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Radio 1's Big Weekend has been cancelled because of concerns over the coronavirus.

Harry Styles was due to headline the festival in Dundee between May 22-24, alongside Dua Lipa, Camilla Cabello, Calvin Harris, and other big acts.

In a statement on the festival website organisers said: "After careful consideration we have come to the decision that Radio 1's Big Weekend 2020 in Dundee will not go ahead."

The 91Èȱ¬ said: While we know fans looking forward to purchasing tickets will be disappointed, it is important that we prioritise the health and safety of all those involved"

Radio 1's Big Weekend is not the only event to be affected by the coronavirus.

Coachella festival, due to take place in the Californian desert in April, has been rescheduled for October.

Acts lined up to play at the US festival included Lewis Capaldi, Lil Nas X, Lana de Rey and Frank Ocean.

It follows the cancellation of another US festival, South by Southwest (SXSW). The music, film and interactive event was due to start on 13 March.

In the UK, the government is not advising people to cancel public events. Organisers of Glastonbury festival, which is expecting 200,000 people to attend have said:

"We continue to plan and prepare for the event, while at the same time closely monitoring developments with the coronavirus situation."

But artists have been forced to cancel performances worldwide because of the virus.

Miley Cyrus called off a trip to Australia, where she was due to headline a bushfire benefit concert on Friday 13 March. The US singer had planned to fly to Melbourne to headline the charity concert, but decided to stay at home on advice from authorities.

BTS also cancelled the Korean leg of their world tour because coronavirus fears.

The band announced that shows in April at Seoul's Jamsil Olympic Stadium won't go ahead and tickets will be automatically refunded.

Their world tour is now due to start in the US.

On 13 February grime artist Stormzy announced he would be postponing a tour scheduled for March in Japan, China and Korea.

The following day R&B artist Khalid cancelled the part of his his tour which covered Japan, Singapore and Korea.

Brit Award-winner Mabel was forced to cancel concert dates in Italy after coronavirus cases there increased.

"Due to recent events concerning the coronavirus in Italy, we've been advised by the minister of health and the president of the Lombardy region not to go ahead with [the] show in Milan," she posted on social media at the time.

Former One Direction star, Louis Tomlinson also cancelled the Milan leg of his tour following advice.

In parts of China, people are limited to how much they go outside and public events have been cancelled.

To entertain themselves indoors, in place of live concerts, some people have been tuning into online concerts with singers live-streaming their music.