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Newsweek
6 days ago
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- Newsweek
'Wicked' Star Cynthia Erivo Calls Out Critics of Her New Role
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Cynthia Erivo remains one of the most talented performers working today. One letter shy of an EGOT, Erivo most recently garnered critical acclaim for her iconic performance as Elphaba in "Wicked," which earned her a second Academy Award Nomination for Best Actress. Now, with "Wicked: For Good" releasing later this year, Erivo is ready for her next project: "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Hollywood Bowl. More Entertainment: Fan-Favorite 'Schitt's Creek' Star Joins MCU The Tony Award winner will be taking on the role of Jesus Christ opposite Adam Lambert as Judas. Erivo's casting has received complaints from conservative critics over, and it seems that she really doesn't care about that. INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: Cynthia Erivo performs with Gustavo Dudamel & LA Phil at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 19, 2025 in Indio, California. INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: Cynthia Erivo performs with Gustavo Dudamel & LA Phil at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 19, 2025 in Indio, Coachella In an interview with Stephen Daw of Billboard, Erivo addressed the claims that her performance as Jesus in the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical was "blasphemous," pointing out that there was no reason she shouldn't be able to play the character. "Why Not?" Erivo asked with a chuckle. "You can't please everyone. It is legitimately a three-day performance at the Hollywood Bowl where I get to sing my face off. So hopefully they will come and realize, 'Oh, it's a musical, the gayest place on Earth.'" More Entertainment: Stephen King 'Carrie' Remake Officially Reveals Main Cast Erivo received similar criticism when she was cast as Elphaba, with many critics claiming she was a "woke hire." "I had to audition, just like everybody else. And I'm glad I had to do that," Erivo said, per Afua Hirsh of Elle. "I have the credentials for it. I've done the work. But I'm glad they got to be sure about the choice. It allows me to take this, and to know that I had to work really hard for it." In fact, she believes her experience as "the other" informed her performance as the future Wicked Witch of the West. "I was conscious that I didn't want to erase the thing that I am underneath the green," Erivo said. "For me, it was about using my own experience as the 'other,' as someone who exists in that way. So, that's partially the reason why Elphaba has braids, as opposed to straight hair. It's the reason why she has long nails." Erivo will be performing in "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Hollywood Bowl from Aug. 1-3, 2025. "Wicked: For Good" hits cinemas on Nov. 21, 2025. More Entertainment: Original 'King of the Hill' Voice Actor Dead After Fatal Shooting 'A Minecraft Movie' Hits HBO Max for Free Streaming in June: What to Know For more entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Noah Cyrus Joins Shaboozey at 2025 Coachella in Romantic Victorian-inspired Sheer Dress
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Noah Cyrus' 2025 Coachella outfit was a dramatic, ethereal white lace dress that featured Victorian-inspired details, including ruffled bell sleeves and a high neck silhouette. The singer wore the romantic body-con design for her surprise appearance during Shaboozey's performance on Saturday. Noah Cyrus, in a dress by Rotem Shaul, performs with Shaboozey at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Styled by Lyn Alyson, Cyrus let the dress shine on its own, favoring few accessories. The singer has been working with Alyson for years. The two have collaborated on looks by Dilara Findikoglu, Avellano and Puppets and Puppets. In March, Alyson dressed her in a gothic Saint Laurent dress for Printemps' New York grand opening. The celebrity stylist is also known for working with Halsey and has also collaborated with Avril Lavigne. More from WWD Noah Cyrus performs with Shaboozey at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Cyrus took the stage during Shaboozey's 2025 Coachella performance, joining him for a duet of their collaboration 'My Fault' from his 2024 album 'Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going.' Shaboozey wore an Etro bi-color wool crêpe suit with red beading and crystals. Anastasia Walker styled him. Noah Cyrus performs with Shaboozey at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Cyrus has a penchant for dramatic, gothic-inspired looks. She is often seen in dramatic silhouettes, including her silver latez dress at the Outloud Music Festival in June 2024, and her sheer floor-length Stéphane Rolland sheath at the brand's spring 2024 haute couture show. In 2024, Cyrus signed with IMG Models. The agency represents Cyrus exclusively across fashion, beauty and endorsements. 'The team at IMG and I share similar outlooks on the industry and my goals for the future,' Cyrus said in a statement. 'I love their vibe and can't wait to see what we accomplish in the future.' View Gallery Launch Gallery: Coachella 2025 Stage Outfits: Lady Gaga's Dramatic Looks, Tyla in Cutouts and More Photos Best of WWD Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Coachella 2026 Tickets: Complete Buying Guide, Dates & Pricing
