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- Coachella and Stagecoach will return this year without the requirement of facemasks or proof of Covid-19 vaccinations.
- The festivals added that this may change at any time as determined by federal, state or local government agencies or instrumentalities, artists or the promoter.
- The announcement aligns with the California Department of Public Health's decision to drop its guidelines requiring large outdoor events to have attendees provide proof of vaccination.
Coachella and Stagecoach will return this year without the requirement of facemasks or proof of Covid-19 vaccinations.
The music festivals have backtracked from previous statements stating that festival goers would have to present proof of vaccination upon entry and wear mandatory face masks at all times.
A statement tweeted by Stagecoach on Tuesday reads: "Festival Admission Update: As we prepare to spend an incredible weekend in the desert together, we are announcing that there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements at Stagecoach 2022, per local guidelines."
Festival Admission Update: As we prepare to spend an incredible weekend in the desert together we are announcing that there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements at Stagecoach 2022, in accordance with local guidelines. Visit https://t.co/mSx3KWeASg for more info pic.twitter.com/wy4VzOTPBU
— Stagecoach Festival (@Stagecoach) February 15, 2022
Coachella is yet to share a similar statement on its social media accounts; however, an update on the gathering's health and safety page reads states: "In accordance with local guidelines, there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements at Coachella 2022."
Added to the website update is a warning that "the event shall be presented in accordance with applicable public health conditions as of the date of the event and which may change at any time as determined by federal, state or local government agencies or instrumentalities, artists or the promoter".
Both festivals, which are promoted by Goldenvoice, will be held in Indio, California, with Coachella taking place over two weekends, 15-17 April and 22-24 April. Headlining performers include Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and Kanye West (if Elish apologises to Travis Scott).
Stagecoach is scheduled to take place from 29 April – 1 May, with the likes of Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, and Thomas Rhett set to perform.
The change in attendance regulations aligns with the California Department of Public Health's decision to drop its guidelines requiring large outdoor events to have attendees provide proof of vaccination.
