Messages posted to each festival’s Instagram stories (and viewed by Pitchfork) state: “After seeing first-hand the low transmission data and successful implementation of safety protocols at our other festivals this past month, we feel confident that we can update our health policy to allow for: Negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event OR proof of full vaccination.”.

On August 12, Coachella parent company AEG Presents issued a nationwide vaccine mandate at all of its events and facilities, effective October 1.

The health policy—which can still be found on the official Coachella website—requires “full vaccination” for all fans and staff, defined as “14 days or more following the final dose of a US FDA approved or WHO recognized vaccine against COVID-19.” Pitchfork has reached out to Coachella representatives for comment.