The rapper was scheduled to perform at the festival in Victoria Park during RAYE’s headline show alongside JADE and Tyla, this Saturday (August 23).

All Points East released a statement saying, “Unfortunately, Doechii will no longer be able to perform at All Points East on Saturday August 23rd. We’d like to apologise to any disappointed fans and hope to welcome Doechii to All Points East in the future.”

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She also withdrew from performing at the Forwards Bristol festival on Sunday (August 24) where she was due to perform alongside Jorja Smith and The Last Dinner Party, with no reason being given to fans.

The festival put out a statement saying, “Unfortunately, Doechii will no longer be able to perform at FORWARDS on Sunday August 24th. We’d like to apologise to any disappointed fans and hope to welcome Doechii to FOWARDS in the future.”

 

 

 

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A replacement for the star hasn’t been announced for either UK festival yet. Ticketholders haven’t been told whether they can get refunds for the festivals following the announcement of the cancellation.

She will also no longer perform at France’s Rock En Seine festival in Paris.

Doechii is due to perform around North America next month and in October as part of her ‘Live From The Swamp Tour‘ and there has been no further word of any cancellations. She is also due to perform a number of festivals in America such as Austin City Limits and One Music Festival in Atlanta.

The American rapper first became known for her track ‘Yucky Blucky Fruitcake’, which went viral following its release in 2020.

She became famous worldwide in 2024 when she released her album ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal‘, which includes songs such as ‘Denial Is A River’ and ‘Catfish’.

Months later, that album won the rapper her first Grammy Award for best rap album, with nominations for best rap performance and best new albums.

She is also known for the viral hit ‘Anxiety’, which was released after a YouTube video of her singing the song, which samples the 2011 hit ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ by Gotye and Kimbra, surfaced.

The positive reaction online encouraged Doechii to release the full version, which saw her reach number three in the UK singles chart.

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Tyla is a rising South African pop star who has gained international attention for her fusion of amapiano (South African dance music genre), pop, and R&B music. Her breakthrough came with the 2023 single ‘Water’, which went viral on TikTok and made her the first South African soloist in decades to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at number 4 on the Official Singles chart. This success led to major milestones, including winning the Grammy for Best African Music Performance and supporting Chris Brown on his European tour. In March 2024, she released her self-titled debut album, ‘Tyla +’ Doechii is an innovative rapper and singer celebrated for her versatility and distinct style. Rising to prominence with her 2020 single ‘Yucky Blucky Fruitcake’, she blends hip-hop, pop, alternative, and R&B influences into a unique musical identity. In August 2024, Doechii released album ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’, showcasing her eclectic style with tracks ranging from themes like mental health to empowering anthems. The project solidified her position as a boundary-pushing artist in the rap scene​. ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’, was inspired by her upbringing in Florida. JADE, also known as Jade Thirlwall, is a British singer and songwriter best known for her tenure with the girl group Little Mix, which rose to fame after winning The X Factor in 2011. Following Little Mix’s success and hiatus, JADE launched her solo career with her debut single, ‘Angel of My Dreams’, released in July 2024. Her follow-up single, ‘Fantasy’, took a disco turn, influenced by artists like Donna Summer and Diana Ross. JADE’s described her solo journey as a chance to redefine her sound and build a direct connection with her audience​. Her debut album should be released next year. “I think getting to do my own thing creatively is just everything… People understand who I’m trying to be as an artist and who I am authentically.” JADE said for Harper’s Bazaar Australia.

 

 

 

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The singer Raye is currently up for three Grammy awards and fans are awaiting the release of her postponed second album. Tickets for All Points East are nearly sold out but can still be purchased at the All Points East festival’s website, where more support acts are bound to be announced soon.

Chappell Roan and Ezra Collective on BBC Sound of 2025 list https://t.co/cCUFmwZZvg

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) November 21, 2024

BBC’s “Sound of” first begun in 2003 and since has awarded the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Lady Gaga, Adele, PinkPantheress, RAYE, The Weeknd and HAIM. Last year, the title was won by The Last Dinner Party. This year, some eligibility rules were changed in order to fit more artists: previously, artists couldn’t be nominated if they had an album charting at number two or one in the UK, however now artist are eligible unless they have had more than one album charting in the UK top ten.

Here is the full list of nominees:

• Barry Can’t Swim
• Chappell Roan
• Confidence Man
• Doechii
• English Teacher
• Ezra Collective
• Good Neighbours
• KNEECAP
• gee
• Myles Smith
• Pozer

Perhaps the most known on a worldwide level out of the eleven contestants is Chappell Roan. The American singer has in fact taken over the world with a very swift rise to fame after releasing her debut album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwestern Princess” in 2023. Her songs have gone viral on social media platforms, and she achieved two top 10 songs in UK charts (“Good Luck Babe” and “Hot To Go”) and her album peaked at number one.

While Chappell Roan has become a pop icon in less than a year, another strong contestant is English Teacher, the 2025 Mercury Prize winner. The Mercury Prize is awarded to the best British or Irish album of the year, and English Teacher was surely deserving of this title: their debut album “This Could Be Texas” peaked at number eight in the UK, and their tour around the country was sold out.

With English Teacher, another contestant for the Mercury Prize this year was Barry Can’t Swim. Originally from Scotland, Barry Can’t Swim is a DJ and electronic music producer. His debut album “Where Will We Land?” peaked at 12 on UK charts; furthermore, he will be headlining All Points East 2025 in London. But 2023’s Mercury Prize Winner has also been longlisted for the BBC award: Ezra Collective has recently headlined Wembley Arena and their latest album “Dance Like No One’s Watching” peaked at number seven in the UK.

Overall, this year’s competition for “Sound of 2025” is strong and eclectic, with the only well-known artist around the world being Chappell Roan. The winner will be announced on January 10^th after a top five countdown which will take place in the weeks prior to the announcement of the winner.