BMW i official partner of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2018. John Gourley of Portugal. The Man creates exclusive vehicle design for electrified BMW i Coachella fleet

Munich. #bmw i will once again serve as an official partner of the Coachella Valley Music & Art Festival this year. With its unique atmosphere of creativity, lifestyle and green awareness, the Coachella Valley Musiv and Arts Festival is a regular fixture on the festival calendar for stars and fans alike. Just like last year, #bmw i is building anticipation for the festival on social media with #roadtocoachella and unveiling a unique Coachella design for its #bmw i models, created by #portugal. The Man lead singer #johngourley. “Hardly anything moves us like music does – especially live music in such an exhilarating atmosphere as the Coachella Festival. Like Coachella, inspiration, innovation and the will to constantly reinvent oneself are part of #bmw i’s DNA. This makes the festival the ideal partner for #bmw i. We are looking forward to the #roadtocoachella campaign and the inspiring collaboration with #johngourley,” said Stefan Ponikva, head of #bmw Brand Experience Shows & Events. https://youtu.be/M-tHEpLROac #johngourley is not only the lead singer of the Grammy-winning band #portugal. The Man and one of the main acts on the Coachella Stage, he is also in strong demand as a designer. His expressive design interpretation of #bmw i electric vehicles captures the uniquely diverse spirit of the festival. The event, set in the Californian desert, is considered a creative melting pot, where trends and currents are born and divined. The festival, which will be held from 13-15 April and 20-22 April on the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California, is a cultural happening not just for music fans. Over six days, almost 200 acts will perform for thousands of visitors from around the world. Selected international influencers will document their ride from Los Angeles to the festival in #bmw i vehicles with the eye-catching Coachella design under the hashtag #roadtocoachella and share their excitement about the upcoming festival with millions of fans worldwide. And, of course, fans can also share their own preparations with the world using the campaign hashtag.