Coachella is a music festival organized by the Los Angeles-based concert promoter Goldenvoice (a subsidiary of AEG Live). It takes place annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The event is known for its large art pieces and cutting-edge artists' performances.
Line-ups
All information taken from various sources.[1][2][3] Headline performers are listed in Boldface. (W1) and (W2) indicate the artist only played Weekend 1 or Weekend 2 respectively on that stage.
In 2003, Installation Art contributions came from: Cauac-Syd Klinge, Corndog and the Chaplain of Sparceland—Chunks, Nair B & Lovely, Magic Glasses, Facility 3 Artists and Joe Mangrum, Space Cowboys, Madagascar, 1Sky's HypKnowTron, Howard Hollis+Max Miceli, Christian Ristow, Bio-Fuel Bus, Joe Bard & Danya Parkinson, Finley Fryer, Buckethead, Mutaytor, String Theory Arcadian Circle. The art was curated by Philip Blaine.
The 2004 Installation Artists were: Syd Klinge (Cauac Tesla Coil), Nairb (Deus Ex Machina), Laura Crosta and Funn Roberts (Lanternaria), LT Mustardseed (The Journey of the Dragonfly), Finley Fryer ("Stan" – The Diver), Rosanna Scimecca (Cleavage in Space+Red Widow Spider), Christian Ristow (Robochrist Industries), David Wharton + Scott Mattison (Diffraction Light Tunnel), Howard Hollis (Linticular 3-D Art), Scott Gasparian (gaspo) (HypKnowTron), D-light (Helix IV), Gabi Tuschak, Juli Gudmundson and Melody Byrd (Chitlin'n Grits), Mass Ensemble (Earth Harp), Jerico Woggon (Year of the Snake) and Cyclecide (Bike Rodeo). Philip Blaine curated the art.
The 2006 installation artists were: Syd Klinge (Cauac), Brian Corndog (Metron Transformer), Michael Christian (Flock and Hypha), Rosanna Scimecca (Zephyrus' Disgolmerate), Jerico Woggon, Orion Fredricks (Harmonizer Water Sculpture), Doyle (The Spider), Cyclecide/Bike Rodeo, O2 Creative (Gnome Dome), The Do LaB (Lucent Misting Oasis featuring Lucent Dossier Experience,) and Keith Greco (Leaf Rake Tree+Snow Globe Domes, Hotshot the Robot, Philip Blaine curated.
Dome: Junglist Platoon/Respect featuring: Machete, Scooba, Clutch, No Face & Drone, Kraak & Smaak, David J, Marques Wyatt, Jacob Thiele (of The Faint), Travis Keller
Dome: Bassrush featuring: Silver, Hazen, XXXL, Subflo, MC Dino & Question Mark, Lady Miss Kier, Andy Rourke, Daniel Ash, Eugene, Carla and Greg (of Autolux), The Professionals
Art for 2007 included: The Do LaB, Lucent Dossier Experience, Johnny America, Syd Klinge: Tesla Coil, Brian Corndog: KA Labyrinth, Mark Lottor: Cubatron, Cyclecide Bike Rodeo, Kinetic Steam Works, Jamie Vaida: Goes Around Comes Around Carousel, Stronghold Productions: FirePod, Michael Christian: I.T., and Babel, Sean Sobczak: Love and Dragons, Domes Guys: 90' Dome, Jason Hackenworth: Megamite Army, Dorothy Trojanowski: Rubber Horses, Perpetual Art Machine, NON Designs, Mark Esper: It's in the Air and Enlightenment, Brose Partington: Tide, Greg de Gouveia: Cubed []3, Jim Bowers: Terrasphere, Hotshot the Robot, LT Mustardseed: Aquatic Temple of Chill, Stefano Corazza: Field of Sunflower Robots, Sasstown Crew (Portland): Threemove, Rosanna Scimeca: St. Taudry's, manIC. Philip Blaine curated.
Portishead were planned to headline the festival, but were demoted to playing before Prince's set.
In 2008, art was contributed by Gerard Minakawa: (Bamboo Waves), The Do Lab: (Oasis), Sean Orlando: (The Steampunk Treehouse), Mike Ross: (BigRigJig), Mark Lottor: (The Quad Cubatron), Ball-Nogues Studio: (Copper Droopscape), Martii Kalliala and Jenna Sutela: (Super Ball), Aaron Koblin: (Flight Patterns), Michael Christian: (Beyond the Garden), Christopher Janney: (Sonic Forest), Syd Klinge: (Cauac Twins), Corndog: (Parabola), James Nick Sears: (The Orb), Orion Fredericks: (Fata Morgana) HotShot the Robot, SWARM and Slick. Philip Blaine curated.
