Coachella documentary in the works

Over the last several years, the Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif., has hosted the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and now the event's excitement will be transferred to the big screen.

Coachella, the first documentary about the annual festival, is set for theatrical release Jan. 24. Featuring performances from The Arcade Fire, the Pixies, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Bright Eyes and several others, the film promises to be a fairly comprehensive look at a festival with its finger on the pulse of modern music.

Additionally, the dates for Coachella 2006 have been announced. The festival will be held April 29 and 30 at its usual desert locale. Currently, the only act confirmed is first-day headliner, Depeche Mode, but more will be soon be announced.

For more information, including the lineup as it gets announced and updated, visit www.coachella.com.

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