In this episode of It’s Ben a Week, I’m joined by my longtime bestie Elise Hansen to break down the chaos of Stagecoach and Coachella—two festivals that are as different as acid and whiskey. But first, we recap one of the wildest nights of our lives: AJ manifested his dream (again) and ended up singing on stage with the one and only Patti LaBelle. And yes, there's video.

In this episode we discuss:

• The chaos of airplane etiquette (why are adults bringing stuffed animals?)
• Coachella vs. Stagecoach: Which one is worth it?
• The bougie nightmare that is festival wristbands and pass hierarchy
• What really goes on at the VIP parties—like when Scooter Braun called me best-dressed 👑
• Our dream headliner lineups for future festivals (spoiler: Beyoncé and Patti made the cut)

Whether you're GA or all-access, you’ll relate to the rants and laugh at the luxury problems. This one has Ben a ride.

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