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Frank Ocean Coachella Ice Rink Meltdown: Hockey Players Describe When ‘The Wheels Started To Fall Off’
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Frank Ocean will reportedly not be performing at Coachella due to a leg injury he suffered during rehearsals.
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Ocean was set to perform on an elaborate stage that featured a hockey rink.
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The setup required over a month of rehearsals for dozens of professional hockey and figure skaters.
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However, things began to fall apart during the final week of rehearsals.
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Call times for makeup and wardrobe were repeatedly rescheduled, causing confusion and frustration.
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Some skaters were even cut from the show at the last minute, leaving others feeling uncertain about what was going on.
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Rumors began to circulate that Ocean had been in an accident and was not in a good headspace.
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Despite the chaos, both Dan and Chris Powers expressed respect for Ocean and his clear vision for the production.
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In a statement, Ocean's reps confirmed that he was unable to perform due to two fractures and a sprain in his left leg.
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The planned livestream of the performance was also cancelled at the last minute.
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Instead of the elaborate hockey rink setup, Ocean performed behind a giant screen for most of the set.
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Ocean's absence from Coachella has disappointed many of his fans who were looking forward to seeing him perform.
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Some have criticized the festival's handling of the situation, suggesting that they should have been more transparent about the reasons for the cancellation.
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Others have expressed sympathy for Ocean, who has had a difficult time in recent years.
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Despite the disappointment, many fans are hopeful that Ocean will make a full recovery and return to performing soon.
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Some have even speculated that this experience may inspire Ocean to create new music that reflects his struggles and setbacks.
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The situation at Coachella has sparked a conversation about the pressures that artists face to put on elaborate and risky performances.
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Some have argued that the focus should be on the music rather than the spectacle, while others have defended the importance of visual artistry in live shows.
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Regardless of one's stance on the issue, it is clear that the cancellation of Ocean's Coachella performance has left many people disappointed and frustrated.
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As more details emerge about what happened behind the scenes, it is likely that this story will continue to generate buzz and speculation among music fans and industry insiders alike.