It is official — the Coachella 2023 lineup has lastly arrived, and it is stacked with heavy hitters. On Jan. 10, the famed music pageant unveiled its highly-anticipated headliners: Frank Ocean, Unhealthy Bunny, and Okay-pop woman group Blackpink. This yr’s roster consists of dozens of different buzzy acts, together with Rosalía, Gorillaz, Charli XCX, Burna Boy, Pusha T, Labrinth, Becky G, Latto, and lots of, many extra.
The brand new announcement comes greater than a yr after Coachella confirmed Frank Ocean as a future headliner. Ocean was initially scheduled to carry out on the 2020 pageant earlier than the COVID-19 pandemic pressured a cancellation. In a 2021 interview with the Los Angeles Occasions, Coachella cofounder Paul Tollett famous that he would usually by no means reveal the title of a performer to this point prematurely, however given the uncertainty of the pandemic, he stated followers deserved hope for the longer term. “Proper now, it is the Wild West,” Tollett stated. “I am simply attempting to be as honest as I can to artists and to the followers to make it possible for ultimately, they get to see everybody that we talked about.”
Ocean first carried out at Coachella again in 2012, although his 2023 efficiency will probably be his first time headlining the occasion. There are additionally rumors swirling amongst followers, per NME, that the notoriously-private artist will launch new music forward of his reside efficiency, although he has but to verify any new materials. He launched his final album, “Blonde,” in August 2016.
Coachella’s 2022 pageant — its grand return after a two-year break, headlined by Harry Types, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, and Swedish Home Mafia — was stuffed with unforgettable moments. Good pals Types and Shaina Twain carried out a stellar duet collectively, whereas the previous additionally introduced Lizzo out on stage. In the meantime, Megan Thee Stallion blew followers away by debuting her unapologetic “Plan B” single. Extra surprises are positive to come back when the pageant returns this spring.
Coachella 2023 takes place throughout two weekends: April 14-16 and 21-23. Head to the pageant’s official web site now to see the complete lineup.
