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Coachella 2023: Blackpink, Bad Bunny make history as first K-Pop, Spanish language headline acts

Blackpink made history at Coachella 2023. And they weren't the only ones. (Getty:  Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)

Blackpink has made history as the first K-pop act to headline Coachella, after first performing at the US music festival in 2019.

There were fireworks when the Korean group, consisting of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa, took to the stage on Saturday night – with the group incorporating pyrotechnics in their routine. They gave an energetic performance of their hits in a blend of English and Korean.

History was also made the night before, when Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny became the first Spanish-language artist to headline Coachella.

During his set he asked the crowd whether they would like to hear him speak in English or Spanish. The response? Overwhelmingly Spanish.

There were some technical issues with his mic failing during his set, but performance highlights included an appearance by special guest Post Malone.

Calvin Harris was alone on stage despite his songs featuring everyone from Rihanna to Sam Smith. He relied on the audience to sing along – which they did – with the crowd enthusiastically embracing the performance.

Harris honoured slain Migos rapper Takeoff during his set.

Producer Metro Boomin's star-studded set included guests The Weeknd, John Legend and 21 Savage.

A major talking point of the weekend was the reunion of Blink-182's Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker, who got back together onstage for the first time since 2015.

BTS's Jungkook has also reportedly been spotted.

And singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh became the first Punjabi singer to perform at Coachella.

Aussie artist The Kid Laroi appeared on the bill on Saturday and there's lots more to come. But YouTube has tweeted that headliner Frank Ocean's Sunday night performance would not be streamed live.

Here are some of your questions answered about Coachella.

What is the Coachella festival?

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual festival that takes place in California.

It's been running since 1999 and showcases established and emerging artists.

It's one of the largest music festivals in the world.

Last year Kanye West, known now as Ye, and Travis Scott were replaced as festival headliners.

Ye dropped out less than two weeks before the show was due to start, while Scott was reportedly removed from the line-up following the Astroworld tragedy in 2021.

Where is Coachella taking place?

The festival is taking place at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California in the Coachella Valley in the Colorado desert.

What's the timetable for Coachella 2023?

Coachella is well underway. It takes place this year from April 14-16 and then again April 21-23 (US time).

Is Coachella 18+?

The festival is all ages with no age limit rule, but you must be 18 or above to camp.

How much does Coachella cost?

There are different tiers of ticket pricing. General admission costs $US429 ($640), but a VIP experience can cost thousands.

There are, however, livestreams available on YouTube, including of the main stage.

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