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Hey guys newbie here, looking forward to the lineup like the rest of you. Really hoping Lana goes but we’ll see.
So 2023 was actually my very first Coachella. I mostly went for Blackpink (yes, I am a fan) but it was actually Day 3 that blew me away since I got to experience it in full. Believe it or not I missed the first day since I had issues with my flight (got last min tickets—had no expectations for the festival or knowledge really, just wanted to see BP) and the second day was mostly me waiting for BP and getting merch. I felt that Coachella magic during Day 3, mostly during the Bjork set and just laying on the grass. Idk what was in the air but that entire day was just amazing and I knew I had to come back regardless of who was headlining. I got to appreciate the art around me and discovered a lot of new artists.
Anyways, my question is this, last year I went during Weekend 2. This time, however, I’m going Weekend 1. I won’t be camping since I managed to find a decent hotel nearby, and I’m bringing friends along this time. What should I expect during Weekend 1? Is it any different than Weekend 2? I hear people talk about the grass being greener but from your experience, do you have any tips or suggestions or anything I should be on the lookout for? General Coachella tips would be beyond helpful too since I wasn’t well-prepared the first time. I’ve never been to the desert so I was pretty dehydrated and sleep-deprived that it made the drive back to the hotel torture on the second night. I made the mistake of getting a hotel a whole 70 miles away since it was last min and cheap so.. yeah that’s not happening this time around.
Also, I never got to go to Despacio. I literally found out about that on the flight back LOL. I’m reading that this is something worth experiencing. Is Despacio there every year?
Hey guys newbie here, looking forward to the lineup like the rest of you. Really hoping Lana goes but we’ll see.
So 2023 was actually my very first Coachella. I mostly went for Blackpink (yes, I am a fan) but it was actually Day 3 that blew me away since I got to experience it in full. Believe it or not I missed the first day since I had issues with my flight (got last min tickets—had no expectations for the festival or knowledge really, just wanted to see BP) and the second day was mostly me waiting for BP and getting merch. I felt that Coachella magic during Day 3, mostly during the Bjork set and just laying on the grass. Idk what was in the air but that entire day was just amazing and I knew I had to come back regardless of who was headlining. I got to appreciate the art around me and discovered a lot of new artists.
Anyways, my question is this, last year I went during Weekend 2. This time, however, I’m going Weekend 1. I won’t be camping since I managed to find a decent hotel nearby, and I’m bringing friends along this time. What should I expect during Weekend 1? Is it any different than Weekend 2? I hear people talk about the grass being greener but from your experience, do you have any tips or suggestions or anything I should be on the lookout for? General Coachella tips would be beyond helpful too since I wasn’t well-prepared the first time. I’ve never been to the desert so I was pretty dehydrated and sleep-deprived that it made the drive back to the hotel torture on the second night. I made the mistake of getting a hotel a whole 70 miles away since it was last min and cheap so.. yeah that’s not happening this time around.
Also, I never got to go to Despacio. I literally found out about that on the flight back LOL. I’m reading that this is something worth experiencing. Is Despacio there every year?
Despacio is only there when booked which has been two times now. It’s a touring club by members 2manydjs and James Murphy of LCD Soundustem. If you haven’t caught shows in the DoLab or Yuma, they have similar dance sounds.
Hey guys newbie here, looking forward to the lineup like the rest of you. Really hoping Lana goes but we’ll see.
So 2023 was actually my very first Coachella. I mostly went for Blackpink (yes, I am a fan) but it was actually Day 3 that blew me away since I got to experience it in full. Believe it or not I missed the first day since I had issues with my flight (got last min tickets—had no expectations for the festival or knowledge really, just wanted to see BP) and the second day was mostly me waiting for BP and getting merch. I felt that Coachella magic during Day 3, mostly during the Bjork set and just laying on the grass. Idk what was in the air but that entire day was just amazing and I knew I had to come back regardless of who was headlining. I got to appreciate the art around me and discovered a lot of new artists.
