Billboard set the tone for a weekend of nonstop music with The Arrival, an invite only, star-studded desert dance party in the Coachella Valley, headlined by electronic dance duo, Louis the Child. Held at a private estate in Indio, California on Thursday, April 9, dance music titans, industry executives and tastemakers came together for a night of elevated hospitality and, of course, some unexpected moments. The night kicked off with an opening set from Arlo.

British sensation Jonas Blue provided a mix of crowd pleasing hits including the international smash “Edge of Desire”. Headliner, Louis the Child served up hits to the crowd during a high-energy set, including most recent hit “I Go Hard”. To top off the excitement, HNTR brought out surprise guest Juicy J to round out an incredible evening.

Beyond the music, the luxe estate experience extended to a late-night spread featuring some fan favorite sandwiches and munches from Jimmy John’s, alongside the buzzy supper club Mary Lou’s, whose VIP section quickly filled with industry power players. The renowned supper club has also made waves in Palm Beach, Miami, Montauk and Aspen. Separately, guests were met with a beauty pit stop, which offered accommodations from ESW Beauty, PanicPanties, Fazit, and CLUTCH Glue.

The Arrival was also supported by SKECHERS U.S.A., who provided fans “Hands Free Slip-In shoes so they could dance all night long, and Lovesac’s “First Class Comfort Lounge” where guests could relax in style. Additional partners included FanUp, Buldak Ramen, Bandero Tequila, Adobe, Blind Lemon Hard Lemonade, The Beast, Haku Vodka, 196 Vodka Seltzer, VOSS Water, SharkNinja and Monster Energy. The night turned into the go-to spot to kick off the weekend festivities, with appearances including Close Friends Only, Cain Culto, Kiana Lede, Diplo, Jonas Blue, Tyga, Tim Myers (One Republic), Juicy J, Louis The Child, Murda Beats, Sasha Anne, John Alto, HUNTR, Moe Shalizi, Jasmine Medar (Palm Tree Crew), Bailey Greenwood, Chanel West Coast, Jourdin Pauline, Don Benjamin, Walshy Fire (Major Lazer), Script, Johnny Manziel, Rich the Kid, Trevor Wallace, DJ Hunny Bee and many more… Missed out? Scroll on for a closer look inside of The Arrival!