Mariah the Scientist’s Performance Canceled at Governors Ball 2025 Amidst Weather Delays – Unfortunately, Mariah the Scientist was unable to grace the stage at Governors Ball 2025 today, Saturday, June 7, despite her name being listed on the revised schedule. This New York City festival faced significant delays, with doors opening a staggering four-and-a-half hours later than anticipated, impacting the entire lineup.
According to a report from Billboard, the news of the cancellation was confirmed on-site at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Attendees did not hear any announcements regarding this last-minute change, and no official explanation was provided to the audience or fans eagerly awaiting her performance.
Shortly before Mariah was scheduled to take the stage for her set from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. ET, the organizers of Gov Ball shared a brief update via a temporary Instagram Story. However, the message offered no details about the reasons behind her sudden cancellation, stating simply, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mariah the Scientist will no longer be able to perform.” This vague notification left fans disappointed and seeking more clarity.
The talented artist known for her hit “Burning Blue” expressed her heartbreak over the cancellation on her Instagram account. She wrote, “So upset I’m not getting to perform at Gov Ball today. I’m so sorry to everybody who showed up through the traffic and rain. I apologize.” She further shared a poignant photo showing a rainy view from her window, captioned with, “I really wanted to perform.” This sentiment resonated deeply with her fans, who were looking forward to her live performance.
As the situation unfolded, Billboard reached out to representatives for both Mariah and Governors Ball for additional comments regarding the cancellation, hoping to shed light on the unexpected turn of events.
The highly anticipated three-day outdoor festival, which kicked off on Friday, encountered significant weather challenges that delayed the opening of day two. Originally scheduled to welcome attendees at 12 p.m., the gates were pushed back until 4:30 p.m. due to forecasts predicting rain and thunderstorms in the area, which created a ripple effect on the entire schedule.
As a result of the weather-related delays, several early performances scheduled for Saturday, including those by Lexa Gates, Yaya Bey, and The Backfires, were completely removed from the line-up. Furthermore, other performances were rescheduled, leading to a domino effect that pushed many artists back by an hour or more. For instance, Olivia Rodrigo’s headlining set was moved to 9:25 p.m., while both Feid and Wave to Earth had their closing set times adjusted to 8:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., respectively.
Looking ahead, the third day of Governors Ball 2025, taking place on Sunday, June 8, promises an exciting lineup featuring artists such as Hozier, Mt. Joy, Clairo, Raye, Royel Otis, The Japanese House, and many more, ensuring that festival-goers will have plenty to look forward to despite the earlier setbacks.
