Katseye Drops Out of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival

Katseye will not be heading to Irvine, California, this weekend for Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated Daisy Chain Fields Festival. The group said that member Megan Skiendiel suffered a sprained ankle and would need to rest while it heals.

“We’re so incredibly sorry to share that we are unable to perform at Daisy Chain Fields this Saturday,” the group said in a statement posted to Weverse. “Megan sprained her ankle yesterday during tour rehearsal and after being evaluated by doctors, she has been advised to stay off it and allow it to properly heal so we can be ready for our upcoming tour.”

For fans who were hoping to see Katseye perform, the group said it “breaks our hearts” that they won’t be able to make it. “We were especially excited for Daisy Chain Fields because it’s not just about music, but the greater mission of joy and community,” they added.

“We’re sending all our love to Olivia and to all of the incredible artists, non-profit organizations and volunteers who have given their time to make this day so special,” Katseye said before ending their update. “It’s going to be such an amazing day, and we can’t wait to see everyone out on tour.”

Rodrigo’s inaugural edition of the festival is set to kick off on Saturday, Aug. 29, and features an all-women lineup, including Nicks, Bikini Kill, Mitski, Doechii, Chappell Roan, Not for Radio, Quiet Light, Rachel Chinouriri, Santigold, and the Breeders, while Stevie Nicks, Karen O, and McLachlan are listed as special guests. Unsurprisingly, the fest sold out in 30 minutes.

The artists will perform for free, and the event will benefit a number of women- and girls-focused nonprofit organizations, including Baby2Baby, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Center for Reproductive Rights, FreeForm, Jhpiego, John Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, National Domestic Workers Alliance, National Institute for Reproductive Health, National Women’s Law Center, and Planned Parenthood.