In 2009, art was contributed by: The Do Lab's Lucent Mysting Oasis and Lucent Dossier Experience, Gerard Minakawa: (Bamboo Starscraper), Flaming Lotus Girls: (Serpent Mother), Rob Bucholz: (Perhaps) Hotshot the Robot: (Spectralcodec Interactive Video), CalPoly Pomona Architectural students+Michael Fox: (Flockwall), Shrine + Spears family: (La Familia Divina – Shrine), False Profits Labs: (Pyrocardium), Michael Christian: (Sphae), Ball-Nogues Studio (Benjamin Ball+Gaston Nogues+Andrew Lyon and Philip Blaine and SCI Arc Students): (Elastic Plastic Sponge), Rimski: (Rimski's Bicycle Piano), Christian Ristow: (Hand of Man), Mark Lottor: (The Quad Cubatron), Alex Nolan and Justin Grant: (SOL), Syd Klinge: (Cauac Twins). Philip Blaine curated.
2010
Thursday, April 15 | 1107 Events Presents: Matinée Sessions in the Camgrounds: Jokers of the Scene, Le Castle Vania, 12th Planet, Toy Selectah, Franki Chan, Matinee Resident All Stars featuring: Paparazzi, Joaquin, Sir Charles
Heineken Dome: VJ/DJ Kris P – Special Session: Coachella's first Silent Disco, Milo/Vello, David Carvahlo, David Starfire featuring MC iCatching, Nisus, Franky Boissy, Isaiah Martin featuring Dustin on Brass, Behrouz, Bunny (of Rabbit in the Moon)
Coachella & Pure Filth Present: BASSFACE, Camping Sessions: Seven (filled the spot after Flylo's cancellation), Jakes, The Professionals, Take, Free the Robots, Deco & DLX, MC Kemst Visuals by Dr. Strangeloop
Heineken Dome: VJ/DJ Kris P – Special Session: Coachella's first Silent Disco, Donald Glaude, Brion Topolski, Jamie Schwabl, Kris P, DJ Frances, Freddy Be, Kazell
In 2011, art was contributed by: The Do Lab Oasis and Lucent Dossier Experience, The Creators Project: Coachella Stage Enhanced, Sarah Tent Installation, Long March, Punch, Nidhogg, The Do Lab, The Do Lab's Pagoda, Winwin Creative: Joy, Michael Christian: Candelaphytes, Hotshot the Robot, Cyclecide Bike Rodeo, reel-Mobile, Coachella Art Studios, Rob Buchholz: Wish, Todd Williams: Land Sharks, Syd Klinge: (CauacTwins), Christian Ristow: Fledgling, Balloon Chain, A Physical Manifestation of Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space: Jonathan Glazer + J. Spaceman with Undisclosable and One of Us.
In 2012, art was contributed by The Do LaB: (Oasis) + (Triad), Lucent Dossier Experience, Coachella Art Studios, Charles Gadeken: (WAVE), Todd Williams: (Land Shark), Gerard Minakawa: (Starry Bamboo), Hotshot the Robot, Susan Robb: (Warmth, Giant Black Tubes), Christian Ristow: (Garaplata), Shrine: (Shacks), Robert Bose: (Balloon Chain), Sensory Sync: (Gateway), Poetic Kinetic: (Solitary Inflorescence), Cyclecide and Makeover Mechanix.
In 2013, art contributions included: The Power Station by Derek Doublin, Vanessa Bonet and Chris Wagganer, Helix Poeticus (The Snail) by Poetic Kinetics, Los Angeles. CAUC Twins by Syd Klinge, Los Angeles. Recyclosauras Rex by Johny Amerika, Los Angeles. Mirage by Paul Clemente, Los Angeles. PK-107 Mantis by Poetic Kinetics, Los Angeles.[7]
The Do LaB Weekend 1: Minnesota vs. G Jones, Sound Remedy, Lucent Dossier Experience, Lowriderz, Gladkill, K Theory, Supervision, Thriftworks, Paul Basic
The Do LaB Weekend 2: Thugfucker, DJ Tennis, Idiot Savant, Lucent Dossier Experience, Kidnap Kid, Isaac Tichauer, Perseus, Moonboots, Henry Krinkle, Jobot
Heineken House Weekend 2: GZA with Gaslamp Killer, Gaslamp Killer & Thundercat, UZ & Surprise Guest, Anabel Englund x Human Life, Escort with Guests, Chela, Anna Lunoe, Franki Chan
The Do LaB Weekend 1: Kill Paris, Sugarpill, Dimond Saints, Slow Magic, ill-esha, Chrime Sparks, El Papa Chango, Two Fresh, Vokab Kompany & Crush Effect, Dessert Dwellers
The Do LaB Weekend 2: Mitis, Opiuo, Freddy Todd, Jupit3r, Love & Light, Chris B, Hunterleggit, Hopscotch, Ruff Hauser
Heineken House Weekend 1: Last Call, Flight Facilities, Chela, MDNR, Femme, Sean Glass x Goddollars
Heineken House Weekend 2: Classixx (DJ), Escort with MNDR, Surprise Guest, Flight Facilities, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Surprise Guest, MDNR, Femme, Sean Glass
