YouTube Locks Down Coachella Rights Through 2030 as It Unveils New Microdrama-Inspired Experience for Shorts, AI-Powered Tools for Music and Studio and More

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YouTube Locks Down Coachella Rights Through 2030 as It Unveils New Microdrama-Inspired Experience for Shorts, AI-Powered Tools for Music and Studio and MoreWorldPing
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What happened

YouTube’s staying in the Coachella desert for a few more years.

The streamer will remain the exclusive free streaming home of Coachella through 2030, continuing its nearly 15-year partnership with the festival’s parent company Goldenvoice.

Key facts

  • The streamer will remain the exclusive free streaming home of Coachella through 2030, continuing its nearly 15-year partnership with the festival’s parent company Goldenvoice.
  • Reported by Variety and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:30:04 UTC.

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