Canceled for two consecutive years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 23rd edition of the Coachella festival began a few days ago in Indio, near Los Angeles. While American stars are headlining Generation Z’s favorite festival, this year French stars are expected at the turn.
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THE Coachella festival is undoubtedly the most famous festival in the world. Even those less keen on this type of event would happily put on shoes glitter cowboy boots to attend these performances. Price-wise, there is something to color your liner. For each weekend, passes range from $499 to $1268.
Installed in the Coachella Desert Valleynear Los Angeles, this year the festival recorded its lowest ticket sales. While this news delights the detractors of the event, who point out the ecological impact, we can see on the networks that the festival is no less popular.
French artists who know Coachella well
For this new edition, three American headliners were sold to visitors. Among them, the rapper Tyler the Creator, the legendary star with an old Hollywood style, Lana Del Rey and finally Doja Cat. Also on stage will be No Doubt, Gwen Stefani’s pop group. Peggy Gou or even Robert Pattinson’s companion, Suki Waterhouse.
The French are not left out this year at Coachella. Far from being frightened by big scenes, DJ Snake will return to the festival. The Lyonnais Gesaffelstein, will also be present for the second time. On the duo side, Justice will also set the tone for the third time. Indeed, Gaspard Augé and Xavier De Rosnay had already ignited Coachella in 2007 and 2017.
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Besides, the two Frenchies are not scared at all. On the contrary, this scene is even comfort for them. They recently confided: “It’s symbolic because we did our first live in 2007 at Coachella. (…) But the Coachella audience is not more important than the audience in any city in the world.”
Also on the program, Justice, which seduced the American public two years ago. Or to finish, Folamour, who will sign an electro set. While nothing will dethrone the performance of Queen B in 2018, Coachella 2024 can hold some very nice surprises. Besides, if you don’t have the chance to go to the festival, or Instagram the moment in front of the legendary Ferris wheelyou can still watch the concerts, broadcast for free on YouTube.
Because if you ignore it, the festival renewed its partnership with the platform, for two additional years. And that’s great news! Everyone is then assured of being able to follow the legendary event live, free of charge and from the four corners of the globe, thanks to these broadcasts on YouTube. While waiting of course to be able to go there, and take part in the festivities in the middle of the desert. We can’t wait to see it all.