KATSEYE will not be taking the stage at Olivia Rodrigo’s first Daisy Chain Fields festival after Megan Skiendiel hurt her ankle during tour rehearsals.
The girl group had been scheduled to perform on the Dandelion Stage on Saturday (29.08.26) at Great Park in Irvine, California. With one member needing a period of recuperation, Devon Again has been named as the replacement and will play the 1:05pm to 1:35pm window.
A statement from the Pinky Up crew read: “We are truly sorry to say that we won’t be able to perform at Daisy Chain Fields this Saturday.
“Megan twisted her ankle yesterday during a tour rehearsal and, after medical evaluation, doctors have advised her to rest and allow it to heal properly so we can be prepared for our upcoming tour.”
Santigold’s set has been rescheduled to 2:15pm to 2:45pm, a slot that coincides with what was originally KATSEYE’s time.
In addition to Olivia, the lineup includes Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Bikini Kill, Garbage and The Breeders, with special guests such as Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and Karen O also appearing.
Megan had recently spoken openly about her mental health struggles as two of the group’s members take time off to prioritize their wellbeing.
Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman are taking a pause to focus on their wellness, and Megan has described therapy as a real help for her.
Speaking to PEOPLE, she said: “I’ve always dealt with mental health stuff, in that sense.
“But I think something that’s really helped me is the people I surround myself with, especially the girls.”
Megan also spoke about how supported she feels within the band.
She explained: “I’m very outgoing, but some people might think that could be too much. Yet these girls never make me feel like I’m overdoing it.
“So I think the best thing that’s helped me is simply being around the right people.”
On the benefits of regular therapy sessions, she added: “It’s really nice to talk through feelings instead of keeping them inside.
“That’s the biggest thing I’ve learned.”
Megan had previously stepped back in 2024 after injuring her back and can empathize with how a bandmate might need rest.
In the girls’ Wild Hearts documentary released this summer, she said: “For me, when I was on hiatus, I sustained a back injury and it was incredibly hard to watch the other girls’ activities while I couldn’t be there.”
