What’s the count of Canadian performers who've hit Coachella's primary stage?

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Canadian Performers Who've Appeared at Coachella

Now celebrating 24 years, Coachella has showcased numerous Canadian talents. Join our expert team as we delve into which Canadian acts have left a mark on the festival over the years.

What’s planned for Coachella 2023?

With the festival slated over two weekends, April 14-16 and 21-23, excitement is high as fans await performances by Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny, and Blackpink as this year's headliners.

This year's schedule is historic with Bad Bunny as the first Latino artist and Blackpink as the first K-pop group to headline the main stage.

Looking at Canadian contributions, Coachella seems to have dialed down this year, featuring Kaytranada, Chromeo, and Testpilot (Deadmau5) among the few Canadian names.

We examined Canadian musician appearances from 1999 to 2022 at Coachella to determine how many typically feature each year.

What's the tally of Canadian acts that have commanded Coachella's main stage?

Fourteen Canadians have been on the lineup since the festival began, including names like Daniel Caesar, The Weeknd, and Drake, accounting for just 4.47% of appearances on the main stage from 1999 to 2022.

Still, there have been twenty total performances by Canadian artists as several have appeared multiple times, like Arcade Fire.

Did female Canadian artists get less spotlight at Coachella over the years?

Canadian artists’ gender Percentage Ranking

Male

64.29%

1

Mixed Artists

28.57%

2

Females

7.14%

3

Most Canadian artists hitting the main stage were men, making up more than 60% of the acts.

Among them were artists like Buck65 and City and Colour.

With a rise in popularity of female Canadian artists recently, these statistics are expected to shift.

Which are the different kinds of Canadian performers found at Coachella?

Musical format Percentage Ranking

In a band

42.86%

1

Solo Artist

35.71%

2

Duo

21.43%

3

Most Canadian acts making it to the line-up were bands, representing over 40% of performances.

Some of these bands through the years have included Arcade Fire, Stars, Billy Talent, Tokyo Police Club, Broken Social Scene, and Metric.

Genre of music Canadian artists featured at Coachella until 2022

Indie Rock

28.6%

Rock

21.4%

RnB

14.3%

Hip Hop

14.3%

Indie Pop

7.1%

Electro/Funk

7.1%

Folk

7.1%

Over 25% of Canadian acts at Coachella were in the Indie Rock category, making it the standout genre.

Rock followed suit with over 20% of Canadian acts performing this genre on the main stage.

Which nationality most frequently takes the stage at Coachella?

Nationality Percentage Ranking

American

59.51%

1

British

19.24%

2

Canadian

4.47%

3

From 1999-2000, the vast majority of main stage slots went to American musicians, amounting to almost 60% of acts.

Headliners and fan-favorites like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and Billie Eilish have all graced the main stage.

Which Canadian musicians have been regulars on Coachella's main stage?

Between 1999 and 2022, Arcade Fire took the main stage more than any Canadian act.

Following their 2007 debut, Arcade Fire returned to headline twice more in 2011 and 2014.

The Weeknd rivals Arcade Fire in Coachella appearances, debuting in 2015 and delivering memorable sets in 2018 and 2022.

To witness a weekend packed with iconic rock, dance, and pop performances, non-ticket holders can grab a general or VIP pass for the festival's 'Week 2'.

Securing Coachella tickets

However, all 'Week 1' passes are sold out, so joining the waiting list is necessary to snag a resale ticket.

The CasinoBonusCA team, experts in their field, hopes our insights into Canadian artists at Coachella’s main stage have been enlightening.

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