Coachella 2023: Performers Encounter Trouble at the Border + Final Lineup Revealed

Will all the performers be able to attend this year's Coachella?

Recent years saw a rise in interest in music from different countries and genres, like KPOP and Latin music.

It's no surprise that the biggest and hottest music festival, Coachella, wants to get on with the trend, but there's just one little problem: the U.S. Border Policy.

According to a report by Variety, 52% of the artists lined up for Coachella 2023 aren't Americans, which proves to be a problem because their entrance to the country for two different reasons.

The report notes that the Department of Homeland Security considers these artists as a "potential threat" while the Internal Revenue Service treats them as a slush fund.

Foreign Lineup

Fans might be wondering: exactly which performers might be barred from performing at the 2023 Coachella?

It's easier to name which ones aren't barred because they're American citizens like Bad Bunny, Blondie, Becky G, Metro Boomin', Pusha T, Tobe Nwigwe, Frank Ocean, Latto, and more.

However, it is also important to note that Coachella is yet to give an official announcement on whether the foreign performers won't be in attendance at the music festival.

Heineken House Lineup

While there is not the actual problem that these artists are facing right now, it still looms over them and their management, Coachella just announced a new addition to the music festival: the Heineken House lineup.

According to reports, the attendees can enjoy dancing at the Heineken House stage nonstop, as there will be a myriad of performers lined up from the very first day until the last.

For Apr. 14, here are the following artists lined up: Bones (12 noon to 2 p.m.), Lee Wells (2 to 4 p.m.), Hannah Wants (4 to 6 p.m.), Walker & Royce (6 to 8 p.m.), and Felix da Housecat ( 8 to 10 p.m.).

On Apr. 15, Sweet Like Chocolate will kick off at 12 noon until 2:15 p.m., followed by Andre Powe (2:15 to 4:15 p.m.), DJ Pee.Wee all vinyl set (4:30 to 6 p.m.), Method Man & Redman (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.), and Austin Millz (8 to 10 p.m.).

Tony H will be performing from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Apr. 16, then NIIKO X SWAE (2 to 4 p.m.), Whipped Cream (4 to 6 p.m.), Nghtmre (6 to 8 p.m.), and LondonBridge (8 to 10 p.m.)

Check out the next list of performers for the second week here.