"The festival, which is running this week, has featured by Jack White, FKA Twigs and Sabrina Carpenter, but most of the publicity has gone on the audience; specifically, on the attendance of Justin Trudeau, the former prime minister of Canada, who, along with his girlfriend, Katy Perry, was photographed dancing to Justin Bieber."
"It's that photo of Trudeau in college-age uniform scruffy jeans, white T-shirt and a baseball cap worn backwards in what looks to me like a definite reach for a modern-day JFK Jr vibe that invites us to consider the relationship of middle-aged people to music festivals."
"Do you worry about staying hydrated? Do you co-host an investment podcast while giving serious thought to which Amex card generates the most points? Did you pay more than $2,000 for your ticket, then turn up in a climate-controlled RV before putting on your festival wardrobe?"
Coachella, a music and arts festival, has transformed over 27 years into a gathering for influencers and celebrities. Recent attention focused on Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry, who were seen enjoying the festival. The article reflects on the appropriateness of middle-aged individuals attending such events, questioning their motivations and experiences. It highlights the contrast between youthful festival culture and the behaviors of older attendees, suggesting that there may come a time when it is more dignified for them to step back from such environments.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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