A hopeful thread on r/Coachella is full of wishful thinking: could Sade ever play the polo fields? Fans in the thread called the idea “legendary” and “magical,” imagining a late-night, slow-burn set from one of the most iconic voices in modern soul.
The conversation was equal parts daydream and practicality check. While many commenters gushed about how perfect Sade’s vibe would be for the desert night, others reminded readers of the realities festivals face — major headliners command rare appearances and big budgets, and festival bookers balance creative risk with sticker shock.
Even as the thread stayed firmly in the realm of fandom, it captures the Coachella mindset: everyone’s ready to fantasize about impossible bills-of-fare, and the internet will never run out of dream bookings to throw into the arena. If Sade ever did make that walk across the polo grounds, it would be one of those festival moments people tell stories about for years.
For now, it’s a fan pipe dream — but an excellent one. Keep an ear out when lineup season starts; until then, enjoy imagining the soundtrack.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1p8dg7d/sade_on_the_fields/