Massive Attack Turned Down Coachella 2025 Offer Over Environmental Concerns

Made up of Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall along with four decades of career, the iconic English trip-hop band Massive Attack recently stated in an interview for NME Magazine that they had refused to participate in the 26th edition of the Coachella festival. It was at the end of November when the poster of this new edition of the festival was released to the public, with headliners such as Lady Gaga, Green Day, Charli XCX, Post Malone and Meg…

Massive Attack Say They Turned Down Coachella Due to Festival’s Environmental Impact

“It’s a golf resort built on a desert, run on a sprinkler system, using public water supplies. Mental.”—Robert “3D” Del Naja

Massive Attack, Iggy Pop, Bad Gyal, Suede

With 2025 on the horizon, the Mallorca Live Festival has announced its line-up with a surprise. Father Christmas seems to have answered the wishes of many festival-goers, as Massive Attack, Iggy Pop, Bad Gyal, and Suede will be performing at the festival in Calvià from June 12 to 14, 2025. The 8th edition promises a harmonious blend of high and low notes, showcasing renowned artists and bands… Source

As they mentioned, their refusal has to do with the impact that the Festival has on the environment

Massive Attack on why they turned down the chance to play Coachella 2025

Massive Attack have opened up about why they passed on the offer to play at the 2025 edition of Coachella.

Massive Attack Turned Down Coachella 2025 Offer Over Environmental Concerns

If you’re holding out to see Massive Attack return to Coachella, you might be left waiting for some time. The English trip-hop duo – which comprises Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja and Grant ‘Daddy G’ Marshall – have spent close to 40 years becoming known for their activism and politics almost as much as their groundbreakingg music, with climate matters and environmentalism a strong focus of their efforts. Alongside support of the Extinction Rebellion …