Who could replace Beyonc茅 at Coachella 2017?
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It’s the news the ticket-holding members of the Beyhive were dreading: , under doctors’ orders, will not play Coachella 2017. You did see that baby bump at the Grammys, right? Another two months and we’re pretty sure Bey would be reforming on stage, with her twins taking on the roles of Kelly and Michelle.
While Beyoncé has been confirmed to headline the festival in 2018 (yay), that doesn’t answer the pressing question of who will replace her at Coachella this year. We have a few suggestions…
Lady Gaga
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She’s just played the Super Bowl Halftime Show and announced a huge world tour, which – conveniently – doesn’t start until August: could use Coachella as a dress rehearsal? As a former Beyoncé collaborator, we like to think Queen Bey might have picked up the Telephone (geddit?) and presented the ’chella organisers with her own replacement.
Frank Ocean
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He was notably absent from this year’s line-up, despite dropping second album Blonde last August, so it’s not like doesn’t have the material. His single with and has just landed and it has ‘festival vibes’ written all over it. Come on Frank, give the people what they want.
Ed Sheeran
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Have you been to the US lately? If so, you will know that is on their radio stations just as much – if not more – than he is in the UK. In fact, he should probably borrow ’s Mr Worldwide moniker and get on with it. But wait… Ed’s playing a sold out show in Manchester on the second date he’d need to replace Beyoncé at Coachella. Maybe he could do the first weekend and someone else could do the second? Probs not.
Adele
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is free as a bird in April! She could treat Coachella as a practice run for her huge Wembley shows this summer. She’s another strong female and Queen Bey herself is a fan. Yes, this one could actually come off… maybe.
Taylor Swift
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’s never played Coachella before, but wouldn’t it be the perfect place to actually do a Beyoncé, and drop a surprise new album? We’re sure her entire squad will be attending regardless, so it’s a great excuse for a party, really. Go on, Taylor.
Kanye West
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Taylor, he’s gonna let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best Coachella sets planned of all time! Perhaps will take matters into his own hands again and bring The Life Of Pablo to the Colorado Desert? He better decide soon; Kim needs time to plan her festival looks.
Jay Z
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Teamwork makes the dream work, so maybe Beyoncé’s bae, , will step up and fill in. He headlined back in 2010 and it would be pretty good for the family business if he stepped up to the plate this year. Maybe he's got a new album ready he'd like to perform? We live in hope.
Rihanna
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She was a welcome surprise guest during Calvin Harris' set in 2016, so maybe this year will take centre stage? Remember how excited Taylor Swift was when she appeared? Remember all those pictures of Rihanna hanging out with Leonardo DiCaprio afterwards? Coachella 2017 needs a little RiRi injection.
Steve Aoki
Now, there’s one major flaw in this plan, in that ’s got another show on the second weekend of Coachella. But this is a DJ who’s managed to play three shows in one day before – if anyone can pull off a little scheduling clash, it’s him. With Calvin Harris headlining in 2016, maybe the organisers will plump for another massive EDM act, and we’d say Steve fits that bill. Oh, and as Danny Howard realised when he , there's sure to be plenty of cake involved.
Chance The Rapper
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He's the man of the moment following his Best Rap Album Grammy win, so could get his chance (sorry...) at headlining Coachella? He does call Bey his aunt, after all - and what are relatives for if not having your back and getting you massive festival gigs?
