Coachella and Stagecoach festivals will not require masks or proof of vaccination for attendees

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People who attend the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California this spring will not be required to wear face masks, or show proof they're vaccinated or have tested negative for the virus prior to entry, festival organizers with parent company Goldenvoice said Tuesday.The Stagecoach festival, which is slated to be held from April 29 thru May 1, and feature artists including Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett and Luke Combs, issued a statement via Twitter declaring that 'there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements at Stagecoach 2022, in accordance with local guidelines.'Coachella is slated to be held from April 15-17 and 22-24, with performers such as Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby and Kanye 'Ye' West slated to take the stage.

The latest:People who attend the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California this spring will not be required to wear face masks, or show proof they're vaccinated or have tested negative for the virus prior to entry, festival organizers with parent company Goldenvoice said Tuesday.

The festival was seen in 2019Coachella posted new information on its Health & Safety Rules section to reflect the same information, noting that attendance requirements 'may change at any time as determined by federal, state or local government agencies or instrumentalities, artists or the promoter.'Coachella officials noted that those who are not in compliance could be refused attendance or ejected from the venue with no refund.

Coachella warned that 'COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death,' and that 'there is an inherent and elevated risk of exposure.