Coachella

Coachella is a place for LGBTQ+ artists to be loud and proud

Written by Winona Young Earlier this year, Pitchfork released an article investigating the co-founder of Coachella, Philip Anschutz, and learned that he has donated thousands of dollars to anti-LGBTQ+ organizations. Such accusations sparked protest hashtags such as #BoycottCoachella and #NoChella. Anschutz and Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) have released statements proclaiming their innocence and their support for the LGBTQ+ community. Upon reviewing Coachella’s past lineups, the festival has certainly been no stranger to LGBTQ+ artists. This year’s lineup featured artists like Hayley Kiyoko, Perfume Genius, and St. Vincent. What comes to mind now is whether fans ought to be enraged by…

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