Coachella Fines Total $44,000 for Extended Performances
Indio, CA – Organizers of the Coachella music festival have been assessed a total fine of $44,000 following performances that extended beyond scheduled times during the second weekend of the event. The fines were levied by the city of Indio, California, where Coachella has been held annually since 1999. The issue stemmed from exceeding curfew regulations, a rule consistently enforced during the festival’s operation.
The first weekend adhered to the standard curfew, but the second weekend saw an extension of permitted performance hours. Specifically, Anyma’s performance on Friday evening concluded at 1:09 a.m., resulting in a $24,000 fine. Subsequently, Justin Bieber’s headlining performance ran two minutes longer than scheduled, incurring an additional $20,000 penalty.
Coachella operates under a long-standing agreement with the city of Indio, outlining specific operational guidelines. The organizers acknowledge the violation and have confirmed they are working to ensure compliance with all future regulations. The incident highlights the importance of adhering to local ordinances during the popular weekend festival.
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