India, April 21 -- Coachella, which used to be a popular music festival, has increasingly become a platform for influencers to show off their extravagant experiences, often overshadowing the music and the culture it was originally meant to celebrate. With TikTok and Instagram flooded with images of over-the-top outfits and VIP access, many are growing tired of the festival's shift from authentic music celebration to a spectacle of excess and self-promotion.

Coachella has increasingly become a showcase for wealth and status, with influencers turning the festival into a display of luxury. Alix Earle, for example, posted a video of herself enjoying champagne on a private flight to the event, surrounded by friends. At the same time, TikTok s...