Goldenvoice, the organizer behind Coachella, allowed the band Kneecap to perform despite the band's controversial pro‐Palestinian and anti-Israel messaging. This decision has triggered criticism from figures like Sharon Osbourne, who argued that such acts should not be permitted. By booking an act that challenges dominant narratives and supports free expression, Goldenvoice reinforces a commitment to diverse political discourse and resists censorship.

Goldenvoice, the producer behind major music festivals like Coachella, executed a comprehensive sustainability program at its three-day Cali Vibes festival in Long Beach, CA. The initiative, in collaboration with Three Squares Inc. and r.World, introduced measures such as reusable cup programs, food waste reduction by donating extra food to local shelters, energy reduction using renewable resources, and reduced emissions through public transit partnerships. Additionally, the company hosted an AEG Futures event to promote sustainability careers among underrepresented students.

Goldenvoice’s Cali Vibes festival, in collaboration with environmental consulting firm Three Squares Inc. and partners like Overdrive Energy Solutions and r.World, launched a comprehensive sustainability program aimed at reducing emissions, minimizing waste, promoting renewable energy, and engaging underrepresented youth in environmental stewardship programs.

Goldenvoice's parent company, Anschutz Corporation, donated $75,000 to the Republican Attorneys General Association on June 29, 2022, supporting a political agenda that seeks to enforce anti-abortion policies. This donation helps finance campaigns to install Attorneys General who may champion repressive measures undermining reproductive rights.

Goldenvoice announced new inclusion initiatives at Coachella, launching programs led by the GV Black collective to expand representation and career opportunities for queer, disabled, and BIPOC communities. The initiatives include dedicated spaces, employment training, and partnerships to address historical inequities in the festival environment.

Goldenvoice announced a series of new diversity and inclusion initiatives through its employee-led group, GV Black, aimed at increasing Black representation and empowering BIPOC talent. The initiatives include partnerships with Black fashion designers for Coachella merchandise, revamped hiring and contracting practices prioritizing BIPOC businesses, and community programs to support economic opportunity and staff culture.

The article highlights concerns over Anschutz, linked to Goldenvoice’s parent company, for his past financial support to organizations opposing LGBTQ rights and collective bargaining. Despite his public claims of inclusivity, historical donations and connections with far-right groups suggest an alignment with authoritarian politics, raising red flags on ethical political engagement.