Poppy was unable to perform at the Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, due to hazardous wildfire smoke that reached an Air Quality Index (AQI) of over 350.Her band took the stage without her, playing the set instrumentally while wearing N95 respirators.The singer explained on Instagram that the smoke made it impossible for her to breathe, and she praised fans for enduring the poor air quality.The festival organisers had warned attendees about the conditions, stating safety was their priority.

This incident marks the second time this summer that extreme weather has disrupted Poppy's festival appearances, following an early May incident at Welcome To Rockville.Other major festivals, such as Primavera Sound and Defqon.1, have also faced cancellations or disruptions due to severe weather.Industry leaders are now acknowledging the need to plan for such extreme conditions in the future.Poppy's absence highlights the growing impact of climate-related disruptions on live music events.