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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 45 MIN

Coachella... when festivals create content, not culture

from From The Diving Board · host Charli Chats

Let's talk about Coachella - how did we get here? Despite years of music festivals being inherently counter-cultural, Coachella feels different. From recent footage of crowds barely dancing, to the festival's heavy commercialisation, what does Coachella mean for our culture? And why does it feel so dystopian right now...timestamps:00:00 Introduction05:00 Brandchella06:55 Music festivals & counterculture18:40 The spectacle of Coachella39:24 This feels dystopianwork with me! [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboardTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlichatssSubstack: https://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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