The unique challenges of performing at Coachella
For many musicians, playing Coachella is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but it also poses special difficulties that artists must overcome in order to give a spectacular performance. Here are a few of the distinctive difficulties of appearing at Coachella: Heat: Coachella is held in the middle of a desert in Indio, California. For performers accustomed to colder climates, it can be physically demanding when temperatures easily top 90°F (32°C) during the day. It's critical for artists to drink plenty of water and take pauses as needed to prevent fatigue and dehydration. Huge crowds: Coachella attracts over 100,000 visitors per day, so performers play in front of a sizable audience. For some musicians who aren't accustomed to playing in front of such sizable crowds, this can be scary. Yet it can also be a chance to win over new followers and attract more people to one's talents. Sound quality: Coachella is no exception to the rule when it comes to the difficult acoustics o...