Coachella Livestream Highlights Dijon, FKA Twigs, Geese
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- YouTube's annual Coachella livestream streamed three days of performances across seven stages, delivering full‑length sets described as “a giant Grammy Awards” for online viewers.
- Livestream videos were only available for 24 hours before disappearing, prompting fans to binge‑watch the entire weekend and revisit missed sets during the second weekend.
- Sabrina Carpenter opened her set with a “Sabrinawood” production and brought out Madonna as a special guest on Weekend 2, exemplifying the festival’s high‑profile collaborations.
- Justin Bieber performed solo on Weekend 1 and was joined by SZA, Dijon, Big Sean and Billie Eilish on Weekend 2, highlighting the festival’s blend of solo and collaborative moments.
- Geese delivered a tight, innovative rock set with guitarist‑driven sound and frontman Cameron Winter’s voice often acting as another instrument, showcasing the band’s powerful performance.
- Dijon delivered an eight‑piece band set on Friday, expanding his lo‑fi recordings into a richer live sound, and later joined Bieber for a duet on Saturday.
- FKA Twigs gave a two‑hour set featuring intricate choreography, a male dance troupe, and a climactic upside‑down pole spin, underscoring her multidisciplinary performance style.
Why it matters: The 24‑hour livestream window forces fans to prioritize digital consumption, boosting Coachella’s reach beyond the desert while limiting long‑term access to performances, which benefits artists seeking global exposure but disadvantages viewers who miss the narrow viewing window and underscores the festival’s shift toward a hybrid model that leans heavily on online platforms.
