10 Things You Didn’t Know About Coachella And Other Music Festivals
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- April 17, 2017
- 5:00 pm
10 Amazing, jaw dropping and shocking on stage moments that happened at Coachella and other music festivals around the world.
Music festivals have been around for years. They’re a time for friends to get together, channel their inner hippie with their festival gear, and listen to their favorite artists perform all weekend long. Some pretty legendary performances have taken place at festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza, but it’s the unexpected onstage moments and the secret offstage moments that make headlines.
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When it comes to music festivals, everyone knows about the headliners, the crowds, and the party atmosphere. But there’s a lot more to these events than meets the eye. Here are ten things you didn’t know about Coachella and other music festivals.
1. Coachella Rakes in Big Bucks
In 2019, Coachella generated a staggering $114.6 million from ticket sales alone. That’s not even counting merch, food, and other sources of revenue.
2. Music Festivals are Booming
Between 2009 and 2019, the number of music festivals in the U.S. grew by 400%. That’s right, 400%.
3. Festivals are More Than Music
Music might be the main draw, but festivals these days offer everything from art installations to yoga classes to sustainability workshops.
4. It’s a Young Person’s Game
Nearly half of all festival-goers are under the age of 25. But that doesn’t mean older folks aren’t welcome; attendees range from teenagers to baby boomers.
5. Festivals Can Have a Huge Environmental Impact
With tens of thousands of people camping, eating, and partying in one place, festivals can produce a lot of waste. Some are taking steps to reduce their footprint, however, like the “Leave No Trace” policy at Burning Man.
6. There’s a Science to Lineups
Booking a festival lineup isn’t just about getting the biggest names; it’s about creating a balanced mix of genres, demographics, and up-and-coming acts.
7. Celebs Love Festivals Too
From Kendall Jenner to Leonardo DiCaprio, it seems like every A-lister wants to be seen at Coachella or Glastonbury.
8. Festivals Can Boost Local Economies
When thousands of people descend on a small town for a festival, they tend to spend money on hotels, restaurants, and shops.
9. There’s a Lot of Work That Goes Into It
Festivals aren’t just thrown together at the last minute. They require months (if not years) of planning, coordination, and logistics.
10. You Can Get More Than Just a Good Time
While the main attraction of a music festival is obviously the music, these events can also serve as life-changing experiences. From making new friends to discovering new artists to overcoming personal challenges, festivals can offer a lot more than just a good time.
In conclusion, there’s a lot more to music festivals than what meets the eye. Beyond the music and the traditional party atmosphere, festivals have become cultural phenomena with significant economic, social, and environmental impacts. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or an outsider looking in, it’s clear that festivals are here to stay.
