Coachella 2015 (nm lock me)

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Dates:
Weekend 1: April 15-17
Weekend 2: April 22-24

Nearest Airport:
Palm Springs Airport (22 Miles)
Ontario Airport (92 miles)
LAX (144 miles)

Questions:

I live out of state. How do I get to Coachella?
You have options.

1st option: Fly into Palm Springs ($$$) & have California friends pick you up on the way to their campsite/condo/house/hotel
2nd option: Fly into Palm Springs ($$$) and take a taxi to Coachella. Walk up to your friends campsite and camp with them.

3rd option: Fly into LAX/Ontario & have friends pick you up and take you to their campsite/condo/house hotel
4th Option: Fly into LAX/Ontario & take a train to Coachella. Walk up to your friends campsite and camp with them.

5th Option: If no one you are staying with has a car (I take it they don't live in California) Land at your airport, get a rental car and take it to your hotel or house

If there is anymore please let me know and I'll put it here.

I'm coming solo, what do I do?

Get online and try to join someones campsite or else your best option is a single camp spot but those are small and away from the car camping (aka the party)

How much do hotels cost?
You can always get a deal but be prepared to pay a lot. The 3 closest Motel 6 hotels are already sold out. The nearest one is 19 miles away and is $142 a night so yea. Prices have changed but I remember getting a 3 bedroom condo for $400 a night. And yes most places have a 3 day minimum during that weekend. So I suggest getting your spot (if you're not camping) the same day you get your tickets.

Cut to the chase, what's the best option for out of towners in your opinion?
Depends:

(I have friends who live in California going) Coordinate with them. Have them pick you up from the airport and do whatever they do.
(I have friends who aren't in California going) Land at the same airport, grab a rental car and a camping pass or a hotel/hotel shuttle pass.
(I don't have any friends) Get on the Coachella forums, find people who need room and find rides.
(I don't have any friends and I'm scared of the internet) Land in Palm Springs, get a personal camp spot, get there early Thursday and make friends.

Pros/Cons of Camping vs Hotel/House/Condo

Camping
Pros: You can walk to the festival, the party is always going on, cheaper, don't have to drive intoxicated after the festival, roller derby and Yoga mornings, Constant smokin.gif
Cons: Shower wait, hot *** sun, no comfortable bed, less energy come Sunday, limited food options, can't take your car out to the pre and after parties (must use cab or don't go)

House/Hotel/Condo

Pros: Air Conditioning, Comfy bed (or floor if you're crowding a room), Refrigerator, Easier access to the million pre-parties and after parties going on that weekend, Constant :smoking
Cons: Expensive, Driving after the show, traffic to and from the show

How many people can fit in one car camping spot?
Technically as many people as you want. Ideally 4 people.


Any recommendation for artists to check out?

Everybody has different preferences. I know Niketalk has a hip hop-centric demographic, but keep an open mind and you just might discover a new artist/genre you would've never thought you'd like.

Check this Spotify playlist. It lists the top 3 songs for each Coachella 2016 artist/band. Just put it on shuffle and let it play through with minimal skipping:





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Weeknd
Drake
Raekwon
Lykke Li
Ghostface
Kaytranada
Gorgon City
Toro Y Moi
Cashmere Cat
Chet Faker
SBTRKT
FKA Twigs
Jamie XX
Flying Lotus




Amazing lineup, in there.
 
I knew Drake would be on board- with that said I have my ticket and car pass for week one-


Best tips in general for attending and having a car?
Also can I sneak booze in using car?
 
saturday is trash besides ratatat tycho toto y moi.

at least if i decide to go i still have my fam there to stay with.
 
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at first glance, the lineup looks very dope to me. strong undercard even though i don't know how i feel about drake being the final headliner, but im sure his guest appearances are gonna be dope.

already bought my ticket for weekend 2 when they dropped in may. ill be in dere :pimp:
 
Setting my sights on Week 1.

To all my Coachella vets, please feel free to drop knowledge in this thread as I scan the 2014 one :nerd:
 
Will be there week 2 :smokin. I like the Weeknd but his voice is better suited for smaller venues. Saw him here in the bay (Shoreline) back when he opened for Florence and the Machines and could barely hear him over the band.
 
I really want to go man. Not in my finances this year though :smh:




I will be going in the next three years. And I'll stream this one
 
With Nas doing the 20 year anniversary of Illmatic last year, I assume Rae and Ghost are doing the 20 year anniversary of OB4CL?
 
I wouldn't call it overwhelming but it has a lot of acts that have had extensive tours. Very few reunions, surprises or "Damn they got them" moments
 
Yall can't be serious man. :lol:



I'm pretty serious. Compared to past years, this years lineup is disappointing to say the least. The headliners aren't that great aside from Tame Impala, St. Vincent, alt J and Drake -- and even the undercard isn't that great either. There are about a handful of people I would go see this year.


If you do decide to go more power to you.
 
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One of the only bands I'm genuinely excited to see is Touché Amoré. I've seen every one else that I would care to see So there isn't much excitement. I was really hoping they got massive attack this year. Overall I'm pleased with the lineup but not excited. I have no doubt when I get there I'll have a great time though.
 
1 hour til tickets go on sale for you folks who don't have one already. Giddy up!
 
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