Becoming Human, an art installation by Christian Ristow, looms over crowds at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Photograph: Mark Davis/Getty Images for CoachellaThe Empire Polo Club has hosted the music festival, reportedly one of the most profitable in the US, since 1999. Photograph: Mark Davis/Getty Images for CoachellaRevellers admire Lightweave, an art installation by Alexis Rochas. Photograph: Mark Davis/Getty Images for CoachellaAmerican Indie-pop group Capital Cities perform on day two of Coachella. Photograph: Mark Davis/Getty Images for CoachellaClose quarters … camping in style in tepees near Lake El Dorado. Photograph: Mark Davis/Getty Images for CoachellaThe Jive Joint, a self-described "indie boutique festival", brings improv workshops, open mic events and variety shows to Coachella. Photograph: Mark Davis/Getty Images for CoachellaA Coachella reveller basks in the infrared sun. Photograph: Mark Davis/Getty Images for CoachellaWith varieties from indie brewers around the US, the Craft Beer Barn at Coachella is no ordinary beer garden. A drink will reportedly set you back $10 (£6). Photograph: Mark Davis/Getty Images for CoachellaPalm trees stand out against dark clouds. Photograph: Mark Davis/Getty Images for CoachellaDay three of Coachella and not a cloud in sight. Photograph: Mark Davis/Getty Images for CoachellaI'm coming to get you … the Coachella monsters strikes again. Photograph: Mark Davis/Getty Images for Coachella