Pandora Coachella 2016 | Indio Invasion
Pandora partnered with Stoelt Productions again to create Indio Invasion, a high-energy, invite-only event at Coachella Week 1. Held at the historic Cree Estate in Cathedral City, this immersive desert retreat blended live music, interactive brand activations, and a luxe poolside experience. The venue was transformed into a mid-century Palm Springs-inspired paradise, featuring a vivid color palette of deep blues and magenta contrasted against lush greenery and towering palm trees. Guests entered through a branded photo backdrop resembling a vintage postcard, setting the tone for a day of festival-inspired fun. Lounge areas, day beds, and custom oversized games, including chess, ping pong, and cornhole, provided the perfect spots to relax between performances.
The event featured live sets from DJ Prince Fox and Walk The Moon, while The Aqualillies synchronized swimming team delivered stunning aquatic performances with branded beach balls in the estate’s massive pool, complete with a swim-up bar, diving board, and spa. Guests could also create custom flower crowns with The Crown Collective, sip cocktails at the 16' diameter bar under a 30' truss structure with misting fans, and enjoy branded sponsor activations from T-Mobile. By seamlessly combining music, art, and interactive experiences, Indio Invasion cemented its reputation as one of Coachella’s most exclusive and highly sought-after events, delivering an unforgettable VIP experience in the desert.
Pandora Coachella 2016
CLIENT: Pandora
TYPE: Music Festival Activation + Pool Party
LOCATION: Cree Estate, Cathedral City, CA.
ACTUALIZATION: Stoelt Productions transformed the Cree Estate into a Coachella retreat, blending Palm Springs-inspired aesthetics, interactive activations, and top-tier entertainment into one seamless event.
OUR ROLE:
Event Design + Production
Custom Stage Design
Misting Fans + Shade Elements
Branded Photo Backdrop
Custom Lounge Areas, Day Beds + Oversized Games
Branded Pool + Swim-Up Bar Experience
Live Performance Production + Event Oversight