Anyways, my question is this, last year I went during Weekend 2. This time, however, I’m going Weekend 1. I won’t be camping since I managed to find a decent hotel nearby, and I’m bringing friends along this time. What should I expect during Weekend 1? Is it any different than Weekend 2? I hear people talk about the grass being greener but from your experience, do you have any tips or suggestions or anything I should be on the lookout for? General Coachella tips would be beyond helpful too since I wasn’t well-prepared the first time. I’ve never been to the desert so I was pretty dehydrated and sleep-deprived that it made the drive back to the hotel torture on the second night. I made the mistake of getting a hotel a whole 70 miles away since it was last min and cheap so.. yeah that’s not happening this time around.
Also, I never got to go to Despacio. I literally found out about that on the flight back LOL. I’m reading that this is something worth experiencing. Is Despacio there every year?
Hey guys newbie here, looking forward to the lineup like the rest of you. Really hoping Lana goes but we’ll see.
So 2023 was actually my very first Coachella. I mostly went for Blackpink (yes, I am a fan) but it was actually Day 3 that blew me away since I got to experience it in full. Believe it or not I missed the first day since I had issues with my flight (got last min tickets—had no expectations for the festival or knowledge really, just wanted to see BP) and the second day was mostly me waiting for BP and getting merch. I felt that Coachella magic during Day 3, mostly during the Bjork set and just laying on the grass. Idk what was in the air but that entire day was just amazing and I knew I had to come back regardless of who was headlining. I got to appreciate the art around me and discovered a lot of new artists.
Anyways, my question is this, last year I went during Weekend 2. This time, however, I’m going Weekend 1. I won’t be camping since I managed to find a decent hotel nearby, and I’m bringing friends along this time. What should I expect during Weekend 1? Is it any different than Weekend 2? I hear people talk about the grass being greener but from your experience, do you have any tips or suggestions or anything I should be on the lookout for? General Coachella tips would be beyond helpful too since I wasn’t well-prepared the first time. I’ve never been to the desert so I was pretty dehydrated and sleep-deprived that it made the drive back to the hotel torture on the second night. I made the mistake of getting a hotel a whole 70 miles away since it was last min and cheap so.. yeah that’s not happening this time around.
Also, I never got to go to Despacio. I literally found out about that on the flight back LOL. I’m reading that this is something worth experiencing. Is Despacio there every year?
The grass is greener and despacio has only ever happened 2 years.
Hey guys newbie here, looking forward to the lineup like the rest of you. Really hoping Lana goes but we’ll see.
So 2023 was actually my very first Coachella. I mostly went for Blackpink (yes, I am a fan) but it was actually Day 3 that blew me away since I got to experience it in full. Believe it or not I missed the first day since I had issues with my flight (got last min tickets—had no expectations for the festival or knowledge really, just wanted to see BP) and the second day was mostly me waiting for BP and getting merch. I felt that Coachella magic during Day 3, mostly during the Bjork set and just laying on the grass. Idk what was in the air but that entire day was just amazing and I knew I had to come back regardless of who was headlining. I got to appreciate the art around me and discovered a lot of new artists.
Anyways, my question is this, last year I went during Weekend 2. This time, however, I’m going Weekend 1. I won’t be camping since I managed to find a decent hotel nearby, and I’m bringing friends along this time. What should I expect during Weekend 1? Is it any different than Weekend 2? I hear people talk about the grass being greener but from your experience, do you have any tips or suggestions or anything I should be on the lookout for? General Coachella tips would be beyond helpful too since I wasn’t well-prepared the first time. I’ve never been to the desert so I was pretty dehydrated and sleep-deprived that it made the drive back to the hotel torture on the second night. I made the mistake of getting a hotel a whole 70 miles away since it was last min and cheap so.. yeah that’s not happening this time around.
Also, I never got to go to Despacio. I literally found out about that on the flight back LOL. I’m reading that this is something worth experiencing. Is Despacio there every year?
I’ve only ever gone Weekend 1 and every trip has been a 10/10 every year regardless of the line up. You’re going to have a blast. I think you’ve already learned the biggest lesson, ie, don’t camp the main stage all day for one artist!