The post Coachella 2026 Tickets: Complete Buying Guide, Dates & Pricing appeared first on Consequence. Coachella 2025 has come and gone, and now, all eyes are on Coachella 2026. The longtime Indio, California festival will be celebrating its 25th edition in 2026, with Weekend 1 going down from April 10th-12th and Weekend 2 going down from April 17th-19th. Find our guide to buying tickets to Coachella 2026, including on-sale times, pass types, changes between Weekend 1 and 2, and more. Get Coachella 2026 Tickets Here Passes for Coachella 2026 will go on sale on Friday, May 2nd beginning at 11:00 a.m. PST via Coachella's official website. The upcoming sale is just the advance sale; when the lineup arrives (usually in January, though for 2025 it came in late November), there will be another general sale. The advance sale is limited, so once tickets sell out, fans can get Coachella passes via StubHub, where orders are 110% guaranteed through StubHub's FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Coachella 2026 will once again offer 3-Day passes only — meaning they will not be selling single day passes for individual days at the festival. Coachella offers a GA tier as well as a VIP tier. While VIP has been expanded in recent years, it doesn't guarantee pit access to the Coachella's various stages, unlike other festivals. VIP does, however, have a dedicated entry and exit lane, access to preferred parking, special food and drink options, a private entry lane for the Yuma tent, and enclosed areas by the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Stage, Sahara Tent, and Mojave Tent. For this year, passes for Weekend 1 are slightly more expensive than Weekend 2. Meanwhile, for those staying in hotels, Coachella also offers the option to bundle your festival pass with a shuttle pass. See below for each tier of passes for the upcoming advance sale: 3-Day GA (Weekend 1): $599 ($549 + $50 fees) 3-Day GA (Weekend 2): $549 ($499 + $50 fees) 3-Day GA + Shuttle Pass (Weekend 1): $729 ($679 + $50 fees) 3-Day GA + Shuttle Pass (Weekend 2): $679 ($629 + $50 fees) 3-Day VIP (Weekend 1): $1,299 ($1,169 + $130 fees) 3-Day VIP (Weekend 2): $1,199 ($1,069 + $130 fees) For the first time since the festival extended to two weekends in 2012, Coachella Weekend 1 is now more expensive than Coachella Weekend 2; it is unknown if Weekend 1 will revert back to the original price when the general sale occurs after the 2026 lineup drops. The price hike can be attributed to several factors. For one, the grass is literally greener during Weekend 1; the groundskeepers do an ample job of rehabilitating the Empire Polo Club's fields between weekends, but it's a challenge when thousands of people tread on fresh-cut grass during the first weekend. Meanwhile, Weekend 1 also has a higher percentage of livestream viewers, and to that end, a typically-larger percentage of special guests. The Quasar and DoLab stages rotate acts each weekend, and Coachella's recent 'surprise set time adds' — which were Weezer (Weekend 1) and Ed Sheeran (Weekend 2) this year — are typically split as well. Beyond that, though, both weekends feature roughly the same lineup, headliners and all. photo courtesy of Coachella Yes — you won't be alone, either, as a new study revealed that more than half of Coachella 2025 attendees financed their passes via a payment plan. Coachella offers a special payment plan for its upcoming May 2025 advance sale. For plans initiated from May 2nd to May 15th, 2025, attendees can pay $49 down at checkout, plus 8 equal payments of $55 with no added interest (starting May 16th) through December 15, 2025. For plans initiated from May 16th to May 31st, attendees can pay $49 down at checkout, plus 7 equal payments of $55 with no added interest (starting June 1st) through December 15, 2025. See Coachella's website for more details about payment plans. Coachella offers several camping tiers, with each sold separately from passes to the festival itself. For 2026, though, the festival has removed their standard Tent Camping tier. Tent Camping is still available in the form of the more upscale 'Ready-Set Tent Camping,' but otherwise, they're prioritizing Car Camping this year. See below for the various camping tiers, their prices, and what they offer: Car Camping: $160 ($150 + $10 fees) + Transient Occupancy Tax — The O.G., standard car camping experience at Coachella. Group Car Camping: $160 ($150 + $10 fees) + Transient Occupancy Tax — The standard car camping experience with the option to arrive separate from your group and camp together on plot laid out specifically for your party. Preferred Car Camping: $420 ($400 + $20 fees) + Transient Occupancy Tax — Guarantees a camping spot close to the festival entrance. Preferred Front Row Car Camping: $520 ($500 + $20 fees) + Transient Occupancy Tax — Guarantees a camping spot in the front row of car camping, just steps away from the festival