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Thousands of music fans are flocking to Indio, Calif., this weekend for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny and BLACKPINK will be headlining the three-day event.
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For those unable to make it out to the desert in person, YouTube will be streaming live from all stages of the festival with six separate livestreams over both weekends of the festival, so you can enjoy all the action from the comfort of your own home.
In addition to the performances, the livestream experience will also feature exclusive merch drops on Coachella’s YouTube channel, plus behind-the-scenes content with artists, creators and fans on YouTube Shorts.
The weekend one livestream, sponsored by Fast X, Verizon and NYX Professional Makeup in the U.S., will kick off on Coachella’s YouTube channel at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Friday, April 14, and run through Sunday night (April 16).
Weekend two, sponsored by Tic Tac and Dove Shower Collection, will begin at the same time on Friday, April 21, before wrapping up on Sunday, April 23.
Additional Coachella performers this year include Rosalía, Gorillaz, Burna Boy, Blondie, Becky G, Pusha T, Metro Boomin, Charlie XCX, Kid Laroi, Flo Mili, Bjork, A Boogie, Uncle Waffles, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Elderbrook, Kenny Beats, Yves Tumor, The Chemical Brothers, Kaytranada and SG Lewis and many more.
At the last minute, the reunited classic line-up of Blink-182 will debut on Friday (April 14) at Coachella. The group comprised of singer/bassist Mark Hoppus, drummer Travis Barker and returning member guitarist/singer Tom DeLonge is slated to take the Sahara stage at 6:45 p.m.
The guys of 5 Seconds of Summer chatted with Billboard News’ Rania Aniftos to talk through recording their Royal Albert Hall show, working with their musical idols and more. The Weeknd has been teasing his fans all week on social media with clips of him in the studio with Mike Dean for ‘The Idol’ and a mention of a potential Coachella appearance and more!
Bratty will make her Coachella debut this weekend, also marking her first visit to the United States. In addition, she will be the only Mexican-born act to participate in the famed California festival this year (next to Mexican-American artists Becky G, DannyLux, and Conexión Divina), all of which will make the experience three times as special for her.
“I will fulfill the American dream!” she tells Billboard Español, smiling, in a video conference interview. “I feel very lucky that the festival organization noticed me.”
The 22-year-old artist is headed to the Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif., with her latest musical work, Es Mi Fiesta Y Si Quiero Hago Un EP (Universal Music), with which she seeks to woo new audiences. The five-track set includes the single “Continental,” a melodious indie-pop ballad with Nsqk and Mené (two emerging talents from the northern city of Monterrey) in which she speaks of falling in love and the first weeks of courtship.
Before Coachella — which will take place on the weekends of April 14-16 and April 21-23 — the first big festival in which she participated was Vive Latino 2020 in Mexico City, shortly before COVID-19 spread and the entire world went into lockdown. Now, the challenge for the artist born Jenny Juárez will be greater when performing before a mostly Anglo audience, even if Latin superstar Bad Bunny is the headliner.
“The achievement of getting to Coachella is 50% the product of my team’s work, of the GTS (Global Talent Services) agency, where there are also other alternative artists like Ed Maverick, and also the trajectory of my project, pretty unconventional, and with a view to a more global audience,” says Bratty.
The Culiacán, Sinaloa, native says she has been working on the show that she will present at Coachella for several weeks, where the main challenge will be to capture the attention of the audience and make them stay to listen to her music in the midst of multiple stages and a rich sound offer.
“I always wanted to go, to know the influences of what my music is. I think California, Los Angeles and obviously Coachella are great references for musicians who have come out, who have been part of history, both the most famous and the smaller ones, where there are super interesting projects that have influenced me, and [with which] I am now very happy to be together,” she adds.
Active in the music scene since 2018, Bratty made her debut that year with the EP Todo Está Cambiando, and the following year she released the song “Ropa de Bazar” with fellow emerging Mexican talent Ed Maverick. In 2019, she released her first album, Delusion, followed by tdbn in 2021.
This year, she was featured on Billboard’s On the Radar for her “seductive, whimsical quality” and “knack for kitschy songwriting.” She now hopes to be able to release a third studio album and expand her global reach after her stint at Coachella. “Three is my lucky number,” she says, “so hopefully it will be dropping this year.”
Can’t make it to Coachella this weekend? No problem. Now you can attend through your computer.
On Thursday (April 13), the festival announced “Coachella Island,” a partnership with Fortnite that presents the festival in the metaverse. Launching Friday (April 14) at 3 p.m. PT to coincide with the first day of the IRL fest, Coachella Island is inspired by Coachella’s dreamy desert landscape, with digitally rendered mountains, polo fields, palm trees and day-to-night features.
Inside this landscape, “attendees” can take part in dance competitions, tour the “grounds,” purchase in-game “merch” and more. Built by Alliance Studios, which has built many brand campaigns inside Fortnite, the Island also features an “art park” and a gallery of related “fotography.” Coachella Island will be soundtracked by music from Porter Robinson, who’s also on the 2023 lineup.
