A Teen Vogue reporter investigating sexual harassment at Coachella experienced 22 incidents of groping and harassment within just 10 hours. The investigation revealed a widespread problem affecting female festival attendees.

Key findings from the investigation:

• All 54 women interviewed reported experiencing sexual harassment
• Incidents included unwanted touching, groping, and stalking
• Harassment commonly occurred in crowded areas
• Many victims gave up prime viewing spots to avoid harassment

One notable incident involved the reporter being followed across the festival grounds before being groped. Another occurred while attempting to photograph David Byrne's performance, forcing her to abandon her front-row position.

The challenges in addressing this issue include:

• Difficulty policing dense crowds
• Challenges in identifying perpetrators
• Limited ability to prevent short-term stalking
• Risk of confrontations when victims or bystanders intervene

While some suggest women should avoid the festival, critics argue the solution lies in addressing perpetrator behavior and improving security measures rather than restricting victims' attendance.

Current preventive measures appear insufficient to protect attendees, highlighting the need for improved security protocols and cultural change at large-scale music festivals.

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