entrance. Powered Car Camping: $620 ($595 + $25 fees) + Transient Occupancy Tax — Car camping in a guaranteed spot with a power outlet and access to upgraded restroom and shower facilities. Ready-Set Tent Camping: $690 ($665 + $25 fees) + Transient Occupancy Tax — Camping in a pre-set limited-edition Coachella souvenir tent. La Campana Camping: $2,600 for 1 Queen or 2 Twins, $3,300 for 2 Queens or 4 Twins — A little bit of glamping, with real beds in private, temperature-controlled tents. Lake El Dorado Camping: $2,300 (2 Person)/$3,000 (4 Person) — Private, secluded, ready-to-go camping lodges. Safari Camping: $10,000 — The ultimate Coachella glamping experience with guest passes, golf carts, and much more. There are many different hotels to stay at near Coachella. The festival itself offers various Travel and Hotel Packages through Valley Music Travel; these packages come with shuttle passes as well (the exact shuttle schedule will be announced at a later date). Otherwise, there are lots of hotels within driving distance to the festival in Indio, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Palm Springs, and more. If you're planning a trip for Coachella 2026, you can save 15% off travel and accommodations through The lineup for Coachella 2026 is unknown at this time. As stated, the Coachella lineup usually arrives in early January; maybe there was something in the water at Goldenvoice last fall, though, because the Coachella 2025 lineup arrived two months earlier than it usually does. Perhaps they were attempting to get the general sale going before and around the holidays, as opposed to shortly after the new year. Either way, when the lineup arrives, we'll update this post with more info. Meanwhile, if you're still feeling some Coachella FOMO and want to know what it's like, check out our 2025 recap, where we break down everything you didn't see on the livestream. 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Forbes
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lady Gaga's Coachella Performance Pushes Her Early Career Single To New Highs
Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" hits new peaks on Billboard's global charts 15 years after release, fueled ... More by her standout performance at Coachella 2025. INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lady Gaga performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo byfor Coachella) Lady Gaga was easily the most talked-about headliner at Coachella this year. The pop and dance icon took to the main stage to deliver a set that blended the hits that made her a superstar with plenty of new material from Mayhem, her latest full-length. That project is still performing well in America, and thanks to her show-stopping set — streamed live for fans around the world — it even gains ground in some respects this week. But while Gaga's new music continues to shine, it's one of her earliest releases that steals the spotlight in a very unexpected way. Following her first of two Coachella performances, a handful of Gaga's most familiar tunes enjoy growth spurts across Billboard's global rankings. It's not uncommon for musicians who take part in major festivals — especially those broadcasted live — to experience a streaming and sales bump, but Gaga's success stands out. One track in particular grows by leaps and bounds: "Poker Face." The smash, which helped establish Gaga as a pop force, rockets up both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. lists. This frame, "Poker Face" advances to No. 83 on the former and No. 71 on the latter, nearly doubling its placements just last week on both tallies. Incredibly, "Poker Face" reaches new all-time peaks on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts this week, 15 years after its initial release. The song has remained a massive hit ever since it first dropped, but Billboard only introduced these global rosters in 2020. That means many older smashes are still in the process of climbing and achieving the kinds of peaks fans might expect from such favorites. "Poker Face" was released in 2008 as the second single from Gaga's debut album The Fame. The track quickly became a defining smash for the singer, further establishing her as a pop powerhouse on a global scale after the runaway success of 'Just Dance' with Colby O'Donis. Its sleek production, unforgettable hook, and daring, tongue-in-cheek lyrics helped push dance-pop back into the mainstream. In the years since it was shared, the cut has remained one of the signature songs not just of Gaga's career, but of twenty-first-century pop music. Thanks to her Coachella bump, Gaga occupies four positions on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts this frame. Just behind "Poker Face," "Bad Romance" debuts on the two tallies, becoming a hit globally for the very first time (at least on these lists). Meanwhile, Gaga and Bruno Mars continue to lead the charge at No. 1 with their duet "Die With a Smile," a historic smash that's been breaking records for months. At the same time, "Abracadabra" lifts back into the top 10 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. tally and makes a big push on the Billboard Global 200, surging from No. 20 to No. 13.
