Coachella adds Not For Radio
Coachella snuck María Zaydoya’s side project Not For Radio onto Weekend 1 — a surprise indie addition that expands the festival’s roster (desertsun.com). The festival also unveiled its biggest food program ever — 100+ vendors including Nobu and VIP dining — and artist Jim Denevan will run 'Outstanding in the Field' family‑style dinners for up to 200 guests in the Rose Garden ( ).
The Not For Radio set is scheduled inside Coachella’s Sonora tent during Weekend One, though the festival’s announcement says the specific day and set time are still to be confirmed. (desertsun.com) María Zardoya first announced the Not For Radio solo project on Instagram on August 20, 2025, and released the debut album Melt on October 10, 2025. (stereogum.com) The Sonora tent is presented as an indoor, venue‑style space at Coachella that often hosts club‑level and up‑and‑coming acts, giving a more intimate club experience than the outdoor stages. (laweekly.com) Nobu’s reservation‑only omakase will run inside the Red Bull Mirage structure with direct views of the Quasar stage, and the festival’s dining page notes reservations for Nobu are handled through Dorsia. (coachella.com) Outstanding in the Field will operate as a nightly, six‑evening series across both weekends in the VIP Rose Garden with a 200‑seat communal table, a rotating chef roster that includes Michael Beckman, Alan Sanz, Jonathan Harris and Charles Namba, and ticketing done via AXS with tickets listed around $350 plus the requirement of a festival pass. (culturedmag.com) Festival food programming is concentrated into hubs like the Indio Central Market, Street Food Alley and the VIP 12 Peaks area, with chef‑driven concepts and vendors such as Softies Burger, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Prince St. Pizza, Churrería El Moro and Menotti’s coffee appearing across the grounds. (timeout.com)
