About Coachella Festival
Coachella, also known as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is a legendary yearly event that has grown beyond just music and art to become a phenomenon in culture. Taking place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, with the breathtaking Coachella Valley scenery in the background, this festival has grown to become a must-visit for both music enthusiasts and fashion forwards.
Coachella has consistently expanded the definition of what a music event can be since its founding in 1999. Coachella, which was co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen and is produced by Golden Voice, a division of AEG Presents, has expanded from a two-day event to a massive spectacle that takes place over two weekends in April with the same lineups.
Small history of the Festival
The festival’s origins are steeped in rebellion and innovation. Coachella was inspired by Pearl Jam’s 1993 performance at the Empire Polo Club, which led to a boycott of venues run by Ticketmaster. Only a few months after Woodstock ’99, the first festival took place in 1999 and featured a wide range of musical styles, including hip hop, indie, rock, pop, and electronic dance music, which reflected the varied interests of both its organizers and attendees.
Coachella’s appeal is derived from both its immersive experience and musical roster. Visitors are rewarded with breathtaking sculptures and artworks strewn around the festival grounds, which turn the desolate desert terrain into a colourful and fantastical playground. There’s always something to see and hear as live acts take place all day and night on several stages.
Coachella has come to be associated with cultural trends, fashion statements, and celebrity sightings over the years. It’s an event where emerging musicians perform alongside legendary musicians, and attendees express themselves through their attire, haircuts, and even body art. Coachella attire, which ranged from flower crowns to bohemian elegance, has permanently impacted popular culture.
However, Coachella serves as a forum for social and environmental action in addition to being an event of pure spectacle. The festival has implemented sustainable practices, reduced its carbon footprint, and supported social justice initiatives. Beyond its event boundaries, Coachella seeks to have a positive influence through supporting LGBTQ+ rights and local charity.
Even so, Coachella continues to be the greatest celebration of creativity, music, and the arts. It’s a place where dreams come true, where memories are created, and where strangers become friends. One thing never changes as Coachella adapts to the times and continues to change: its capacity to enthrall, inspire, and bring people together from all walks of life.
THE SCHEDULE FOR 2024
On both Fridays at 11:20 p.m. on the Coachella Stage, Lana Del Rey will take the stage with Peso Pluma, Justice, Lil Uzi Vert, Ken Carson, and Ben Sterling. On Saturdays at 11:40 p.m., Tyler, The Creator will perform, and on Sundays at 10:25 p.m., Doja Cat. J Balvin, Jhene Aiko, Ludmilla, Lil Yachty, John Summit, and DJ Snake will go before her. Ice Spice, Blur, Jungle, Dom Dolla, Bleachers, and Kevin Kaarl are among the other bands on the slate. This year, there’s a fourth stage with longer three-hour concerts, with Friday’s acts having Honey Dijon and Green Velvet, Saturday’s featuring Michael Bibi, and Sunday’s featuring Jamie XX, Floating Points, and Daphni.
Rufus Du Sol will perform on the first day, Eric Prydz and Anyma on the second, and Diplo and Mau P on the final day, over the weekend of April 19–21. A video confirming the band’s return to the stage was posted earlier this year on No Doubt’s official social media website. The announcement had Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont, and Adrian Young as members. They mentioned they will “do a show,” but they withheld any other information. According to the online set list, No Doubt is scheduled to perform on the Coachella Stage on Saturday at approximately 9:45 p.m., following Tyler, The Creator.
You can enjoy Coachella 2024 by sitting in home
Don’t worry if you can’t make it to Coachella this year. All of your favorite musicians are still available for live viewing from the convenience of your own home. Many of the sets at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will be streamed live from YouTube throughout both weekends. With the addition of the multi-view option on YouTube, users may now simultaneously watch up to four live performances. Live streaming will also be available for each stage.