Malayali rapper Hanumankind, who rose to fame this year with his viral hit Big Dawgs, has added another feather to his cap. He becomes only the second Indian to perform at the prestigious music and arts festival Coachella. Hanumankind follows in the footsteps of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh, who performed at Coachella 2024.Also read: Meet Indian rapper Hanumankind, whose Big Dawgs music video has taken the internet by storm)

Coachella 2025 lineup

On Wednesday, Coachella 2025 organizers announced the lineup for this year’s festival, revealing that Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline the event, while Travis Scott will make a special guest appearance.

Missy Elliott, Charli XCX and Megan Thee Stallion will also be at the big event in the California desert that kicks off the music festival circuit. Coachella takes place over two three-day weekends in the spring, this year from April 11 to 13 and from April 18 to 20. Hanumankind is scheduled to perform on Saturday. However, it is not yet clear whether this will be on April 12 or 19.

The lineup reveal came months earlier than usual, a day after Post Malone announced in his own tour schedule that he would perform concerts during the expected festival dates in Indio.

Scott’s performance will come four years after he was set to headline the 2020 festival, which was ultimately scrapped due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

South Africa’s Tyla will perform at the 2025 edition after withdrawing last year due to injury. Other interesting acts include renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel together with the LA Philharmonic, along with a return to the desert for Brazil’s Anitta and electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk.

When Diljit was amazed at Coachella

Last year the festival was led by Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator. It also featured a special reunion performance by No Doubt. Taylor Swift also had an overwhelming presence on the grounds flanked by the San Jacinto Mountains in 2024 – albeit as a spectator and not a performer. For Indian fans, Diljit’s performance at the festival was the highlight as he brought Punjabi music to the iconic festival for the first time.

(With input from AFP)