By Randall Roberts

Los Angeles Times

The lineup for the 2018 Coachella Music and Arts Festival has been announced, and headlining the festival will be a trio of superstars: Canadian R&B singer the Weeknd, pop diva Beyoncé and Detroit rapper Eminem.

Now in its 19th year as a festival, the event marks the symbolic opening of the annual festival season. This year‘s installment will take place over two weekends from April 13-22.

Also featured will be rapper Tyler, the Creator, experimental pop guitarist St. Vincent, breakout R&B singer SZA, sibling trio Haim and popular New York rapper Cardi B.

Veterans taking the stage will include former Talking Heads singer David Byrne, British beat band Jamiroquai, prog-metal band A Perfect Circle and disco-funk producer Nile Rodgers and Chic.

The shift away from rock and booming EDM has most benefited rap, which will be represented through artists including Post Malone, Vince Staples, Migos, Brockhampton and Princess Nokia.

Still, there will be guitars, with bands including the War on Drugs, Alt-J, Priests, Fidlar, Fleet Foxes, Cherry Glazerr and the Regrettes.

Tickets went on sale Friday on the Coachella site. General admission passes are $429, while VIP wristbands cost $999. Prices include taxes and shipping.