Gabby Ferreira

The Desert Sun

For the older generation prevalent in the Coachella Valley, proper seating is preferable. And as late as Sunday, Desert Trip's website stated that attendees wouldn't be allowed to bring chairs into general admission.

And at a festival playfully nicknamed "Oldchella," that could be problematic.

Wednesday afternoon, the wording on Desert Trip's website had been changed to permit low-back chairs, like a beach- or camp-style folding chair. Examples can be found through Desert Trip's website. The festival will also allow guests to bring small blankets or towels to sit on.

Desert Trip will take place over the weekends of October 7-9 and October 14-16. The festival features such rock legends as Paul McCartney,The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and The Who.

Missed Desert Trip sale? Locals passes will be available

Within an hour of Desert Trip tickets becoming available online May 9, tickets became increasingly scarce. Five hours later, they were all sold out, causing an uproar from angry fans, upset that they missed out on tickets. Three-day general admission passes started at $399, but increased to $1,599. Single-day tickets for the festival went for $199.

There is some good news for Coachella Valley residents: Locals will be able to buy three-day general admission passes in person on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at an as-yet undisclosed location.

Desert Trip festival promoter: It's 'a miracle'

In the months before Desert Trip, hotel prices skyrocketed and were booked for those weekends. The city of Indio has also started to crack down on unlicensed renters, asking Indio residents to register with the city before renting their homes to tourists.

Stagecoach, another festival promoted by Goldenvoice, also allows low-back lawn chairs.