I’m assuming your hotel isn’t a shuttle stop at that distance, right? If you are taking shuttle, be prepared for lines to be 1.5-2 hrs after the headliner finishes. Not sure about how the exit is if you’re parking, but please be careful, have car caffeine. An hour drive to the IE (I’m assuming you’ll be heading west) 3 nights in a row is exhausting.
I’m assuming your hotel isn’t a shuttle stop at that distance, right? If you are taking shuttle, be prepared for lines to be 1.5-2 hrs after the headliner finishes. Not sure about how the exit is if you’re parking, but please be careful, have car caffeine. An hour drive to the IE (I’m assuming you’ll be heading west) 3 nights in a row is exhausting.
This depends on the crowd size at the HL. I would recommend being cognizant of the HL crowd size before deciding to leave earlier or not (ie. Bad Bunny last year the crowd steadily thinned out and shuttles were a breeze...Calvin Harris however everyone seemed to stay til the end and shuttles were a nightmare after)
Hey guys newbie here, looking forward to the lineup like the rest of you. Really hoping Lana goes but we’ll see.
So 2023 was actually my very first Coachella. I mostly went for Blackpink (yes, I am a fan) but it was actually Day 3 that blew me away since I got to experience it in full. Believe it or not I missed the first day since I had issues with my flight (got last min tickets—had no expectations for the festival or knowledge really, just wanted to see BP) and the second day was mostly me waiting for BP and getting merch. I felt that Coachella magic during Day 3, mostly during the Bjork set and just laying on the grass. Idk what was in the air but that entire day was just amazing and I knew I had to come back regardless of who was headlining. I got to appreciate the art around me and discovered a lot of new artists.
Anyways, my question is this, last year I went during Weekend 2. This time, however, I’m going Weekend 1. I won’t be camping since I managed to find a decent hotel nearby, and I’m bringing friends along this time. What should I expect during Weekend 1? Is it any different than Weekend 2? I hear people talk about the grass being greener but from your experience, do you have any tips or suggestions or anything I should be on the lookout for? General Coachella tips would be beyond helpful too since I wasn’t well-prepared the first time. I’ve never been to the desert so I was pretty dehydrated and sleep-deprived that it made the drive back to the hotel torture on the second night. I made the mistake of getting a hotel a whole 70 miles away since it was last min and cheap so.. yeah that’s not happening this time around.
Also, I never got to go to Despacio. I literally found out about that on the flight back LOL. I’m reading that this is something worth experiencing. Is Despacio there every year?
If you're staying off-site and trying to be in the fest early each day, definitely plan accordingly. No worse feeling than showing up at 5 PM cause of traffic when an act you really wanted to see was on at 4:15 pm.
Iron Maiden 10.4 Korn/Gojira 10.5 Slayer day @ Aftershock 10.10 California Deathfest 2024 Carcass/Crypta/Harm's Way/Hatebreed 10.15 Testament/Kreator/Posessed 10.26 David Gilmour 10.30 King Gizzard 11.3 The Blood Brothers 11.8 Blood Incantation 11.12 Mayhem 11.21 Interpol & The Walkmen 11.23 70K Tons Of Metal 2025 Maryland Deathfest 2025
LDR is def BIG enough to headline, she's one of the biggest artists out there. Her discography imo is just way too slow for a headlining act, as well as her stage presence is kinda meh
Huge artist with meh stage presence? Sounds like she'll fit right in with the headliners of recent years ala Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Bad Bunny.
LDR is def BIG enough to headline, she's one of the biggest artists out there. Her discography imo is just way too slow for a headlining act, as well as her stage presence is kinda meh
Huge artist with meh stage presence? Sounds like she'll fit right in with the headliners of recent years ala Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Bad Bunny.
lets not forget frank ocean. hell, he literally had 0 stage presence.
