KATSEYE made a brief appearance at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival despite pulling out earlier this week.
The group had previously announced they wouldn’t be able to perform on the Dandelion Stage at Great Park in Irvine, California, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, after band member Megan Skiendiel strained her ankle in tour rehearsals.
But shortly before their replacements Devon Again appeared at the festival, Megan and bandmates Yoonchae and Lara Raj surprised fans when they stepped out on stage.
The trio told the audience they were honoured to introduce Baby2Baby, a non-profit organisation which provides necessities such as clothing and nappies to children in poverty, ahead of Devon Again’s performance.
And they admitted they were “so disappointed” not to be singing themselves.
Megan said, “We’re so disappointed that we can’t perform today on stage, but my ankle is on hiatus.”
“But our hearts are definitely not. We’re sending all of our love to Olivia and this beautiful community that she built at Daisy Chain Fields. We’re so happy to be here and show as much support as we can. We love you, Olivia. Thank you for letting us be a small part of this,” she added.
The Pinky Up band apologised for their withdrawal earlier this week saying in their statement, “We’re so incredibly sorry to share that we are unable to perform at Daisy Chain Fields this Saturday.”
“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,” they added.
Megan only recently opened up about her struggles with mental health as two members of the girl group take time out to prioritise their well-being.
The members in question are Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman, who are taking time away from the band to focus on their wellness, and Megan shared that therapy has been a real help for her.
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