Why was Coachella fined over $40,000?

Coachella was fined over $40,000 because performances during weekend two of the festival ran past the 1:00 a.m. curfew set by the City of Indio.

How much was Coachella fined for late performances?

The festival was charged a total of over $40,000, with specific fines of $24,000 for a Friday night set and $20,000 for a Saturday night performance that exceeded curfew.

Has Coachella been fined for curfew violations before?

Yes, Coachella has a history of curfew fines, including a $54,000 penalty in 2009 and over $168,000 in 2023 for multiple late performances.

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Coachella Fined $40K for Late Sets

21 Apr

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Summary

Coachella incurred over $40,000 in fines for exceeding curfew.
Weekend two performances ran late on Friday and Saturday nights.
Previous fines include incidents in 2009, 2023, and 2024.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival promoter, Goldenvoice, has been charged over $40,000 in fines by the City of Indio for exceeding the established curfew. Weekend two of the festival, held since 1999, had two instances where performances ran past the 1:00 a.m. limit on Friday and Saturday nights.

Specifically, a Friday night set concluded nine minutes past curfew, resulting in a $24,000 fine, while a Saturday performance went over by two minutes, adding $20,000 in penalties. Coachella operates under an agreement to conclude by 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and midnight on Sundays, with fines levied for any overages.