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Post by theinfolurker on Feb 16, 2012 13:00:27 GMT -5
I love the line up but I've been wondering if ticket sales are poor if they are more likely to add bigger bands/ comedy?
I'm not suggesting we do this I'm just curious what you all think of the idea. Is it possible to have a successful boycott and would AC respond by adding bigger artists? It could be a great strategy
EDIT: I should have been more clear. In no way am I actually suggesting a boycott. I was just curious if it is a strategy we could utilize sometime in the future. This years line up is my favourite ever and I am buying a ticket Saturday.
Post by cursedlono on Feb 16, 2012 13:03:08 GMT -5
WTF? I would rather boycott Wal-Mart (though I do need those camping supplies badly) are we in some sort of Union now? Negotiating for better port-o-potties?
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I think there is reason to believe that the less tickets sold the better the adds. That's why we had less significant adds than normal last year, they knew they were heading for a sell-out. A purposeful boycott could in theory result in better adds but you would probably need 10,000+ people involved. AKA never happening.
I love the line up but I've been wondering if ticket sales are poor if they are more likely to add bigger bands/ comedy?
I'm not suggesting we do this I'm just curious what you all think of the idea. Is it possible to have a successful boycott and would AC respond by adding bigger artists? It could be a great strategy
Living in Knoxville and dealing with AC for 11 years, there is no way this will happen, do you guys realize that the first two levels in pricing SOLD OUT BEFORE any bands were announced??? There will be adds, always is, but boycotting Bonnaroo only hurts you by not seeing the show. Nothing phases AC.
I think there is reason to believe that the less tickets sold the better the adds. That's why we had less significant adds than normal last year, they knew they were heading for a sell-out. A purposeful boycott could in theory result in better adds but you would probably need 10,000+ people involved. AKA never happening.
Last year was the 10th Anniversary thats why they made it huge and kept adding bands, they wanted to make BonnX huge!
I think there is reason to believe that the less tickets sold the better the adds. That's why we had less significant adds than normal last year, they knew they were heading for a sell-out. A purposeful boycott could in theory result in better adds but you would probably need 10,000+ people involved. AKA never happening.
I feel like they are already booking/have booked the additions before the tickets go on sale and they just wait until a little later to announce them. I could be totally wrong and obviously there will always be an act or two that didn't have plans of touring/shows when the lineup comes out and then they get added after announcing a tour or something. I feel like for the most part they'd be booking them already and not waiting to see how ticket sales are going before deciding who to book.
To a certain degree you are probably right but I think they probably have at least 5 slots that they do not have booked yet and the # of tickets sold probably affects how much money they are going to throw at those slots.
To a certain degree you are probably right but I think they probably have at least 5 slots that they do not have booked yet and the # of tickets sold probably affects how much money they are going to throw at those slots.
You think that they are unsure if they will sell out??? I think they know that they will.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
I would say yes. Last year was the first sell-out in forever. I'm sure they think it is likely but it is hard to be sure until the post-lineup tickets go on sale.
Post by Ramsay Bolton on Feb 17, 2012 15:04:51 GMT -5
I know its probably not likely, but should I even be a little concerned that this will sell out tomorrow? I want to get my ticket but have work until 4
Post by Funky Munky on Feb 17, 2012 15:26:42 GMT -5
I think it is highly unlikely it will sell out tomorrow. I think it is a real possibility that tickets don't last more than a month or so. It will sell out and faster than last year.
Post by iwalkwithyou on Feb 17, 2012 15:31:52 GMT -5
There are enough people who would buy tickets outside of inforoo that would not allow the protest to work. We are just a speck of dust in the Bonnaroo universe my friend. However, I do like the idea of negotiating for better port-a-johns.
Post by guitardevil on Feb 17, 2012 15:41:40 GMT -5
^^ I work at a rental company that has a portable toilet division and have some experience with the industry. Last years toilets were maybe the best I've seen in 6 roos
^^ I work at a rental company that has a portable toilet division and have some experience with the industry. Last years toilets were maybe the best I've seen in 6 roos
Oh.. I guess you need to see the bad to appreciate the good then. Last year was my first Roo and the port-a-johns were pretty flowery.
I'm actually thinking this years ticket sales will be stronger. The line up is better and the sell out last year may have more people trying to get tickets earlier.
but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal. 