Buzz Feed
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
ENHYPEN's Performance Was Otherworldly And D4vd Finally Landed His Backflip — Here's What I Learned From Coachella 2025
I'm Myke, a resident music festival fanatic, here to provide insight into one of the dopest events of the year — the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. Since 2015, I've attended festivals like Coachella, FYF, Life is Beautiful, Outside Lands, and Austin City Limits. This year, I attended my 9th Coachella and witnessed some of the most career-defining sets for music artists from all over the world. In recent years, Coachella has embraced international artists and genres that rarely existed in the same space. With an Aperol Spritz and Red Bull cocktail in hand, I roamed the Empire Polo Fields, rediscovering everything I loved about the polarizing festival. Sure, the internet can't stop talking about Coachella, but what do the artists on stage think about it all? Curious, I put on my best cross-trainers, ran from stage to stage to catch some of my favorite performers, and went to work. For the uninitiated, Coachella is comprised of various stages strategically placed across the field. The largest stages are the Coachella Stage and the Outdoor Theatre. Five tented stages are named after real-life deserts: Sahara, Mojave, Gobi, Sonora, and Yuma. And finally, there's the innovative art installation music oasis stage, Do LaB, and the newest stage, Quasar. But these are no ordinary stages. The production behind every stage is unique and sets the bar incredibly high for similar festivals. I spoke with Dan Norman, a light designer from Silent House Studios who programmed shows at festivals like Glastonbury, Hyde Park, Lollapalooza, BottleRock, and Rolling Loud, about creating those unbelievable visuals. For Travis Scott's headlining performance on the Coachella Stage, Dan said there were over 80 crew members involved, plus about 10 various departmental creative leads, 60 marching band members, 20 stunt performers, plus choreographers, creative directors, set designers, production managers, technical directors, pyro and flame designers, operators, laser teams, carpenters, welders, truck drivers, stage managers, audio crews, camera directors, video content creators, video server programmers. While a decent amount of programming is applied, Dan and the lighting team also operate the systems and atmospheric effects live, adapting to constant updates in the live performance. And to think that's just for one of the almost 150 artists performing at the festival. With almost 150 artists performing at Coachella this year, I had to find out what it's like to be on the other side of the festival experience. Luckily, I had the opportunity to ask music artists about their favorite moments at the festival, their biggest takeaways, and even their dream headliners. Here's what 16 incredible artists who performed at Coachella had to say about the festival! 1. The K-pop group ENHYPEN — JUNGWON, HEESUNG, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOOD, SUNOO, and NI-KI — performed at the Sahara Stage and reignited my admiration for boy bands. As an aspiring ENGENE (their fans), securing a front-row ticket to their Walk The Line World Tour might be my future. Not to be a hater, but it was clear that once people saw how incredible the Weekend 1 performance was, the crowd size doubled for Weekend 2, and we went bananas in the audience. Here's what ENHYPEN had to say about Coachella. ENHYPEN's favorite moment from the fesitval: JUNGWON: "We didn't expect so many ENGENEs in the U.S. to come out to the desert for two weekends, so it really surprised and touched us. 'Paranormal' was the song where we interacted with the audience for the first time during our set, and seeing all the banners as we walked around the stage really stuck with me. It was definitely one of the most memorable moments." What ENHYPEN hopes audiences take away: SUNGHOON: "Rather than just one moment, I hope people remember that ENHYPEN performed at Coachella and absolutely owned that stage." ENHYPEN's favorite performance at Coachella? JAY: "Green Day, for sure. They were one of the first bands that got me into rock music. Their raw sound and attitude definitely inspired me." 2. The iconic French electronic duo Polo & Pan performed at the Outdoor Theatre and took everybody on a colorful sonic journey that brought me to tears at one point, whether it was pure emotion or just the perfect timing of the wind. When I heard their third studio album, 