Australian influencers are being mocked online after a handful of creators shared awkward videos asking for free tickets to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival next month.

The trend, which has surfaced across TikTok and Instagram, sees influencers openly appeal to brands – and in some cases even their own followers – in the hope of securing a last-minute invite to the ultra-exclusive California event.

It’s not uncommon for companies to cover flights, luxury accommodation and even exclusive access to VIP parties and private events held alongside the festival.

In return, influencers are expected to document every detail – from outfit changes to behind-the-scenes access – delivering brands millions of impressions in just a few days. 

Among those drawing attention is Australian influencer Sam Guggenheimer, who told followers in a TikTok video that she ‘manifesting’ a trip to Coachella this year after putting together outfits she would wear to the festival. 

‘I have literally planned all my Coachella outfits on a like Keynote PowerPoint with links and everything,’ she lamented. 

Australian influencers are being mocked online after a handful of creators shared awkward videos asking for free tickets to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival next month. (Pictured: Sam Guggenheimer) 

Among those drawing attention is Australian influencer Sam Guggenheimer, who told followers in a TikTok video that she ‘manifesting’ a trip to Coachella this year after putting together outfits she would wear to the festival

Sam, who attended Coachella 2025 for free after being sponsored by fashion giant White Fox Boutique, received an avalanche of negative comments, with scores of critics questioning why she hasn’t simply bought a ticket herself

‘So if you have a Coachella ticket and accommodation that I can stay at, happy to pay, happy to chip in.’ 

Sam, who attended Coachella 2025 for free after being sponsored by fashion giant White Fox Boutique, received an avalanche of negative comments, with scores of critics questioning why she hasn’t simply bought a ticket herself.

‘You could always stock manifesting a buy tickets?’ one user commented. 

‘I guess buying a ticket is your only option’, another agreed, as someone else added: ‘Buy a ticket and pay for your accomodation?’ 

One follower even posted the direct link for purchasing a ticket to the popular event. d

Sam has since deleted the TikTok video from her page. 

Meanwhile, fellow Australian influencer Bridget Saricc has also sparked online backlash after publicly campaigning for a last-minute trip to Coachella. 

She uploaded an Instagram video of herself dancing to Sabrina Carpenter’s hit song Tears, alongside a lengthy caption explaining that she had already won a VIP ticket but couldn’t afford the travel costs. 

Meanwhile, fellow Australian influencer Bridget Saricc (pictured) has also sparked online backlash after publicly campaigning for a last-minute trip to Coachella

She uploaded an Instagram video of herself dancing to Sabrina Carpenter’s hit song Tears, alongside a lengthy caption explaining that she had already won a VIP ticket but couldn’t afford the travel costs

‘This honestly is a dream come true… however, there is less than a month until Coachella, flights and accommodation are incredibly pricey,’ she wrote. 

Bridget called on her followers for help, urging them to share her post and tag brands or PR agencies that might assist. 

‘With the help of delusion, manifestation and you guys, I believe I can find a way to get there!’ she added, signing off with: ‘MISSION GET BRIDGET TO COACHELLA IS UNDERWAY!!!!!!’ 

Bridget – who regularly travels overseas and attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour a whopping 16 times – also tagged a number of brands’ Instagram accounts, clearly hoping one of them would step in and foot the bill for her travels. 

Her post has been slammed widely, with one user commenting: ‘Or alternatively seek some form of employment and pay for it yourself?’ 

‘Yeah exactly! So desperate it’s gross,’ another agreed, as someone else reiterated: ‘Pay for it yourself.’ 

Elsewhere, Australian influencer Brock Valesini has also raised eyebrows for sharing a video explaining why he deserves a free trip to Coachella. 

‘So many of you brands are choosing the wrong people to send on these trips. You are getting backlash for it and they’re getting backlash too,’ he said, holding up a laptop with a presentation about why he should receive free Coachella tickets. 

Elsewhere, Australian influencer Brock Valesini (pictured) has also raised eyebrows for sharing a video explaining why he deserves a free trip to Coachella

‘You can save your PR and you can save me a lot of money,’ he explained. 

Arguing his case, Brock continued: ‘I tick the boxes of being a creator who’s been on brand trips before. There’s obviously plenty of great content that could come out of this.’ 

Brock went on to pitch a promotional angle: ‘Picture this, you take your product, your brand, and slap it over the fact I’m at Coachella seeing Sabrina Carpenter. Not only are the views going to be organically great because my audience equally loves Sabrina, but she’s a hot topic and she’s going to be one of the most talked-about acts this year.’

‘Hopefully you make the right choice,’ Brock concluded.