Coachella 2019
{{short description|Edition of music festival}}
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| date = Weekend 1: {{Start date|2019|04|12}}–{{End date|2019|04|14}}
Weekend 2: {{Start date|2019|04|19}}–{{End date|2019|04|21}}
| location = Empire Polo Club, Indio, California, United States
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| prev = Coachella 2018
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The 2019 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival took place across two weekends: April 12 to 14 and 19 to 21 at the Empire Polo Club, Indio, California, United States. The three headlining acts were Childish Gambino on Friday, Tame Impala on Saturday, and Ariana Grande on Sunday.{{cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/03/entertainment/coachella-lineup-2019/index.html|title=Coachella 2019 lineup: Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino and Tame Impala to headline|work=CNN|date=January 3, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Madeline|last=Holcombe|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175104/https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/03/entertainment/coachella-lineup-2019/index.html|url-status=live}} The 2019 edition was the twentieth anniversary of the festival.
Background
The full lineup and date was announced on January 3, 2019, featuring headliners Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, Ariana Grande and second-line performers Janelle Monáe, The 1975, DJ Snake, Diplo, RÜFÜS DU SOL and Blackpink on Friday, Solange, Kid Cudi, Weezer, Aphex Twin, J Balvin, Billie Eilish and Bassnectar on Saturday, and Khalid, Zedd, Gesaffelstein, Bad Bunny, Dillon Francis, CHVRCHES, and YG on Sunday.{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2019/01/coachella-2019-lineup/|title=Coachella 2019 Lineup: Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Tame Impala To Headline|work=Spin|date=January 3, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416180605/https://www.spin.com/2019/01/coachella-2019-lineup/|url-status=live}} A week prior to the festival, Solange cancelled her performance due to "major production delays".{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/apr/08/solange-pulls-out-of-coachella-2019-due-to-production-delays|title=Solange pulls out of Coachella 2019 due to 'production delays'|work=The Guardian|date=April 8, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Naaman|last=Zhou|archive-date=April 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417040847/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/apr/08/solange-pulls-out-of-coachella-2019-due-to-production-delays|url-status=live}} Rapper Kanye West was due to be announced as a headliner, but was ruled out due to an impractical last minute request for a custom-built dome stage.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/jan/14/kanye-west-coachella-festival-custom-stage|title=Kanye West ruled out of Coachella after he demands a new stage|work=The Guardian|first=Laura|last=Snapes|date=January 14, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|archive-date=January 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190118210217/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/jan/14/kanye-west-coachella-festival-custom-stage|url-status=live}} He instead held his Easter Sunday Service performance at the venue's campgrounds on April 21.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/kanye-west-bringing-sunday-service-coachella-2019-2469645|title=Kanye West is bringing his 'Sunday Service' to Coachella 2019|work=NME|date=April 1, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Nick|last=Reilly|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175103/https://www.nme.com/news/music/kanye-west-bringing-sunday-service-coachella-2019-2469645|url-status=live}}
The festival was livestreamed on YouTube during both weekends for the first time.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2019/04/08/youtube-amps-up-coachella-2019-stream-both-weekends-fest/3398253002/|title=YouTube expands Coachella 2019 coverage to both weekends, including Kanye's Easter service|work=USA Today|date=April 8, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Mike|last=Snider|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175103/https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2019/04/08/youtube-amps-up-coachella-2019-stream-both-weekends-fest/3398253002/|url-status=live}}
Line-up
Headline performers are listed in boldface. Artists listed from the latest to earliest set times.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/coachella-2019-set-times-8506645/|title=Coachella 2019 Set Times Announced for Weekend One|work=Billboard|date=April 10, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Taylor|last=Mims|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175104/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/coachella-2019-set-times-8506645/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/coachella-2019-weekend-2-lineup-and-schedule-all-the-set-times-you-need-to-know/|title=Coachella 2019 Weekend 2 Lineup & Schedule: All the Set Times You Need to Know|work=Pitchfork|date=April 17, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Jazz|last=Monroe|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175103/https://pitchfork.com/news/coachella-2019-weekend-2-lineup-and-schedule-all-the-set-times-you-need-to-know/|url-status=live}}
