Grammy Award-winning rapper and singer Doechii has unexpectedly withdrawn from several major European music festivals scheduled for this week, including London's All Points East, Bristol's Forwards Festival, and Paris's Rock en Seine. The announcements, made on August 19, 2025, have left fans disappointed and festival organizers scrambling to adjust their lineups.
Doechii, born Jaylah Hickmon, was slated to perform at All Points East on Saturday, August 23, alongside headliner RAYE and artists like Tyla and JADE. The festival organizers released a statement expressing regret over her cancellation:
"Unfortunately, Doechii will no longer be able to perform at All Points East on Saturday, August 23. We'd like to apologize to any disappointed fans and hope to welcome Doechii to All Points East in the future." (standard.co.uk)
Similarly, Forwards Festival in Bristol, where Doechii was scheduled to perform on Sunday, August 24, conveyed their disappointment:
"We are very sad to announce that Doechii will not be performing at her upcoming shows. She is an incredible artist, and we were as excited as you were to bring her to our hometown of Bristol." (bristolworld.com)
The Rock en Seine festival in Paris also confirmed her withdrawal from their lineup. As of now, no specific reasons have been provided for these cancellations, and Doechii has yet to release a public statement addressing the matter.
Fans have expressed their disappointment on social media, with some questioning the possibility of refunds and others lamenting the missed opportunity to see the rising star perform live. One fan commented, "Where do we apply for refund!? She was the main person I was attending to see!!! Absolutely livid." (the-independent.com)
Doechii's recent accolades include winning Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards for her mixtape "Alligator Bites Never Heal" and delivering a standout performance at Glastonbury Festival earlier this summer. (en.wikipedia.org, sxswpop.com) Despite these European cancellations, her upcoming North American 'Live From The Swamp Tour' is still scheduled to commence in October. (nme.com)
Festival organizers are currently working to find suitable replacements for Doechii's performance slots and have assured attendees that the events will proceed as planned.