In February,CoachellaannouncedLady Gaga would be replacing Beyonceas Saturday nights headliner atthis years music and arts festival.
[Laughs] Theres not a lot of time, so everythings just got to be on point.
We have to know who to call to get what done, theres no time to take any chances.
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Once the meetings are done, its creating the setlist, making changes to the setlist.
Then on top of that, getting music together, outfits, and the whole nine.
And this show is more than an hour?Yeah, an hour-plus show.
Were basically pulling together a concert in under a month-and-a-half.
When youre doing thedive bars, those are, of course, really tiny shows.
Those kids were there to see Lady Gaga in probably the smallest setting ever up-close and extra personal.
[Laughs] Very personal.
Theres already good energy; everyones just about energy out there.
You brought up an important word: art.
Coachella isnt just music there are all kinds of fantastic art installations.
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Were just days away from Weekend 1 is everything locked in?
[Laughs] No matter who Im working with, Ive never been like, Were good.
Thats all I can say!
[Laughs] Theres alwayssomething.
Should we expect anyone to make a surprise appearance?
[Laughs] I cant answer any of those questions.
Doesnt that make you nervous that were just days away and thats not set yet?
Or is that expected and normal?Its always just the way it goes.
The team is such an organic team, and were just always prepared for everything.
Will any of Coachella reflect theJoannetour?No.
This is exclusively for Coachella.
TheJoanneworld tour will be something entirely different.
Actual rehearsals, all of those things, yeah, no, we havent started that yet.
Well do Coachella, and then well start diving in hard for the tour.
What kind of headspace is she in right now?
What are rehearsals like for Gaga?
[Laughs] As shes putting these shows together, who knows whats going through her head.
Its just about making sure the show is great.
Thats the end-all, be-all thats for all of us.
Coachellas first weekendkicks off Friday, April 14.