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- {{note|1}}A. Janelle Monáe was joined by Lizzo and Tierra Whack during the first weekend set.{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2019/04/lizzo-janelle-monae/|title=Lizzo joins Janelle Monaé at Coachella: Watch|work=Consequence|date=April 14, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Alex|last=Young|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175101/https://consequence.net/2019/04/lizzo-janelle-monae/|url-status=live}}
- {{note|1}}B. The 1975 was joined by No Rome during both weekends sets.{{cite web|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/no-rome-makes-coachella-debut-with-the-1975|title=No Rome makes Coachella debut with The 1975 – watch|work=Bandwagon Asia|date=April 13, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175103/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/no-rome-makes-coachella-debut-with-the-1975|url-status=live}}
- {{note|1}}C. Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals were joined by Brandy and Jay Rock during the second weekend set.{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/see-anderson-paak-bring-out-brandy-jay-rock-during-coachella-performance-825085/|title=See Anderson .Paak Bring Out Brandy, Jay Rock During Coachella Performance|work=Rolling Stone|date=April 20, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Ilana|last=Kaplan|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175102/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/see-anderson-paak-bring-out-brandy-jay-rock-during-coachella-performance-825085/|url-status=live}}
- {{note|1}}D. Tame Impala was joined by A$AP Rocky during the second weekend set.{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tame-impala-asap-rocky-sundress-coachella-825201/|title=See Tame Impala, A$AP Rocky Perform 'Sundress' At Coachella|work=Rolling Stone|date=April 21, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Ilana|last=Kaplan|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175104/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tame-impala-asap-rocky-sundress-coachella-825201/|url-status=live}}
- {{note|1}}E. Weezer was joined by Chilli of TLC and Tears for Fears during the first weekend set.{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2019/04/weezer-brings-out-tlc-chilli-tears-for-fears-at-coachella-2019-watch/|title=Watch Weezer Bring Out TLC's Chilli, Tears For Fears At Coachella 2019|work=Spin|date=April 14, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Rob|last=Arcand|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416180604/https://www.spin.com/2019/04/weezer-brings-out-tlc-chilli-tears-for-fears-at-coachella-2019-watch/|url-status=live}}
- {{note|1}}F. J Balvin was joined by Rosalía and Sean Paul during both weekends sets.{{cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/04/14/j-balvin-brought-out-rosala-and-sean-paul-during-his-coachella-performance|title=J Balvin brought out Rosalía and Sean Paul during his Coachella performance|date=April 14, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Jewel|last=Wicker|work=The Fader|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175103/https://www.thefader.com/2019/04/14/j-balvin-brought-out-rosala-and-sean-paul-during-his-coachella-performance|url-status=live}}
- {{note|1}}G. Bazzi was joined by Ty Dolla $ign during the first weekend set.{{cite web|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/music/coachella/2019/04/13/coachella-2019-bazzi-brings-out-ty-dolla-ign-festival-set/3462519002/|title=Coachella 2019: Bazzi brings out Ty Dolla $ign for Saturday festival set|work=Desert Sun|date=April 13, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first1=Kristin|last1=Scharkey|first2=Brian|last2=de los Santos|first3=Kiya|last3=Gaskin|archive-date=May 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519085942/https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/music/coachella/2019/04/13/coachella-2019-bazzi-brings-out-ty-dolla-ign-festival-set/3462519002/|url-status=live}}
- {{note|1}}H. During the first weekend set, Ariana Grande was joined by JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass of NSYNC, P Diddy, Mase and Nicki Minaj.{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/ariana-grande-shines-coachella-alongside-nsync-nicki-minaj-diddy-mase|title=Ariana Grande Shines At Coachella Alongside *NSYNC, Nicki Minaj, Diddy & Mase|work=Grammy Awards|date=April 16, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Ana Monroy|last=Yglesias|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175104/https://www.grammy.com/news/ariana-grande-shines-coachella-alongside-nsync-nicki-minaj-diddy-mase|url-status=live}} She was joined by Justin Bieber during the second weekend set.{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/04/coachella-2019-ariana-grande-brings-out-justin-bieber.html|title=How Nice of Justin Bieber to End His Hiatus and Tease His New Album for Ariana Grande at Coachella|work=Vulture|date=April 22, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Dee|last=Lockett|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175104/https://www.vulture.com/2019/04/coachella-2019-ariana-grande-brings-out-justin-bieber.html|url-status=live}}
