In 2015, it earned over $84 million and broke records with 198,000 tickets sold.
That was its fourth year as a two-weekend event and it has only continued growing since.
Oh, and it sold out injust three hours.
But despite Coachella’spopularity, iconic performances, and massive following, the fest still holds many secrets.
The only problem was that festival organizers weren’t able to secure a headliner.
Enter Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, who actually played a solo set the inaugural year.
So he stepped up,offering to help out.
Agreeing to reunite Jane’s Addiction to headline the one-day fest, Farrell essentially saved Coachella.
And what’s more, it has even offeredweekend tipi rentalsfor $2,200.
Why is all of this so insulting?
“They have always been commissioning awesome artists to build one-of-a-kind, unique installations,” he added.
“It’s definitely art-for-art’s-sake.
It’s for the kids.”
Yeezus' performance marked a huge turning point for Coachella.
“It is all garbage,” Anschutz said in a statement.
“I unequivocally support the rights of all people without regard to sexual orientation.”
And, since first attending in 2011, pop superstar Katy Perry has been a Coachella staple as well.
However, after announcing her pregnancy with twins, Beyonce pulled out of the 2017 festival lineup.
Booking Beyonce also marked an important turn for Coachella towards morepop-oriented acts.
The documentary was nominated for six Emmy Awards and won a Grammy for Best Music Film.
“Homecoming” wasn’t the only time the Coachella festival grounds appeared on film, though.
There have been complaints of misconduct
The following includes allegations and sexual assault.
In 2019, there were also allegations of mistreatment from security guards contracted to work at Coachella.
These complaints included a lack of sleeping accommodations, food, and bathing areas, according toThe Daily Beast.
“We’re not asking for five-star treatment or anything like that.
It’s just a whole mess.”
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available.
Visit theRape, Abuse & Incest National internet websiteor contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Childish Gambino, Ariana Grande, and Tame Impala headlined the festival that year.
), every one of them made the film."
In June 2020, Coachella was officially canceled the first time in 20 years, according toBillboard.
Coachella planned to come back in 2021; however, that year’s festival was eventually canceled as well.
Other performers included Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, and Danny Elfman.
