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So I've mentioned this in the past, but I've developed a point system for lineups in order to justify the time and money spent on going to a festival like Bonnaroo. Here's how it works:
1) I make a list of about 50-60 acts that I want to see. Bucket list acts, current acts...just the most desirable acts possible apart from any expectations I have of them being at Bonnaroo.
2) Then I divvy out points based on my desire to see them with the most desired act being worth 10 points. This is how it breaks down. 1 act is worth 10 points. 2 acts are worth 9 points each. 3 acts are worth 8 points each. 4 acts are worth 7 points each. 5 acts are worth 6 points each. 6 acts are worth 5 points each. 7 acts are worth 4 points each. 8 acts are worth 3 points each. 9 acts are worth 2 points each.
45 acts worth a cumulative value of 210 points.
3) I then set aside 10 wild card points. These can be used on 1-5 acts not on the list in case there's an act on the lineup that would have been on your list had you thought of them. You cannot apply these points to other point totals (for example, you cannot make a 10 point act a 20 pointer or a 1 point act an 11 just to pad the points). These points are merely a substitute for other point totals given an act.
4) When the lineup comes out, I skim it for acts on my list and apply the applicable point value towards my total.
5) Any act on the lineup that I didn't include on my list but would want to see is valued at 1 point a piece. You can also substitute the wild card points as previously mentioned for up to five acts.
If the point totals add up to 100 or higher, you're good to buy a ticket. If it falls short, maybe next year.
Emoney serves more of a purpose than any of you, especially Nate, whose incessant, garbled ramblings are so mindless and pointless that I get depressed just seeing them.
Or you could just look at the line up - pick out the bands that you know you like and want to see - figure out how much it would cost you to see them all at different shows and venues (don't forget to factor in the transportation costs if you are like me and would have to drive 3 hours to see a show) - add all that up and compare it to the price of a ticket to Bonnaroo.
You'll find out that Bonnaroo is a cost effective way to get the most music for your money
Or you could just look at the line up - pick out the bands that you know you like and want to see - figure out how much it would cost you to see them all at different shows and venues (don't forget to factor in the transportation costs if you are like me and would have to drive 3 hours to see a show) - add all that up and compare it to the price of a ticket to Bonnaroo.
You'll find out that Bonnaroo is a cost effective way to get the most music for your money
Tried this route and you can fudge the numbers too much. And I've never NOT lost money going to Roo.
I would find this method more applicable if I were trying to decide which festival to go to, and not just whether or not Bonnaroo is worth the time/money spent. I already know the answer to that question
I would find this method more applicable if I were trying to decide which festival to go to, and not just whether or not Bonnaroo is worth the time/money spent. I already know the answer to that question
This is exactly it. I live in Austin. I have options. Bonnaroo has to sell me via lineup, not experience.
It's a nice system, but personally I just look for names that knock my socks off. North Coast Music Festival had such a lineup last year, so I jumped in and went. Same with Radiohead x2 at the first All Points West. A great lineup calls your name, numerical system or not.
Post by Vw'ndeadchick on Feb 9, 2011 5:46:06 GMT -5
I'm going to bonnaroo X because I haven't missed one in the last 8 years, I know whats going down. I didn't need a line up to buy a ticket, nor have I in a while.
