The eight members of the Filipina girl group Bini learned they were playing Coachella the same way their fans did: from people freaking out on social media when the lineup dropped. “We were at an event in the Philippines, and then I found out from a fan on X,” Bini member Stacey said. But when I messaged our group chat, we found out that it’s true, we are performing for Coachella. The Philippines — with a long, if fraught colonial relationship to American pop culture — punches above its weight in music. Music Coachella 2026: Ask our experts your toughest festival questions From the best ways to navigate the festival grounds to survival tips to what you should absolutely not miss at Coachella, our experts have advice for you.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 09, 2026 11:32 UTC