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Here’s How Ultra, EDC and Other Music Festivals Impact Airbnb Prices
Many of us have experienced the immense frustration of attempting to book travel accommodations for a massive music festival. But how much extra are we spending in comparison to those who travel to the same destinations on any given day? A new study from money.co.uk analyzed just how much extra we spend on Airbnb accommodations during music festivals. While the results may not be shocking, they’re fairly eye-opening for those who haven’t thought twice about how much profit there is to be had from an Airbnb booking during festival season. This year’s edition of Ultra Miami has caused a 19.1% surge, increasing the average Airbnb price from $456 to $543. However, Ultra surprisingly ranks 18th in a total overall increase in comparison to other major fests. Hardwell perfo...
WHIPPED CREAM’s New Single “CRY” to Appear On Rocket League, Paladins Video Games
For WHIPPED CREAM, it’s always been about bangers. “Light of Mine”? Banger. “So Thick”? Banger. With a track record like this, it’s no surprise that her latest single, “CRY,” is also—well, you get it. A mind-bending fusion of midtempo, electronica and hyper-house, “CRY” is out now via Monstercat. Kicking off with eerie chords and haunting vocals, “CRY” quickly sets the scene for a tale that twists and turns with tension. “You won’t hear me cry,” its lyrics chant. An eerie bassline slowly creeps under the surface until the track’s cathartic drop, akin to a pitch black soundscape with menacing sound design. “It’s about having no tears, words, or energy left to give...
Inside the Sale of Coachella’s Lifetime Passes and $1.4 Million NFT Collection
Coachella, one of the world’s most illustrious and profitable music festivals, recently announced the launch of three NFT collections: Sights and Sounds, Desert Reflections, and Coachella Keys. NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are digital assets—such as photos, visual artwork, or audio—stored on a blockchain. The tokens are immutable and they are purchased, sold, and traded using cryptocurrency. Coachella launched its own native NFT marketplace, which was built by FTX for the Solana blockchain. The festival’s three collections offer a range of digital photos, soundscapes, and posters that can be redeemed for real-world experiences. Perhaps the most significant, however, is the Coachella Keys collection. Each of its 10 collectibles grant their owners lifetime passes to Coachella. Afte...
Coachella Drops All Covid-Related Restrictions and Vaccination Requirements
You won’t see masks at this year’s onslaught of social media selfies from Coachella. The organizers of the legendary Indio music and arts festival have revealed the removal of all Covid-related restrictions, including no vaccination or testing requirements. The update arrives four months after the festival’s producer, Goldenvoice, relaxed its vaccination requirements, allowing entry with proof of the jab or a negative test within 72 hours. Considering Coachella’s reputation as a bellwether and the event’s impact on the California economy, the move has the feel of a watershed moment for music festivals. The update aligns with new guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health, which announced that vaccination proof will no longer be req...
Coachella and Stagecoach Drop All COVID Precautionary Measures
Stagecoach has changed its COVID regulations. In a statement on Twitter, the festival announced that it will not be requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, or masking at its 2022 festival. This new policy also extends to Coachella as both festivals are promoted by Goldenvoice and owned by AEG. While Coachella has not formally tweeted a statement, the new no barriers COVID policy is featured on the Health & Safety rules page of their festival website stating “In accordance with local guidelines, there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements at Coachella 2022.” Both festivals also warn attendees of the dangers of COVID on their festival websites despite their lack of protection. Festival Admission Update: As we prepare to spend an incredible weekend in the desert togeth...
Billie Eilish Responds to Kanye, Britney Spears Gets Personal, Janet Jackson Returns & More Top Stories | Billboard News
Billie Eilish is reacting to Kanye West demanding she apologize to Travis Scott, Britney Spears opens up about depression and how she thought she was being treated for cancer during 13-year conservatorship, Janet Jackson’s streaming sales soar thanks to documentary series and BLACKPINK’s Rosé celebrates her birthday with a new cover. This is Billboard News for Friday, Feb. 11. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag...