Iron Maiden 10.4 Korn/Gojira 10.5 Slayer day @ Aftershock 10.10 California Deathfest 2024 Carcass/Crypta/Harm's Way/Hatebreed 10.15 Testament/Kreator/Posessed 10.26 David Gilmour 10.30 King Gizzard 11.3 The Blood Brothers 11.8 Blood Incantation 11.12 Mayhem 11.21 Interpol & The Walkmen 11.23 70K Tons Of Metal 2025 Maryland Deathfest 2025
I’m assuming your hotel isn’t a shuttle stop at that distance, right? If you are taking shuttle, be prepared for lines to be 1.5-2 hrs after the headliner finishes. Not sure about how the exit is if you’re parking, but please be careful, have car caffeine. An hour drive to the IE (I’m assuming you’ll be heading west) 3 nights in a row is exhausting.
This depends on the crowd size at the HL. I would recommend being cognizant of the HL crowd size before deciding to leave earlier or not (ie. Bad Bunny last year the crowd steadily thinned out and shuttles were a breeze...Calvin Harris however everyone seemed to stay til the end and shuttles were a nightmare after)
Even leaving 5-10 minutes early does wonders in reducing the wait time at shuttles. If it’s a headliner we want to see, we’ll catch the last few songs in the back so we could book it to the shuttles. As for past experiences, Rage and LCD were the least chaotic. Radiohead and Beyoncé were giant clusterfucks.
I’m assuming your hotel isn’t a shuttle stop at that distance, right? If you are taking shuttle, be prepared for lines to be 1.5-2 hrs after the headliner finishes. Not sure about how the exit is if you’re parking, but please be careful, have car caffeine. An hour drive to the IE (I’m assuming you’ll be heading west) 3 nights in a row is exhausting.
Nope no shuttle. My drive back last year was about an hour and 10 minutes, but this time it’s only about 20 minutes. I haven’t had any issues with finding the car or getting out of the festival, it was the drive back. I wasn’t aware of how tired I was that half an hour in I was literally falling asleep at the wheel. That’s something I’ve never experienced before since I’ve never felt that tired in my life. Creeped out of nowhere.
LDR is def BIG enough to headline, she's one of the biggest artists out there. Her discography imo is just way too slow for a headlining act, as well as her stage presence is kinda meh
Huge artist with meh stage presence? Sounds like she'll fit right in with the headliners of recent years ala Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Bad Bunny.
Saw Lana at OSL last year and was bored af. Never should have left Foos set midway.
Huge artist with meh stage presence? Sounds like she'll fit right in with the headliners of recent years ala Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Bad Bunny.
Saw Lana at OSL last year and was bored af. Never should have left Foos set midway.
You weren’t the only one that left by the looks of it 🤭
But honestly, we should appreciate the trajectory of Lana and Tyler, started around the same time, got a huge cult following fast but their careers continue to grow and grow even though they're veterans at this point. Exciting to see since they both got started when I was in high school, in my late 20s now and never thought it would get this far
Post by braundiggity on Jan 3, 2024 13:48:53 GMT -5
On top of what others wrote - W1 is usually a bit more crowded, and logistically not as well run from my experience. There will be a couple more sound/tech issues, security might take a little longer. But it's still a great experience; I was W2 in 2012, 2022, and 2023, and W1 2013-2019 + next year. I prefer W2, but will happily do W1 when I have to (usually it depends on scheduling for folks in our group).
The one thing I don't really agree with is the notion that the vibes are better W2. They're great both weekends.
On top of what others wrote - W1 is usually a bit more crowded, and logistically not as well run from my experience. There will be a couple more sound/tech issues, security might take a little longer. But it's still a great experience; I was W2 in 2012, 2022, and 2023, and W1 2013-2019 + next year. I prefer W2, but will happily do W1 when I have to (usually it depends on scheduling for folks in our group).
The one thing I don't really agree with is the notion that the vibes are better W2. They're great both weekends.
I'd push back a little on this. Weekend 2 is typically more crowded than Weekend 1 in the earlier parts of the day, i.e., before ~6 PM. The Weekend 2 audience is much more likely to be there the moment the gates open, whereas a typical Weekend 1 attendee is chilling at the AirBnB pool until like ~5 PM. But in the prime time evening of the festival, I agree that Weekend 1 has more people!