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that's not an infinity pass in the photo........an infinity pass is what it sounds like----infinate access to everything......but you are not going to get one or probably even see one........only 13 of them exist, so if you don't own the festival or something, you ain't gettin' one!!
I know for a fact more than 13 exist. That may not be them I dont remember. That being said I know 3 people whao had them last year, I am willing to bet more than ten others had them.
i'm just letting you know what i was told....i am working backstage security, and at our training session we were told that there were only 13 infinity passes.....the 'why' passes are a totally different story----'why' passes are the ones given to friends of bands etc etc etc....we were told infinity passes were only for the very very top executives---also, i gather, that the infinity passes vs the why passes would only get you places you don't need to be anyway---the why pass gets you backstage, etc, but the infinity gets you into administrative places that you don't need to be or wouldn't even want to be unless you are into paperwork and schedules and the like----and anyone with one who isn't supposed to have one would be noticed almost immediately as someone who is not supposed to have it....make any sense?? just trying to help......basically, all you need is a why pass, don't worry about trying to get an infinity....
I know for a fact more than 13 exist. That may not be them I dont remember. That being said I know 3 people whao had them last year, I am willing to bet more than ten others had them.
i'm just letting you know what i was told....i am working backstage security, and at our training session we were told that there were only 13 infinity passes.....the 'why' passes are a totally different story----'why' passes are the ones given to friends of bands etc etc etc....we were told infinity passes were only for the very very top executives---also, i gather, that the infinity passes vs the why passes would only get you places you don't need to be anyway---the why pass gets you backstage, etc, but the infinity gets you into administrative places that you don't need to be or wouldn't even want to be unless you are into paperwork and schedules and the like----and anyone with one who isn't supposed to have one would be noticed almost immediately as someone who is not supposed to have it....make any sense?? just trying to help......basically, all you need is a why pass, don't worry about trying to get an infinity....
Thank you so much. Pretty much what I wanted to know. Question though...what would the vouchers for a Why pass look like? Or would there even be a voucher? I had them a few years ago but have completely forgot.
Someone near me at Willie Nelson ground scored one of those things. That is a major ground score!!! He get going back stage and getting free beer for everyone around them.
i'm just letting you know what i was told....i am working backstage security, and at our training session we were told that there were only 13 infinity passes.....the 'why' passes are a totally different story----'why' passes are the ones given to friends of bands etc etc etc....we were told infinity passes were only for the very very top executives---also, i gather, that the infinity passes vs the why passes would only get you places you don't need to be anyway---the why pass gets you backstage, etc, but the infinity gets you into administrative places that you don't need to be or wouldn't even want to be unless you are into paperwork and schedules and the like----and anyone with one who isn't supposed to have one would be noticed almost immediately as someone who is not supposed to have it....make any sense?? just trying to help......basically, all you need is a why pass, don't worry about trying to get an infinity....
Thank you so much. Pretty much what I wanted to know. Question though...what would the vouchers for a Why pass look like? Or would there even be a voucher? I had them a few years ago but have completely forgot.
i have no idea.....i doubt there would be a voucher.....generally, if you're supposed to get one, you'll get one...that is all handled through the credentials department which i have nothing to do with....it's my first bonnaroo, but at other festivals i have worked at, packages are given to the artists/management with all of their alloted passes, and each artist distributes them as they see fit within their organizations.....beyond that, staff, friends of staff, etc are given theirs at the fest....word of warning, they are all numbered and there is a master list of what number was given to who, and if one is stolen and reported and you have that pass and are caught with it, you'll probably be in a little bit of trouble----again, just speculating about how bonnaroo handles it, but that's what i've seen at other festivals i have worked at....
If I recall, Infinity Pass is all access, and a Why Pass will let you watch shows from the stage, but you have to be escorted by an Infinity Pass (or some other staffer).
If I recall, Infinity Pass is all access, and a Why Pass will let you watch shows from the stage, but you have to be escorted by an Infinity Pass (or some other staffer).
Post by bonnarooster on Jun 6, 2009 20:54:22 GMT -5
SO worst story ever....
Some mother F*ckers whereing those WHy? passes in 2007 stole corn from my group and 2 random groups camped next to us.
Story...
We just got to roo... had been set up for a half hour... pulled out our personal sacks of corn and went to town.... the same thing most people do once they get their campsite set up...
Anyway... 2 big black dudes... and I mean big... came by our campsite wearing those why? passes and grabbed our bag of corn... said they were with the "Why? Patrol" asking people why they were bringing corn into bonnaroo... and said if we didnt let them have it they would have us escorted out of the festival. They did it to 2 random campsites near us also... people were pissed ... I was pissed... luckily we had plenty with us stored away but it gave my friends a bad impression of how bonnaroo is "becoming" ... when all it was was 2 @ssholes stealing shit from people... and my friends haven't gone back since... (this will be my 4th)
Anyway... i know the story sounds ridiculous... but it's 100% true and looking back on it I can't believe we let them just take it... after all .. it was just corn...
Some mother F*ckers whereing those WHy? passes in 2007 stole corn from my group and 2 random groups camped next to us.
Story...
We just got to roo... had been set up for a half hour... pulled out our personal sacks of corn and went to town.... the same thing most people do once they get their campsite set up...
Anyway... 2 big black dudes... and I mean big... came by our campsite wearing those why? passes and grabbed our bag of corn... said they were with the "Why? Patrol" asking people why they were bringing corn into bonnaroo... and said if we didnt let them have it they would have us escorted out of the festival. They did it to 2 random campsites near us also... people were pissed ... I was pissed... luckily we had plenty with us stored away but it gave my friends a bad impression of how bonnaroo is "becoming" ... when all it was was 2 @ssholes stealing nuts from people... and my friends haven't gone back since... (this will be my 4th)
Anyway... i know the story sounds ridiculous... but it's 100% true and looking back on it I can't believe we let them just take it... after all .. it was just corn...
Your story may be legit, but they weren't I am sure. People with Lanyards stay in guest camping on the other side of the farm. You got scammed my friend.
Actually ALL lanyards/laminates have to go through and be approved by the Bonnaroo powers that be. There are many levels to these laminates and ALL have a different meaning with different access. Not sure what "Why" looked like this year but if it was red on both sides you had to go through pretty much the same hassle as press/photo bands. The laminates with the Green on the backside got pretty much access to most everything EXCEPT maybe getting on stage. Infinitiy is what can get you in ANYWHERE and Take people with you. They only give those out to peeps that are high in the AC/Superfly/Big Hassle organization and just a few MAJOR media outlets. If you are regular press/photog you MUST be escorted by someone with an Infinity badge to get into the pit. I would LOVE to know how to get one but there are definitely a limited number of them and am sure they are vetted very closely. But if you see one on the ground grab it! It is gold!