Coachella Is Selling Lifetime Music Festival Passes As NFTs
It was only a matter of time: Coachella has officially hopped on the NFT train. Via a partnership FTX US, a massive collection of 11,010 NFTs is slated to hit Coachella’s environmentally friendly marketplace on the Solana blockchain this Friday, February 4th, at 10AM PT (1PM ET). The drop’s crown jewel is the “Coachella Keys Collection,” which consists of 10 NFTs that grant each owner lifetime access to the fabled music and arts festival. Each of these unique collectibles also unlock specific luxury experiences for the 2022 fest, like prime viewing access at the electronic dance music-focused Sahara Tent to a private party on the Coachella grounds. Naturally, there’s also an “Infinity Key” offering its owner a combination of lifetime gu...
Petition Calling For Travis Scott To Be Reinstated As Coachella Headliner Removed For “Fraudulent Activity”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rick Kern / Getty Nice try, but this petition calling for Travis Scott to be allowed to touch the Coachella stage this year turned out to be a pure jig. Per Buzzfeed News, a fan-made Change.org petition was removed by the website after learning that 60,000 of the signatures it acquired were fugazi. On January 26, multiple outlets reported on the petition garnering attention before the website took action after noticing the number of signatures declined overnight from over 70,000 to barely reaching 5,000 on January 27. Related Stories Scott’s fans, the “ragers,” also noticed the drop, one of them pondered in the comment section under the petition, “Why the signs keep going down wtf going on here @change.org.” The website didn’t respond to the fan but respo...
Kanye West, Billie Eilish & Harry Styles To Headline Coachella 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @jprincerespect / Instagram Travis Scott might’ve gotten booted off the 2022 Coachella lineup, but best believe it’s still going to have some amazing acts as they’ve revealed their list of performance slated to take the stage this coming April. Headlining the three day event will be Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and the artist formerly known as Kanye West, Ye with some of the biggest names in the music game today filling out the highly anticipated event. Artists like Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage, Lil Baby and Big Sean are all slated to appear at the two weekend jamboree which will take place on April 15th-17th and 22nd-24th respectively. Related Stories Presale for tickets to the event goes on sale Friday (Jan. 14) and best believe they’re going to go li...
Here Is Your Full Coachella 2022 Lineup
After being fed through the COVID-19 wood chipper for two years, Coachella is coming back in 2022. Following weeks of speculation and the typical industry rigamarole of fake posters and even faker chatter from influencers, organizers have finally unveiled the full lineup for Coachella’s two 2022 weekends: April 15-17 and 22-24. Set to perform at the legendary Indio music and arts festival this year are Swedish House Mafia, Black Coffee, Madeon, Flume, Disclosure, Duke Dumont, SLANDER, TOKiMONSTA, Tchami, Channel Tres, Richie Hawtin, and The Martinez Brothers, among many others. Headlining the fest are Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and Ye (formerly known as Kanye West). Swedish House Mafia. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Recommended Articles The lineu...
Full Coachella 2022 Lineup Is Here
The full Coachella 2022 lineup has arrived. After Billboard reported the headliners earlier Wednesday (Jan. 12), the official Goldenvoice poster confirms that Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and Ye are headlining each day, while Swedish House Mafia will be “returning to the desert” on an undisclosed day. Other highlights from the lineup: Phoebe Bridgers, Lil Baby, Big Sean and Daniel Caesar will perform alongside Friday headliner Harry Styles; Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage, Anitta and Giveon join Saturday headliner Billie Eilish; and Doja Cat, Run the Jewels, Karol G, Maggie Rogers and Ari Lennox will play Sunday along with headliner Ye. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) is the only headliner returning to the Empire...
Who Do You Want to Headline Coachella? Vote!
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is officially underway, after the festival originally set for the 2020 iteration was postponed several times during the pandemic. Sources told Billboard that Kanye West — who now goes by Ye — has been tapped to headline Sunday night at this year’s event, and Billie Eilish is also in talks to headline the event. Swedish House Mafia also confirmed their 2022 performance back in October. With the headlining slots still officially unconfirmed, we at Billboard want to know who you want to perform at the main stage at Coachella. Are you down with Ye, Billie and Swedish House Mafia? Or are you hoping for someone else who hasn’t headlined yet, like BTS, Taylor Swift or Megan Thee Stallion? Let us know by voting below! Take Our Poll [flexi-com...