- {{note|1}}I. During the first weekend set, Khalid was joined by Billie Eilish, Halsey, Normani and Marshmello.{{cite web|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/music/coachella/2019/04/14/billie-eilish-halsey-normani-marshmello-join-khalid-his-coachella-set/3470255002/|title=Billie Eilish, Halsey, Normani, Marshmello join Khalid for his Sunday night set at Coachella|work=Desert Sun|date=April 14, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Kristin|last=Scharkey|archive-date=September 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908150221/https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/music/coachella/2019/04/14/billie-eilish-halsey-normani-marshmello-join-khalid-his-coachella-set/3470255002/|url-status=live}} During the second weekend set, he was joined by John Mayer.{{cite web|url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/khalid-john-mayer-outta-my-head/|title=Texas Monthly Recommends: Khalid and John Mayer Make a Summer Hit|work=Texas Monthly|date=May 17, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Jessica|last=Reyes|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175104/https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/khalid-john-mayer-outta-my-head/|url-status=live}}
- {{note|1}}J. During the first weekend set, Zedd was joined by Katy Perry.{{cite web|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/music/coachella/2019/04/14/katy-perry-comes-out-during-zedds-coachella-2019-set/3469909002/|title=Katy Perry comes out for Zedd's Sunday set at Coachella|work=Desert Sun|date=April 14, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Kristin|last=Scharkey|archive-date=June 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626210513/https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/music/coachella/2019/04/14/katy-perry-comes-out-during-zedds-coachella-2019-set/3469909002/|url-status=live}} He was joined by Alessia Cara and Maren Morris during the second weekend set.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/music/news/maren-morris-alessia-cara-zedd-coachella-weekend-two-1203194245/|title=Maren Morris, Alessia Cara Join Zedd at Coachella Weekend Two|first=Erin|last=Nyren|date=April 21, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|work=Variety|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175102/https://variety.com/2019/music/news/maren-morris-alessia-cara-zedd-coachella-weekend-two-1203194245/|url-status=live}}
- {{note|1}}K. Bad Bunny was joined by J Balvin during the first weekend set.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/events/bad-bunny-coachella-2019-performance-recap-8507065/|title=Bad Bunny Brings Out J Balvin For Fiery Coachella Set|work=Billboard|first=Tatiana|last=Cirisano|date=April 15, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416003827/https://www.billboard.com/culture/events/bad-bunny-coachella-2019-performance-recap-8507065/|url-status=live}}
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Incidents
On April 6, 2019, Christopher Griffin, 49, the festival lead rigger of twenty years, died on the festival campgrounds after sustaining fatal injuries.{{cite web|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/local/indio/2019/04/06/worker-dies-after-fall-coachella-staging-site-empire-polo-club-indio/3387726002/|title=Coachella worker dies after fall; Goldenvoice mourning loss of 20-year 'family member'|work=The Desert Sun|date=April 8, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Shane|last=Newell|archive-date=January 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127011554/https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/local/indio/2019/04/06/worker-dies-after-fall-coachella-staging-site-empire-polo-club-indio/3387726002/|url-status=live}} Griffin fell from the stage scaffolding while working on the festival setup.{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/coachella-stagehand-dies-after-falling-in-staging-area/|title=Coachella Stagehand Dies After Falling in Staging Area|work=Pitchfork|date=April 6, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Noah|last=Yoo|archive-date=April 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175101/https://pitchfork.com/news/coachella-stagehand-dies-after-falling-in-staging-area/|url-status=live}}
On April 22, 2019, The Daily Beast published a report of the alleged "inhumane treatment" of the festival security guards, citing poor tent conditions, insufficient food and water, long hours in the harsh sun, minimum wages and poor coordination between the organizers and the subcontracting security firms.{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/coachella-security-guards-allege-inhumane-treatment-people-over-here-are-starving|title=Coachella Security Guards Allege Inhumane Treatment: 'People Over Here Are Starving'|work=The Daily Beast|date=April 22, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2023|first=Amy|last=Zimmerman|archive-date=April 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426041925/https://www.thedailybeast.com/coachella-security-guards-allege-inhumane-treatment-people-over-here-are-starving|url-status=live}}
References
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