MUSIC festivals are slowly easing their way back as pandemic regulations become less restrictive.
The highly anticipated California festival, Coachella, announced its dates for 2022 after having to reschedule four times.
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What is the Coachella 2022 lineup?
Coachella has dropped two of the headliners that were scheduled in October 2021 to perform at Coachella this year.
Rage Against the Machine and Travis Scott were slated to headline the event but Scott was removed from the lineup after ten people died at his Astroworld Festival in November 2021.
Billboard reported that festival organizer Goldenvoice is considering moving Swedish House Mafia out of the headliner spot.
New headliners are rumored to be Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, and Billie Eilish. Ye and Eilish are not currently confirmed to be headlining the event.
Ye has previously headlined at Coachella in 2011 and Eilish had performed at the festival in 2019.
Who else is in the line-up?
A full line-up for this year’s Coachella festival has not been released but the co-founder of the festival, Paul Tollett told the Los Angeles Times that he is working to secure artists.
“Right now, it’s the Wild West,” he said. “I’m just trying to be as fair as I can to artists and to the fans to make sure that eventually, they get to see everyone that we talked about.”
Tollett may be considering artists from the canceled 2020 lineup, but acts that had been booked who were up-and-comers have become household names, which may reflect in an increased fee for them to perform.
“It’s a whole different conversation,” Tollett said, adding, “different stage, different timing.”
When is Coachella 2022?
Coachella 2022 will take place over two weekends and the official dates are April 15-17 and April 22-24, 2022.
It will be held in Indio, California, at the Empire Polo Club: 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201.
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What are the coronavirus guidelines for Coachella 2022?
The Coachella organizers have updated their coronavirus health regulations to reflect the latest transmission data.
They will be requiring festival-goers to show proof of a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of attending the festival or proof of full vaccination.
The Coachella website says that these rules may change to reflect new information and the page will continue to be updated closer to the festival.
“Our Company Health & Safety Policy & FAQ’s are regularly updated in consideration for our fans, artists and event workers based on our ever-developing circumstances. Plans and mandates may continue to change.
“We will continue to update this page with developments and more details closer to the festival.”
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How can I get tickets to Coachella?
Although tickets to Coachella have sold out, those wishing to attend can join the waitlist to purchase tickets for either week one or week two on the Coachella website.
Festival-goers can choose from three types of passes, with the general admission prices starting at $449.
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