Coachella ‘Billing Issues’ Delaying Festival Lineup Drops Nationwide Due to Strict Radius Clause

West-coast festival giant Coachella raises eyebrows as alleged billing issues may be causing delays for other festival lineup releases.

Although unconfirmed, Coachella is reportedly experiencing billing issues connected to the region’s strict radius clause, which is affecting lineup announcements nationwide.  Coachella will continue its 20+ year streak in Indio, California, on April 12-14 and April 19-21, 2024.  Speculation around headliners has already begun to circulate, with names such as Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator, and Doja Cat floating around.  However, despite public unrest on social media continues to grow with no lineup confirmation three months out from the festival.

The prominent media outlet Festive Owl brought attention to the issue on Twitter, stating that Coachella’s problems were causing frustration and delays in the event industry.  One festival directly affected by these challenges is Florida’s Resonate Suwannee. Scheduled for April 4 – 6, the festival has taken to social media to explain its own lineup delays. 

According to Resonate Suwannee‘s 2024 lineup poster, a top-tier artist awaited release on January 8.  However, the festival was unable to honor such announcement, citing complications caused by “a certain festival in California.” While not directly named, the post left little doubt that Coachella was the festival in question.

Interestingly, Resonate Suwannee’s initial lineup announcement took place in December 2023, well ahead of Coachella’s usual schedule. The festival’s 2024 poster indicates that it plans to announce another artist addition on January 29, further emphasizing the potential challenges in adjusting schedules due to Coachella’s speculated delays.

Ultimately, the current situation raises questions affecting the overall excitement and anticipation of one of America’s most prized music festivals.  Undoubtedly, industry insiders and fans alike have a vested interest in getting answers about these cryptic delays.  Be sure to stay updated on future lineup announcements on both Coachella’s Instagram and Resonate Suwannee’s Instagram pages.

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Having grown up just an earshot from Ultra Miami’s venue Bayfront Park, it was next to impossible for me not to fall in love with electronic music. My love for music was evidently strong enough for me to write my college essay on festival culture and continue attending Ultra for 10+ years now. I have always had a knack for writing and the power of words, which I continued cultivating through a Philosophy degree in college. Now, I am finishing up law school and hope to merge my passions by working in the music industry. I am an avid traveler and am certainly not afraid to hop on a plane for a music event. My next bucket list items to attend are Tomorrowland in Belgium and ADE in the Netherlands. Though the list could go on forever, some of my favorite artists include Franky Wah, Kevin de Vries, Eli Brown, and John Summit.

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