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Coachella Island anticipates hosting millions of fans over the weekend. It also marks the first time Fortnite has hosted a festival, after previously hosting record-setting one-off performances by artists including Travis Scott and Marshmello. Coachella is an “always on” experience, meaning it will stay live in perpetuity and continue to be built over time.
“Fortnite is the ideal partner for Coachella due to their shared emphasis on creativity, entertainment, and cultural impact,” Coachella innovation lead Sam Schoonover tells Billboard. “This year was the right time to introduce this new, always-on extension of Coachella as recent advancements in gaming technology allow for new collaborations with Fortnite creators to provide new immersive music experiences for fans.”
Previous festivals have also happened inside the metaverse, with Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas partnering with Roblox in 2021.
Coachella launches April 14 in Indio, Calif., with headliners Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean. Blink-182 was also added to the lineup recently and will perform at the festival on opening day.
After postponing a planned reunion tour due to drummer Travis Barker‘s finger injuries, the reunited classic line-up of Blink-182 will debut on Friday (April 14) on the first night of this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. The schedule for this year’s fest was revealed on the event’s Instagram on Thursday morning (April 13) with the caption “Take off your pants and jacket,” which is, of course, a reference to the cheeky title of Blink’s 2001 fourth album of the same name.
The group fronted by singer/bassist Mark Hoppus and returning member guitarist/singer Tom DeLonge is slated to take the Sahara stage for a 6:45 dinnertime slot, sandwiched between Vintage Culture and followed by Jamie Jones on the stage that will be closed out that night by Metro Boomin’.
The slot is the first show by the reunited lineup since they announced they were welcoming DeLonge back into the fold for a third time after the Angels & Airwaves leader split the band in 2015; he had also previously left the group in 2005, before returning in 2009 and then leaving again six years later.
Blink had plotted a South American swing to mark their get-back with DeLonge, which was slated to kick off on March 11 in Tijuana, Mexico. But Barker injured his ring finger twice in two months, requiring surgery that pushed back their return.
Barker first injured the finger on Feb. 7 during rehearsals for the pop-punk trio’s tour. “I was playing the drums at rehearsals yesterday and I smashed my finger so hard I dislocated it and tore the ligaments,” Barker tweeted on Feb. 8. Then, on Feb. 20, Barker shared an Instagram Story in which he showed off his swollen, bruised knuckle, captioning the image “again.”
Hoppus, Barker and DeLonge announced in October that they were reuniting the band’s classic lineup for the 2023-24 world tour and then released the new single “Edging” late last year. On Christmas Eve, DeLonge teased that the trio were working on “the best album we’ve ever made.”
Friday night’s Coachella lineup will also feature the Chemical Brothers, Kaytranada, Burna Boy, Gorillaz and Bad Bunny and another last-minute addition, British singer/songwriter James Blake, who will play the Do Lab stage at 8:30 p.m.
Check out the Friday night Coachella lineup below.
Saturday, April 15
BLACKPINK Headlining Coachella Day 2The K-pop girl group will make history on the main stage.Coachella Stage, Empire Polo Club, Indio
Interscope Coachella PartyThe label’s famed festival party is returning to the desert.Palm Springs12-5 p.m.
Revolve FestivalRevolve and The h.wood Group present the two-day Revolve Festival, which will take place Saturday and Sunday.Thermal, Calif.2-6 p.m.
Neon CarnivalThe exclusive after party will extend the festival fun all night long, with DJ Ruckus, Kaypar and Mel DeBarge set to perform. Desert International Horse Park, 85555 Airport Blvd., Thermal10 p.m.
Camp PooshKourtney Kardashian Barker’s lifestyle brand is partnering with The h.wood Group for a throwback camp experience, where Mike Posner and DJ Cassidy will be performing.Palm Desert1-5 p.m.
CIROC Honey Melon Launch PartyThe premium vodka brand is unveiling its latest flavor, honey melon, at a reimagined country club experience filled with delicious cocktails and guest DJs. Soho Desert House, 84700 Avenue 58, Thermal12-7 p.m.
Sturdy Oasis: Afro HousePresented by Liquid I.V., this three-day event will feature “special guests” and “special performances” throughout the weekend. Thermal10 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Pitchfork Live in Palm Springs: Day 2Pitchfork‘s event and livestream series will feature interviews and performances, with guests specially selected by their editorial team. RSVP here.Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 701 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ketel One Botanical Spritz OasisThe premium vodka brand is giving festivalgoers an opportunity for some much-needed R&R at their sensorial haven, replete with fresh cocktails, live music and more. Palm Desert1-5 p.m.
Cap’n’s CoveHosted by Renee Rapp, the brunch-meets-pool party invites anyone to its desert oasis adventure, featuring DJ Pee .Wee’s all-vinyl DJ set. This is a free event on a first come, first served basis since space is limited, but anyone who gets on the Smooth Sailing List (and fills out the waiver) will have priority access. Lone Palm Pool at Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs, 1600 N Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
ZOEasisThe Zoe Report and its founder Rachel Zoe will bring back desert chic for its annual soirée, where Pamela Tick is set to perform.Coachella Valley2:30-6:30 p.m.
