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Coachella 2023: Stormy Skies Can't Dampen Star-Studded Performances

4/17/2026

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Coachella Festival Highlights

Thousands attended Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, despite a dust storm.
Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber headlined the festival, with Bieber's performance nicknamed "Bieberchella."
A wind toppled a light fixture during DJ John Summit's set, injuring a fan.
DJ Anyma's performance was canceled after the incident.
New this year is a 75-minute installation featuring Radiohead's Thom Yorke, showcasing the creative process behind Kid A and Amnesiac.

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Feng Warns: Dust Impact

A dust storm at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, forced DJ Anyma to cancel his set.
Researchers led by Irene Feng warn such storms could cost California, estimating 2017 wind and dust erosion at $154.7 billion.
The total includes $100 billion in health costs, $40 billion in repairs, and $9.6 billion in agricultural damages.
Feng warned that valley fever among attendees could rise.

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Coachella Festival Highlights

Thousands attended Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, despite a dust storm.
Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber headlined the festival, with Bieber's performance nicknamed "Bieberchella."
A wind toppled a light fixture during DJ John Summit's set, injuring a fan.
DJ Anyma's performance was canceled after the incident.
New this year is a 75-minute installation featuring Radiohead's Thom Yorke, showcasing the creative process behind Kid A and Amnesiac.

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