22:22, I knew we were in for a treat to witness this performance on one of Coachella's most dynamic stages. Here's what Polo & Pan had to say about Coachella: Polo & Pan's favorite moment from the festival: Paul: "I really enjoyed playing our new song 'Summer Is Almost Over' from our last album, it's been very special to play it here at Coachella." Alex: "We noticed and got feedback from our team that our audience on both weekends was mostly phone-free! We're so glad about it." What Polo & Pan hope audiences take away: "We hope they enjoyed the show and had a lot of fun. We tirelessly worked on this show with Coachella in mind; there's always a balance to find, a special chemistry between the music, the lights and the different performances." Polo & Pan's favorite performance at Coachella: "The Marias were amazing, we really enjoy their music and the scenography here was super elegant." 3. Sara Landry, who performed at the Sahara stage during Coachella, had my undivided attention from start to finish. I was jealous of Weekend 1, who had the chance to see her perform three times, including her surprise DoLab set and the Goldenvoice Surf Club, but her main set was fierce. Sure, I needed extra ashwagandha in my coffee that morning to deal with the claustrophobia of Sahara's overcrowded audience, but it was worth it. Here's what Sara Landry had to say about Coachella: Sara's favorite moment from the festival: " My favorite moments? I'm so sorry, I can't choose just one! From Weekend 1, stepping out on stage, seeing the production and the full Sahara tent for the first time was such an incredible feeling and I was shaking like a leaf! Then on Saturday, our Blood Oath B2B moment under the full moon with all the girls was so special, that set filled my heart with so much joy. Weekend 2, I just really loved that set and I felt like it went off without a hitch. My family was there too which was amazing. Reflecting on it now, it was also the first time in a really, really long time I've gotten to go to a music festival and actually enjoy the whole music festival. I was able to see a bunch of different acts, spend time with friends and dance in front of the speakers for once instead of being behind them, it was just such a special time overall. It's so hard to choose one highlight when the whole thing felt like a highlight, it was incredible." What Sara hopes audiences take away from her performance: "You know, I don't think of myself as just a DJ. I really am moving into this new era of being an artist and it's so important for me to create these special, memorable experiences for the people who attend my shows. I had so much fun developing ETERNALISM, working on building something where we thought about every possible point of the experience. I just loved it, I loved that immersion. I want people to expect more of that creativity from me and I hope I continue to surprise and delight. It is my greatest joy and honor to be lucky enough to share these moments with my audiences, I am so grateful." Sara's favorite performance at Coachella: "Oh that's hard. It's so hard to choose just one, but I'm going to have to say Charli, her sets were amazing. It was so cool to watch her do her thing on that stage, just her, and she threw down. The crowd loved it and it felt like such a cultural moment. It was amazing to see her win, I had a blast during those sets." If Sara could see anyone perform at Coachella, she said, "For me that's Lady Gaga and we got to see an incredible show from her, so my heart is totally happy. It was such a beautiful set to witness I'm so glad I got to be there. It was super cool to run into Amelie Lens in the crowd and vibe with her there too, that was a really fun moment." 4. Guyanese-American singer SAINt JHN performed at the Mojave stage beside the VIP Rose Garden, and it was the perfect setting for his music. His Coachella debut reminded me that he's not new to this, he's true to this. I'm not going to lie. I was watching his set so hard that I started leaning to the side, just like that giant cross on the stage. Here's what SAINt JHN had to say about Coachella: SAINt's favorite moment from the festival: "I think my favorite moment was standing on top of the cross, seeing thousands of people hold their phone up as I was doing Roses and hearing them sing it back. That's probably my favorite moment. Watching other people other perform is really cool, but nothing tops that, 'cause that's why I started. That was one of my first songs that I thought was gonna be huge, and it took a long