A Look Inside Billboard’s ‘The Arrival’ Desert Dance Party with Louis the Child and Special Guests
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Billboard kicked off a weekend filled with music with The Arrival, an exclusive, star-studded dance party held in the Coachella Valley. Headlined by the electronic duo Louis the Child, the event attracted a number of prominent figures from the music industry.
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The event took place at a private estate in Indio, California, on April 9. A mix of dance music stars, executives, and influencers gathered for an evening of refined hospitality complemented by memorable performances. The evening began with a set by Arlo, followed by British artist Jonas Blue, who delighted the audience with hits including his international success, “Edge of Desire.” Headliners Louis the Child energized the crowd with their recent track, “I Go Hard.” The excitement intensified when HNTR surprised attendees by introducing Juicy J to perform as a special guest.
The luxurious experience included a late-night food offering featuring popular sandwiches from Jimmy John’s and dishes from the esteemed supper club Mary Lou’s, whose VIP section quickly attracted industry leaders.
Mary Lou’s has gained fame across various locations, including Palm Beach, Miami, Montauk, and Aspen. Guests also enjoyed pampering at a beauty pit stop with offerings from ESW Beauty, PanicPanties, Fazit, and CLUTCH Glue.
Supported by SKECHERS U.S.A., the event provided fans with “Hands Free Slip-In” shoes, allowing them to dance comfortably throughout the night. Lovesac also contributed with its “First Class Comfort Lounge,” providing guests with a stylish place to unwind.
Other partners for the event included FanUp, Buldak Ramen, Bandero Tequila, Adobe, Blind Lemon Hard Lemonade, The Beast, Haku Vodka, 196 Vodka Seltzer, VOSS Water, SharkNinja, and Monster Energy.
The evening established itself as a quintessential kickoff for the weekend’s events, featuring appearances by numerous celebrities including Diplo, Tyga, Tim Myers from One Republic, and many others.
For those who couldn’t attend, here’s a closer look at The Arrival!
