By: Emma Helmick 

Students and teachers watched social media as influencers crowded the stages to see popular music stars perform at the famous music festival known as Coachella. 

The 24^th annual Coachella music festival took place in California from April 11-13 and April 18-20. 

---

The world’s largest transportable Ferris wheel, featured at Coachella.

Photo Courtesy: Mrs. Maurissa Auer

---

  “I didn’t really follow who was actually performing this year, but I do always enjoy the fashion,” senior Ksena Spencer said. “I saw other people saying that the performers didn’t get enough appreciation this year.” 

Many artists headlined over the weekends including Lady Gaga on Friday, Green Day on Saturday and Post Malone and Travis Scott on Sunday. Several other artists performed leading up to the main stages. 

“My sister-in-law went and she said it was fun,” Chorus teacher Miss Marissa Auer said. “She said it was really high energy, and she saw influences.” 

Over the years, fewer celebrities attend the event because it has become less elite. It has become overcrowded with influencers recording every moment. This is caused by brands sponsoring them.  

“Most people my age watch their favorite influencers or famous people go to Coachella and like to keep up with what they’re doing,” junior Lily Ewing said. 

Even with all of the famous pop stars who perform, social media usually focuses on the guests who attend and what they are doing throughout the festival.  

“I mean, it’s a bit bizarre watching people pay so much money on clothing, camping equipment and the actual concert part of it itself,” Spencer said.