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Skrillex Apologizes for Nightmare Head Trip Set
13 Oct
Summary
- Skrillex apologized for his sound and performance issues on Oct. 11.
- Festival attendees noted clipped and distorted sound during the set.
- Head Trip festival took place on Coachella grounds in Indio, Calif.
Electronic music producer Skrillex has publicly apologized for his performance at the Head Trip festival on October 11, 2026. In a statement released on October 13, 2026, Skrillex expressed his deepest apologies for the set and sound quality, acknowledging it was a "nightmare" experience for himself and the attendees. He offered no excuses, stating he would learn from the event.
Online discussions highlighted perceived sound problems during the first 30 minutes of Skrillex's performance, with many describing the audio as clipped and distorted. Some viewers also reported seeing frustration on Skrillex's face and observed that certain sound towers at the festival appeared non-operational. However, other attendees reported no issues, finding the performance to be great.
Head Trip was a one-time festival produced by Goldenvoice, held on the Coachella grounds in Indio, California. The festival featured a notable lineup on its second day, including DJ Harvey, Peggy Gou, Dom Dolla b2b Kettama, Calvin Harris, and Swedish House Mafia. Another performance by Chris Lake and Fisher as Under Construction was shortened by about 10 minutes due to early festival closure because of potential lightning.