In 2014, art contributions included: 2Squared by Charles Gadeken; Balloon Chain by Robert Bose; Becoming Human by Christian Ristow; Cryochome by James Peterson; The Do Lab by Eepert Village; Escape Velocity (The Astronaut) by Poetic Kinetics; Smartbird by Festo; Giant Green Caterpillar by Mike Grandaw; Lightweaver by Stereo-Bot; Lucent Dossier Experience; Reflection Field by Philip K. Smith III; Archetypes by Keith Greco; Archetypes by Brent Spears/Shrine; Sidewinder by Abigail Portner; Paraiso by Raices Cultura; Road Trip by Don Kennel; Intentcity by Teale Hatheway; The Jive Joint; and Coachella Art Studios.[8]
In 2015, art contributions included: Papilio Merraculous by Poetic Kinetics; Do LaB by Big Fish; Balloon Chain by Robert Bose; Party God by the Haas Brothers; Big Bear by Don Kennell; Praxis by Ben Zamora and John Zamora; Pulp Pavilion by Ball-Nogues Studio; the Corporate Headquarters by Derek Doublin and Vanessa Bonet; Earthmover by Christian Ristow; the Jive Joint by Super Tall Paul & Rossome; Big Horn Place by Shrine & Joel Dean Stockdill; Pulp Pavilion by Ball-Nogues Studio; Coachella Bound by Raices Cultura; Twelve Shades of Pass.ani by Keith Greco; Lighthouse by Randy Polumbo; Chrono Chromatic by Aphidoidea; and Coachella Art Studios.[9]
The Do LaB Weekend 1: What So Not, Speaker of the House, KRNE, Ghastly, Wave Racer, Stylust Beats, JayKode, Everyman, Dreamers Delight, Mountain of Youth
The Do LaB Weekend 2: Hippie Sabotage, Sweater Beats, Stwo, Sam Gellaitry, Ekali, Autograf (DJ set), Gilligan Moss, Nico Luminous, The Human Experience
The Do LaB Weekend 1: Bob Moses (DJ set), Job Jobse, The Drifter, Lee Foss, RÜFÜS DU SOL (DJ set), Le Youth, Humans, Imagined Herbal Flows, Dena Amy,
The Do LaB Weekend 2: Major Lazer, Kraddy, Stanton Warriors, Jason Bentley, NU, Bedouin, Satori, Öona Dahl, Shawni
Heineken House Weekend 1: Diplo & Friends, 4B, Brillz, Valentino Khan, ETC! ETC!, Bro Safari, Party Favor, Nina Las Vegas, FKi 1st, Paul Devro x Neo Fresco,
Heineken House Weekend 2: Party Favor, ETC! ETC!, Bro Safari, Nina Las Vegas, 4B, Valentino Khan, FKi 1st, Paul Devro x Neo Fresco
In 2016, art contributions included: Katrīna Neiburga and Andris Eglītis, Alex Arrechea, The Date Farmers, Phillip K Smith III, Jimenez Lai, R & R Studios, Robert Bose, Super Tall Paul & Rossome, Raices Cultura, Lucent Dossier
The Do LaB Weekend 1: Louis the Child, Mr. Carmack, Haywyre, Bleep Bloop, The Gaslamp Killer, Sayer, Imbrsxulm Team B&L, PartyWave, Oscure
The Do LaB Weekend 2: Richie Hawtin, Jonas Rathsman, Classixx, Billy Kenny, Mad Zach, Barclay Crenshaw, Daktyl, Monte Booker, KNGSPRNGS
Heineken House: OWSLA takeover + Special Guests: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Grandmaster Flash (DJ set), DJ Quik, 4B*, Blaise James, Chris Lake, DJ Slink, Josh Pan**, Oshi, Whethan, Vindata
The Do LaB Weekend 2: Skrillex, Netsky, Liquid Stranger, EINMUSIK, Justin Martin, Will Clarke, The Geek x VRV, The Librarian, HӒANA, Josh Billings & Nonfiction, divaDanielle
Heineken House Weekend 1: George Clinton & the Parliament Funkadelic, Bixel Boys, BJ the Kid, Chuckie, DJ Nu Mark, Madds, Zaytoven
Heineken House Weekend 2: Bixel Boys, BJ the Kid, Chuckie, Death, DJ Nu Mark, Madds, Twrk, Zaytoven
The Do LaB Weekend 2: Gordo b2b Mathame, Elderbrook (DJ Set) plus special guests Hayden James & JOY (Anonymous), ISOxo, HOLLY b2b Machinedrum, Elephant Heart, Cloonee, it's murph, A Hundred Drums, PARALEVEN, DJ Susan, Jo Jones
The Do LaB Weekend 1: Dombresky presents Disco Dom, Kasablanca, Franky Wah, Dylan & Harry (Party Favor & Baauer), Daily Bread, Aluna, Elif, Henry Pope, Miss Javi
The Do LaB Weekend 2: DRAMA, Gioli & Assia, DEVAULT, ODD MOB, ARODES, Hank K, SYREETA, Carré b2b Samwise
Heineken House Weekend 1: LondonBridge, NGHTMRE, Whipped Cream, Niiko x Swae, Tony H
Heineken House Weekend 2: Snakehips, Fleetmac Wood, Bontan, Black V Neck, Max Styler