time, but it worked, and it was proof that what I believed in was real. So, to see it at the biggest stage in my life, still being real, like the song came out yesterday morning. Unbelievable, unforgettable." What SAINt hopes audiences take away: "If there's anything I wanted someone to take away from my performance at Coachella, it's my self-belief. My undying commitment to give it my all. No one sees the tribulations or the difficulties building up to getting to the stage, and that's not their job or their responsibility to see. They're just supposed to see the result of the hard work. But my bleeding heart or my honesty, the truth that I leave on the stage, I think it's hard to miss." SAINt's favorite performance at Coachella: "I really like Benson Boone and I really loved Missy.. And Gaga was insane. Wow." If SAINt could see anyone perform at Coachella, he said, "It'd be crazy to see Michael Jackson." 5. Spanish singer Judeline performed at the Sonora stage during Coachella, and it was the perfect blend of eerie R&B and traditional Latin music. I couldn't take my eyes away from her poetic interactions with dancer Héctor Fuertes. I couldn't fully explain what was happening on stage, but I know it was my type. Here's what Judeline had to say about Coachella: Judeline's favorite moment from the festival: "Lady Gaga was so special for me as I have admired her for so long. I was crying the whole show." "Also, my second weekend show was one of the most special shows I have ever done. My Miley Cyrus cover had a really special reaction from the crowd." What Judeline hopes audiences take away: "I would love them to feel that they are seeing something special that is going to be big. There's a lot of love and dreams in the work we did to prepare the show. I hope people can see it." Judeline's favorite performance at Coachella: "Lady Gaga of course... mother." If Judeline could see anyone perform at Coachella, she said, "I imagine Britney Spears… or Héctor Lavoe, it would be crazy!" 6. Singer-songwriter d4vd performed at the Gobi Stage, and although he killed it both weekends, his second performance landed a little better than his first. I can't wait to put his debut album, WITHERED, on repeat. Here's what d4vd had to say about Coachella: d4vd's favorite moment from the festival: "Favorite memory would have to be not landing the backflip from week 1 but then landing it in week 2. It led to so many laughs and funny memes which I always love." What d4vd hopes audiences take away from his performance: "The energy, the diversity of the set & the emotion behind not just the sad songs but also like "Leave Her" where I just get lost in the beat every time." d4vd's favorite performance at Coachella: "CLAIRO!" If d4vd could see anyone perform at Coachella, he said, "Maybe SZA?" 7. UK DJ and producer Eli Brown performed at Yuma during Coachella Weekend 2, and he brought down the house. There's a reason they call him a sonic architect: the way he constructed his set completely reconfigured my brain. Eli's a valid link between the underground and mainstream of electronic music, and Coachella was the perfect stage to execute his master plan. Here's what Eli Brown had to say about Coachella: Eli's favorite moment from the festival: "What a weekend, this was my first time visiting Coachella - let alone performing - and it totally lived up to the hype." "Both weekends were great but my Weekend 2 performance in the Yuma was definitely my highlight. It's hard to describe why Weekend 2 topped Weekend 1, but I guess doing it second time around everyone is a bit more settled in and I definitely felt a bit more loose. I had my whole family out with me for the first time ever in my career, so having them there to share that experience with me made it all the more special." What Eli's hopes audiences take away from his performance: "I wanted to turn the Yuma into a rave, and by that I mean capturing the essence and energy of a warehouse rave. Heads down, high energy club music that keeps you captivated and lost in the moment. I hope that the people who set foot in the Yuma for my Saturday closing set walked away feeling that energy whether they knew me or my music, or if it was their first time hearing my sound." Eli's favorite performance at Coachella: "Hands down Post Malone's closing set on Sunday night. I don't often get the time or chance to explore festivals, but for Coachella I managed to spend both weekends here taking in a lot of DJ sets and live performances. Weekend 1, I loved seeing Missy Elliot, she had banger after banger and really took me back to my childhood. Weekend 2, I finished the festival watching Post Malone and wow, the stage set up, his performance and energy really left a mark on me and I found it super inspiring. Other performances to note were Sam Fender, a UK singer songwriter who I love and was lucky enough to see on Saturday afternoon." If Eli could see anyone perform at Coachella, he said, "For me, Michael Jackson. His music left the biggest impact on me, it was the soundtrack to my upbringing and I can only imagine what a show he would bring to that Coachella Mainstage." 