Spin Desert Oasis Pool PartyCool off at Spin‘s pool party, where DJ Ry Toast will be performing. Palm Desert2-5:30 p.m.
Link UpAndre Power’s Link Up day party will make its way to Palm Springs for its first-ever pool party. Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 701 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs12-6 p.m.
Sonic DesertDJ Roxy Ferrari will perform at the mystical oasis. Thermal12-5 p.m.
Are you ready for Coachella? Flo Milli might be able to help — in the fashion department.
American Express has established a new global, multi-festival partnership with Depop, the trending, community-powered fashion resale marketplace, to create special collections of pre-loved clothing-turned-festival wear that are curated by a roster of talent. “Part of the fun of festival season happens when fans are planning and picking their ‘fits and expressing their creativity and individuality through fashion,” said Shiz Suzuki, vice president, global brand sponsorships and experiential marketing at American Express, in a press statement.
Peter Semple, Depop’s CMO, added that the Festival Edit collections are “inspired by iconic musical artists who embody the bold, creative spirit of the Depop community. With an ever-growing number of festival attendees seeking to shop sustainably, Depop is constantly meeting our community where they are and providing our customers with compelling new ways to commit to circular fashion.”
On Friday (April 7), Flo Milli unveiled the first Festival Edit collection, where Depop users around the world can shop the “Conceited” MC’s favorite Y2K-inspired finds on the app and online. “American Express and Depop are bringing my personal style to life this festival season and I’m so excited to be part of the first collection,” she said. “Through both my music and fashion, I always aim to express myself with authenticity and creativity. I can’t wait for Depop users to shop my festival-ready looks, featuring bold, glam pieces with Y2K and grunge influence.”
Flo Milli will make her Coachella debut on Saturday, April 15 and April 22. Shop her Festival Edit collection here.
The first weekend of Coachella is just around the corner. As festival-goers make their own schedules of artists or sets they’d want to catch at the event, we want to know which Latin artist you are most excited to see this year.
There’s a handful of Latin, or Spanish-language, artists who will be performing at the 2023 edition, which is slated to run on two consecutive weekends, from April 14 to 16 and then again from April 21 to 23. Bad Bunny will make history as the first Latin artist to ever headline Coachella when he closes out the main stage on Friday, April 14.
Becky G, who last year joined Karol G on her set to perform their hit song “MAMIII,” will make her grand return to the desert delivering her own set this time around. Spanish star Rosalía — who performed at Coachella in 2019 — will take the stage on Saturday. The iconic Argentine rock band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Puerto Rican artist Eladio Carrión are also confirmed for that day. Meanwhile, Kali Uchis will perform on Sunday.
Emerging artists Conexión Divina and DannyLux will represent the face of a new generation of Mexican music. For DannyLux it’s a homecoming, since he grew up in the Coachella Valley area. He’ll be performing on Friday. “I’m both excited and nervous,” the 19-year-old singer-songwriter tells Billboard. “I’m literally from here. It’s so sick to think that I’ll be performing at the same place where so many other huge artists are performing.”
So, which Latin artist are you most excited to see this year at Coachella? Vote in the poll below:
Coachella has agreed to drop its trademark lawsuit against a nearby California business park that called itself “Coachillin,” after the group said it would “cease any and all use” of the name.
The festival’s organizers (owned by AEG and its subsidiary Goldenvoice) filed the case in October against Coachillin Business Park, a planned development site located just a few miles north of the Empire Polo Club. They claimed the project was trying to free-ride on the famous name of the nearby festival.
In settlement papers filed Friday, Coachillin agreed to drop all use of the name on the internet with 45 days, and to stop using it entirely within 90 days. That means not only the name of the overall site, but related names like a “Coachchill Inn” hotel.
Any monetary terms of the settlement were not disclosed in public filings. Neither side’s attorneys immediately returned requests for more information on the terms of the agreement.
The lawsuit was part of an aggressive recent campaign from Coachella to protect its name against would-be imitators. In 2021, the festival sued Live Nation for selling tickets to a nearby event called “Coachella Day One 22,” and last year it filed a similar trademark case against a West African company over an event called “Afrochella.” Then in February, Coachella sued the creator of “Moechella,” a Washington D.C.-based music event centered on go-go music.
On its website, Coachillin described itself as an “Industrial Cultivation & Ancillary Canna-Business Park,” a proposed 160-acre site aimed at businesses in the cannabis industry. In addition to cultivation spaces, the group said the site will also feature a hotel, an amphitheater and other amenities.
In its October lawsuit, Coachella said it had “no objection” with any of that – except for the name, which they say is commonly used on social media as slang term for spending time at the music festival.
“The public has come to associate the phrase ‘Coachillin’ to refer to the Coachella Festival and plaintiffs, not merely to refer to the Coachella Valley—and certainly not Coachillin Holdings or its Coachillin Business Park,” wrote attorneys for the festival. “Defendants must use a distinctive name that does not infringe or trade on the goodwill of plaintiffs’ reputation.”