The Dogs Out.

Lunny indicated on social media that she expects a speedy recovery, though the band’s immediate performance schedule remains suspended per medical orders.