How Coachella promotes inclusivity and diversity
One of the biggest music festivals in the world, Coachella, has recently made an effort to support diversity and inclusivity. The festival has in the past drawn flak for its exclusive VIP culture and lack of diversity in its lineup. The organizers have, however, made progress in recent years to resolve these problems. Coachella supports inclusion in a number of ways, including through its roster. An intentional attempt has been made on the part of the festival to accommodate a wide variety of artists from different genres and backgrounds. As the first black woman to ever headline Coachella, Beyoncé performed at the festival in 2018, making a statement about diversity and representation. The festival has also made an attempt to attract more LGBTQ+ performers to its schedule, including openly homosexual musician Troye Sivan. Coachella also supports inclusion with its menu selections. In order to better serve the varied dietary requirements of participants, the festival now provides a gre...