Coachella music festival postponed due to coronavirus

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The Coachella music festival has been postponed for six months until October over coronavirus concerns.

The festival, one of the biggest in the world, was due to take place on April 10-12 and April 17-19 at an open-air site in California. 

The festival organiser Goldenvoice, released a statement, saying the "decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff and community very seriously".

This year's acts included performances by Travis Scott, Calvin Harris and Lana Del Rey.

Meanwhile, country music festival Stagecoach has also been postponed.

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