Coachella Faces Hefty Fines for Curfew Violations During Weekend 2 Performances
Coachella organizers are facing a hefty bill for violating the curfew in Indio, where the festival takes place. Weekend 1 went smoothly, but Weekend 2 incurred $44,000 in fines due to Anyma and Justin Bieber's performances running over the allotted time. Anyma went nine minutes past the 1 AM cutoff on Friday, resulting in a $24,000 fine. Bieber's set on Saturday exceeded the curfew by two minutes, adding another $20,000 to the total.
Despite the fines, both Anyma and Bieber's performances were well-received by the crowd. The extra time seemed to be worth it, especially with Anyma closing the show on Friday and Bieber surprising Billie Eilish with a rendition of "One Less Lonely Girl" on Saturday.
The fines are part of Coachella's agreement with the city of Indio, with the money going into the city's general fund to support public works, police, and fire services. In the end, it was a costly overtime for the festival organizers, but the shows were deemed successful and entertaining.
In conclusion, Coachella faced significant fines for exceeding the curfew during Weekend 2, but the performances by Anyma and Justin Bieber were well-received by the audience. Despite the financial setback, the festival continues to be a popular and successful event in Indio.