Coachella's 25th Festival Underway in Indio

The 25th Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is underway at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. A team of reporters, photographers, and editors from the Los Angeles Times is on-site to cover the event.

Several staff members shared their planned activities and observations for the festival.

Staff Plans and Anticipated Observations

Mikael Wood, who first attended Coachella in 2005, stated he is interested in observing the age demographics of the audience for the band The Strokes.

David Viramontes, attending his second Coachella, stated he is interested in observing the age demographics of the audience for the group Katseye.

August Brown, who first attended Coachella in 2006, posed a question about the audience composition and preparedness for the intensity of a Nine Inch Nails performance in the Sahara tent.

Vanessa Franko, who first attended in 2007 and is covering the festival for the 18th year, stated she plans to attend a set by The Rapture on Sunday night.

Danielle Dorsey, who first attended in 2010, stated she aims to attend a late-night set by Blood Orange, scheduled for 11:55 p.m. on Friday.

Kayla Bartkowski, attending her first Coachella, stated she is looking forward to seeing Dijon and other artists.

Mark Potts, a senior video editor attending his first Coachella, stated he plans to visit vendor tents and acquire merchandise while managing his editorial duties. One source specified an interest in Radiohead merchandise.