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Two 'Nightmare' Shows at Banc of California

We have more Danny Elfman to share with you, Scenestar readers! As we previously reported, one of our favorite annual Halloween events will be back next month, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live-To-Film Concert Experience featuring Danny Elfman, at Banc of California Stadium on Friday, October 29. The event is back with a full orchestra and choir performing with conductor John Mauceri. Other participants will be announced at a later date, but past guest slots have included appearances by Catherine O'Hara, Ken Page, and Paul Reubens.

Now, a second show has been added on Sunday, October 31, for those of you that wanted to partake on Halloween.

Also, attendees can participate in a costume contest, and there will be trick-or-treating.

Viva! Pomona Will Be Returning in December

UPDATE: The 2021 festival lineup has been announced

One of our favorite DIY music festivals will be making it's return this year! Viva! Pomona will be back at the Glass House in Pomona on Saturday, December 18, and Sunday, December 19, with the lineup scheduled to be released soon. The music festival was last held in 2019.

Stagecoach Announces 2022 Festival Dates

It's time to get ready for the other big festival in Indio, Calif., Stagecoach! The 2022 edition will take place once again at the Empire Polo Club from Friday, April 29, 2022, to Sunday, May 1, 2022. The lineup has not yet been announced, but there is an advance sale, which once again includes the EZ Pay purchase plan option that will be revealed at a later date.

Coachella 2022 Festival Dates & Info Revealed

It's finally time to start making your plans to attend Coachella 2022, Scenestar readers! After Goldenvoice had to postpone the 2020 edition of the festival, the festival has announced new dates and on-sale info for one of the biggest and best festivals in the U.S. with Weekend 1 scheduled to take place from Friday, April 15, 2022, to Sunday, April 17, 2022, and Weekend 2 held from Friday, April 22, 2022, to Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif. Goldenvoice will announce who will headline and perform at Coachella 2022 at a yet to be determined date in January of 2022, but you can register now to purchase tickets this week.

If you held on to your 2020/2021 passe(s), your order will automatically be good for the Coachella weekend you purchased and you will receive new wristbands for 2022.

Desert Daze 2021 is Moving to Pappy & Harriet's

Desert Daze will be back in 2021, but with a big change! Usually, Desert Daze takes place at Moreno Beach at Lake Perris but this time they're going back to their desert roots by taking the festival to a smaller stage for a series of intimate shows at Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace from Sunday, October 17, until Tuesday, November 23.

The lineup and the number of shows that will be part of Desert Daze will be released at a later date. Desert Daze will return to its usual location in 2022.

Outloud: Raising Voices at LA Memorial Coliseum

To help celebrate Stonewall Day, Outloud will be bringing their Raising Voices event to one of the city's biggest venues! The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will play host to the big event on Friday, June 4, Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, with headliners Sofi Tukker (DJ Set), Hayley Kiyoko, and Adam Lambert. Other artists include Crush Club, Daya, LP Giobbi, Madame Gandhi, Mykki Blanco, Kim Petras, Sam Sparro, Vincint, & more.

Nightmare Before Christmas at Banc of California

UPDATE: A second 'Nightmare Before Christmas' show has been added

Danny Elfman is back again this year with one of our favorite annual Halloween events! After multiple years at the Hollywood Bowl, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live-To-Film Concert Experience featuring Danny Elfman as Jack Skellington will be taking place at Banc of California Stadium on Friday, October 29, with a full orchestra and choir performing with conductor John Mauceri. Other participants will be announced at a later date, but past guest slots have included appearances by Catherine O'Hara, Ken Page, and Paul Reubens. Also, attendees can participate in a costume contest, and there will be trick-or-treating.

Chain Fest 2021 Back at FivePoint Amphitheatre

One festival we've been hoping comes back this year is Chain Fest 2021! After being rescheduled to Saturday, May 29, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chain Fest has decided to move the festival once again to Saturday, October 23, at FivePoint Amphitheatre. The collaborative festival between Chain Reaction and Live Nation will feature performances by Anberlin, Circa Survive, Jimmy Eat World, Saves The Day, Taking Back Sunday, and more.