Cyana Rawji/Staff reporter
Coachella, where the music is big, and fashion is bold.
“It’s been nearly 25 years since the inaugural Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival happened in October 1999” according to latimes.com
The biggest festival of the year Coachella is all the rave for celebs and music lovers to experience a magical weekend in California.
You know what it’s like. Instagram and TikTok blow up every year when the festival rolls around. And everyone you know is excitingly awaiting the interestingly unique looks of all their favourite celebs and influencers.
With Coachella 2024 raped up this spring, this article will be a deep dive into all things Coachella!
Coachella, also known as The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is an annual music festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. A city in the Colorado Desert.
Coachella is a music festival, but its proximity to Hollywood makes it unlike any others. Possibly the most paparazzi’d festival in the world.
The festival plays out over the course of two April weekends in the expanses of Indio’s Empire Polo Club, just east of Palm Springs.
According to BBC, the average attendance is nearly 650,000 people across the two weekends making coachella the biggest music festival in the US.
For those six days, the club’s fields become a playground for music lovers of all kinds. Unlike many festivals, Coachella does not cater to a specific genre of music, instead having its visitors decide which stage to visit at each turn.
Coachella has worked to set up a reputation for serving up one of the greatest lineups of the music festival circuit, with headlining artists representing genres such as rock, hip-hop, pop, electronic, R&B, indie, punk and more.
After intense growth and incredible shows, the festival now features 8 stages and extends over 2 weekends in April from previously having one weekend in the past.
At its heart, Coachella is a three-day escapade that extends over two consecutive weekends offering a consistent lineup of renowned artists.
Each year, the event announces new features, like the introduction of the Quasar stage in 2024, specifically catering to long-format DJ sets.
According to coachella.com This year’s lineup included, No Doubt, Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator, Doja Cat will with additional sets from J Balvin, Peso Pluma, Blur, Ice Spice, Jhené Aiko, Lil Uzi Vert, Justice, Sabrina Carpenter and more
A weekend at Coachella does not come cheap, but the good news is that every pass sold is good for all three days of either Weekend 1 or Weekend 2.
These weekend long festival passes begin at $499, before fees, for general admission, and $1,069 for VIP access, which offers better vantage points. Permits for car camping and tent camping both popular ways to do Coachella are $149 each before fees. According to sfgate.com
The rich and famous do coachella in luxury. While generally it’s a camping experience Most celebs stay in rented pads in near by Palm Springs. It’s old Hollywood vibes, with more space and extra privacy.
Brands or companies sponsor some influencers to attend the festival for one weekend to promote and expose their products to their millions of followers online.
Coachella is a place to have fun, experiment, and know that anything goes when it comes to style.
Coachella is where summer trends are born. Known for the boho style of its beautiful and famous attendees, both celebrities and general admission dress to impress.
After all, Coachella is known as the influencer olympics.
Actress, Vanessa Hudgens quickly became named “the queen of coachella” with her stun looks year after year. Hudgens had us all in a chokehold from 2012-2018.
over the past decade, the festival’s aesthetic has undergone a noticeable transformation in the fashion aspect.
What was once a showcase for extravagant, bohemian-inspired outfits has gradually evolved into a more relaxed and casual style, with the model-off-duty look more commonly seen.
Think Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Selena Gomez, and Hailey Bieber in 2015-2016 compared to outfits in 2024.
Manunion.com says “the early 2010s, Coachella fashion was characterized by a blend of hippie-chic and high-end bohemian styles. Think feathers, tassels, unique eye makeup and sequins”.
Statement accessories, such as oversized sunglasses and elaborate headpieces, were ubiquitous, adding to the spectacle of the event.
Evidently, Coachella fashion has taken on a decidedly more relaxed and laid-back vibe. Attendees increasingly opt for comfortable and practical attire, favouring denim shorts, crop tops, and sneakers over elaborate and unique clothing.
Most Students at Gleneagle and teenagers in general are interested and drawn to coachella because it’s not just a music festival; it’s a cultural event that has become a significant part of youth culture. It offers a unique experience with popular artists along with fashion trends that represent anything you want. Coachella is all over the media every year to generate that excitement that gets teens and young adults excited for the event.
Want a weekend in paradise? Coachella is for you! ☀️
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