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I hope this isn't a duplicate thread. I couldn't find it anywhere when I searched.
A new Roogoer here. I'm trying to get a sense of what each of the stages/venues is like. A lot of what I want to see is at the Other Tent, which looks suspiciously like the Old Folkies Never Die Tent. (Not that there's anything wrong with that!) How many people will it hold?
Are the stages likely to be much like they were last year? If so, I figure I can use one of the old maps to maybe plot distances between venues.
Post by stallion pt. 2 on May 24, 2007 18:31:55 GMT -5
The stages and 3 main tents should be in exactly the same places they have been since 03. Old maps will give youa very good idea of where they are in relation to one another, the fountain, the gates etc.
As for capacity, I suck at estimating but i'd say the 3 tents could each hold 3000-5000 people easily (The other tent is a bit smaller than the other 2). The main stage could probably hold the entire Roo attendance (at least it sure looked like it during Radiohead last year). which stage is kinda tricky, since there's trees and a beer stand that take up some space. Maybe someone else has better estimates than me?
John: We don't even understand our own music Spider: It doesn't, does it matter whether we understand it? At least it'll give us . . . strength John: I know but maybe we could get into it more if we understood it
You are pretty spot on. The main stage (again as it felt) can house Roo in all its glory. The second stage I guess can hold in upwards around 10-15 k (or so it seemed). The three tents cann al hold as said about 5000 with the other tent more toward 4000.
What stage is on a small incline and levels out so it is pretty easy to see from anywhere. The Which Stage is all flat so it can be hard to see at times so you may have to jockey for position. The tents, since they are smaller, were all pretty easy to find a place to see and enjoy the shows from.
Does anyone have a larger map of Centeroo? All I've been able to found where Google maps that gave approximate locations of a few of the venues and one Roo map that was focused on the camping areas and cut off part of Centeroo. Thank you so much.
edit: In addition, do the tents often hit capacity to where they turn people away? If they do, what's your best bet of arrival time? Thanks again.
I couldnt imagne them turning people away from tents (at least I never heard of that happening). Last year Umphreys at night was PACKED!! and the croawd there seemed like it went on forever so I doubt they turn people away from continueing to add up at tents
Post by stallion pt. 2 on May 24, 2007 18:47:19 GMT -5
Yeah, popular tents are often overflowing out into Centeroo. They never turn folks away, but arriving late can mean standing in the sun (or rain) and getting diminished sound/sight. There are also trees around some of the tents, and folks often chill aways back in the shade and can still hear the show. The air conditioned tents (Comedy, cinema and now Jazz) are a different matter. They're even smaller, and will likely have lines and a limited number of seats, so early arrival is reccomended if you want to get in.
John: We don't even understand our own music Spider: It doesn't, does it matter whether we understand it? At least it'll give us . . . strength John: I know but maybe we could get into it more if we understood it
Ohhh ok. I misinterpreted how the tents were set up and assumed it was closed in except for the doors. Good deal. Thanks for the pictures and thanks TickTrix for the map!!
Does anyone else think that The White Stripes should be on the What Stage? I just get a feeling that there are going to be allot of people wanting to see that show, and it's gonna get REALLY crowded.
Thanks, Andrea! You always come through with the pics!
Do you (or does anybody) know what is being sold/given away at the small VIP tent behind the bleachers? Just beer? Any food/water? It might end up being a lot closer for me to go to on Saturday, if we snag a spot up front for the Police.
I couldnt imagne them turning people away from tents (at least I never heard of that happening). Last year Umphreys at night was PACKED!! and the croawd there seemed like it went on forever so I doubt they turn people away from continueing to add up at tents
yeah I was in the front cause I waited a long time before (during petty maybe?) we were laying down and meeting the die-hard fans. How awesome is jamming out to pink floyd during sound check?!!! and the end of the show for that matter.
Thanks, Andrea! You always come through with the pics!
Do you (or does anybody) know what is being sold/given away at the small VIP tent behind the bleachers? Just beer? Any food/water? It might end up being a lot closer for me to go to on Saturday, if we snag a spot up front for the Police.
You're welcome. Last year when we were in VIP, we never went into the small VIP area behind What Stage, so I'm not sure, but I heard it was drinks and snacks. I think I read somewhere that they are expanding it to include meals this year.
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