8. Berlin-based DJ and producer Yulia Niko made her Coachella debut in the Yuma tent. Her genre-defying sound was the perfect soundtrack to the dark, strobe-lit, air-conditioned atmosphere and polished floors of Yuma. It's one of my greatest pleasures to discover new favorites at Coachella, and Yulia is definitely in that category. Here's what Yulia Niko had to say about Coachella: Yulia favorite moment from the festival: "On the second weekend, I finally got the chance to see Lady Gaga's performance. From the moment the lineup came out and I knew I'd be in the desert, she was at the top of my list for who I wanted – and needed – to see." "I've always felt so connected to her, and her Coachella performance was truly the best performance I've ever seen in my life. The whole performance reminded me of theater, there was so much happening – it gave me goosebumps from the second she stepped on stage. After we saw that, I went home, there was nothing else I needed to see." What Yulia hopes audiences take away from her performance: "I always want my audience to have a lifetime experience. I really try to express the energy the music gives and the incredible vibes performing gives me. I have received, and cherish, some really amazing feedback from people who've discovered me for the first time in the Yuma – it was such a magical moment, playing Coachella is such a huge achievement for me and I wanted my happiness for this moment to be expressed in my set. The energy is so special, when people come to see you play – it's magical, almost indescribable." Yulia's favorite performance at Coachella: "Outside of Lady Gaga, in my own genre, I saw Mau P for the first time at Sahara both weekends, and I was really impressed. I had the chance to meet him yesterday as well before his DoLab secret set, and he's genuinely one of the kindest people I've ever met." If Yulia could see anyone perform at Coachella, she said, "Since the beginning, I've always been the biggest fan of Sade – but I've never had the chance to see her live. I think for Coachella, for this kind of set up, it would be so amazing to see her perform– I would really love it!" 9. House DJ and producer Kaskade performed an epic back-to-back set at the Quasar stage with Idris Elba, and it felt like I was in the middle of a blockbuster action movie. Watching Kaskade from the balcony of the Red Bull Mirage was a life-altering experience. Kaskade was the first electronic DJ to headline Coachella in 2015, and it was a special moment because that was my first time attending the festival. Here's what Kaskade had to say about Coachella: Kaskade's favorite moment from the festival: "Playing with Idris was absolutely my favorite moment. There were times in the set where I was brought back to my earliest days not knowing what was about to come next, as he and I haven't spent a lot of time together. But it's that shape shifting that makes a b2b fun. There's no phoning it in, he kept me on my toes." What Kaskade hopes audiences take away: "The reality that we were up there feeding off what they were giving. We didn't have anything pre-planned, it was very in the moment. I love having the crowd be part of the performance, and they were calling the shots. That audience really showed up for us, it was a blast." Kaskade's favorite performance at Coachella: "I'm going to be straight here and say what all of us are thinking: ENHYPEN is probably not from planet Earth. These guys are to boy-bands up to now what a tin can and string are to iPhones. The amount of talent and stamina and tenacity it must take to participate in their production is extraordinary. What can I say? I'm getting with K-Pop still." If Kaskade could see anyone perform at Coachella, he said "Sade. Always Sade." Until next time, Coachella! Mychal Thompson If you could see anyone perform at Coachella, who would it be? Share your responses, and doesn't matter if they're living or dead, popular or underground.
