CLIENT

Karol G

AGENCY

9F Agency

THE CHALLENGE

Coachella 2026 was host to a historic moment. This year was the first time a Female Latina performer has ever headlined the festival. 9F Agency presented us with a design that would match the volume of such a special occasion. This volume was could only be compared to that of the Bad Bunny Half-time show at the Super Bowl earlier in the year.

The installation featured an exterior clad in custom shimmer tiles embedded with national flags from around the world, creating a reflective surface that shifted throughout the day with changing light. Inside, guests moved through a series of interior walkway pockets wrapped in custom world map graphics spanning the walls, ceiling, and flooring. 

The first step was in designing a build made up of pieces that fit together as one, but could be disassembled and reassembled quickly. The only way to make sure the design was a success was to stage it in our 15,000 sq. ft. shop. Not only were we able to test the stability of the structure, but we were also able to rehearse the assembly so that when onsite, our installation team would be as efficient as possible. This build was no exception. Our streamlined process of proving the structural integrity and lightning design was only made possible by the shop staging, and a team whose focus is always centered on precision and execution.

TECHNICAL DESIGN & ENGINEERING

• Modular Design & Fabrication For Transport & Onsite Assembly

• Electrical/Lightning Design

• CNC Design & Machining

• Logistics

• Rigging & Staging