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How do the people that live fairly close to Manchester feel about the fest? Just curious, I know when we have big events in Philly people complain until they're blue in the face. Maybe we just like to complain ha.
I can only speak for myself, living about 3/4 a mile from the fest grounds...but yeah, I would say I think roo is alright!!!
Honeslt you have a split here of residents. Some love it, some hate it. Typically, around here, it seems, the older you are the more likely you are to hate it and vice versa!
But its not hated by everyone, the town of Manchester officially supports it like no other event throughout the year. It brings a lot of money into town (Shop at our wal-mart dammit!!!).
It has changed the kids around here. Think about this, the kids who are 17 years old this year were 6 when bonnaroo first arrived. They basically dont know a Manchester without it. The "vibe" of Bonnaroo is still here thoughout the year.
We call ourselves "The hippest small town in the south" I believe that to be true!
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.
Post by laurensmackho on May 23, 2012 8:41:46 GMT -5
I heard that the people in the surrounding area get free tickets. Is that true and if so...how many of them do you think end up in the Law-Mart parking lot trying to sell them.
Post by laurensmackho on May 23, 2012 9:37:13 GMT -5
How far does the sound of the stages bleed out into the town? I know that in BFE I can hear beats pretty clearly. I would imagine the older folks get tired of the *bump bump bump bump*.
I got to talking with a local (she literally could hop a fence and be at roo) last yeare waiting to get in centeroo. She was like mid thirtys she was pro roo for life she said it is the bread and butter of the town and for a place that has very little going on this is something everyone looks forward to. She also told us how yes the whole town gets free tickets.
I think festivals handing out free passes to surrounding residents is pretty common. There's a tiny fest in my hometown in MA and you can get up to 4 free tickets if your ID says you live in earshot of the grounds. It's only right that Roo would invite the town of Manchester to come and enjoy the weekend because otherwise I'm sure everyone in town would only see it as an inconvenience.
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And I will quell this rumor for the 1000th time. Everyone who lives in Manchester DOES NOT get into bonnaroo free. It is only for a select few people who live in a certain area that is affected by the influx of traffic.
There are 10,000 people who live in this town, they are not giving out 10,000 free passes! The lady you spoke with last year was simply wrong about that. I would say they give out 1500, tops, to area residents.
Now, her comments about the festival itself were very true, it is the only thing that we have and most of Manchester is very pro-roo!
As far as the music, I can hear the What stage plainly and clearly sitting on my back deck!
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Post by littlewing on May 23, 2012 12:59:29 GMT -5
I grew up in the town next to Manchester, (and my parents still live there) so I never really understood what the hullabaloo was about when bonnaroo first started, other than the fact that you just didn't get on the roads much during those four days.
Obviously, my view of 'Roo has changed and i am stoked beyond belief to go... But it feels funny driving to my hometown (In fact, I'll be staying with my parents Wednesday night before hitting the farm) to go to such a huge event.
here's a little bit froma interview with macnhester's mayor as of '10 Bonnaroo brings in roughly $500,000.00 countywide in sales tax. This includes Manchester, Coffee County and Tullahoma. Bonnaroo is located in the county but is in the Manchester urban growth plan which means Manchester can annex the farm at some point in time. The county receives $3.00 for every Bonnaroo ticket sold which results in about $275,000.00 if all 80,000 tickets are sold. The biggest impact on Manchester is the money our local clubs make when working the Bonnaroo booths. This includes sports, chamber of commerce, parks and recreation, Rotary, soccer, etc. The money they earn is not coming out of the local businessmens pocket. Bonneroo supplies the booth, food and/or supplies and the clubs have to man the booths for the duration of Bonnaroo. The Manchester Rotary club has parked cars for years at Bonnaroo. The money received is being used to build an ampitheater at Rotary Park next to the Recreation Center.
Bonnaroo has helped fund projects in the community. Manchester received a grant to build a skatepark and Bonnaroo donated $30,000.00 toward the skatepark. Bonnaroo bought new band uniforms for the Coffee County High School. A few years ago, one of the senior citizens centers was in danger of closing due to lack of funds. Bonnaroo donated $12,000.00. Bonnaroo is in the process of leasing land to Manchester for a soccer complex.
here's a little bit froma interview with macnhester's mayor as of '10 Bonnaroo brings in roughly $500,000.00 countywide in sales tax. This includes Manchester, Coffee County and Tullahoma. Bonnaroo is located in the county but is in the Manchester urban growth plan which means Manchester can annex the farm at some point in time. The county receives $3.00 for every Bonnaroo ticket sold which results in about $275,000.00 if all 80,000 tickets are sold. The biggest impact on Manchester is the money our local clubs make when working the Bonnaroo booths. This includes sports, chamber of commerce, parks and recreation, Rotary, soccer, etc. The money they earn is not coming out of the local businessmens pocket. Bonneroo supplies the booth, food and/or supplies and the clubs have to man the booths for the duration of Bonnaroo. The Manchester Rotary club has parked cars for years at Bonnaroo. The money received is being used to build an ampitheater at Rotary Park next to the Recreation Center.
Bonnaroo has helped fund projects in the community. Manchester received a grant to build a skatepark and Bonnaroo donated $30,000.00 toward the skatepark. Bonnaroo bought new band uniforms for the Coffee County High School. A few years ago, one of the senior citizens centers was in danger of closing due to lack of funds. Bonnaroo donated $12,000.00. Bonnaroo is in the process of leasing land to Manchester for a soccer complex.
Post by bonnarouser on May 23, 2012 18:44:52 GMT -5
I would expect nothing less of Superfly Promotions. When you have a giant moneymaker like Bonnaroo, you absolutely have to give love to the community. As for the free tix to locals, I will have to keep Manchester in mind when I decide where to retire.
I think it's awesome that Roo brings a lot of commerce and money directly into the town. It makes sense for all parties, as a business Superfly/AC has to make sure the town is open to hosting this festival. Woodstock is a good example of a festival that was never able to connect the dots with the towns affected. Purely from a business stand point sharing a small sliver of the wealth with Manchester keeps them happy and in the scheme of things the money donated/shared is probably a very small percentage of the take.
Buying up land I think is a great sign that the organizers don't feel like the town is going to turn on the festival any time soon.
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Last time i went to walmart every morning. Mostly to use their bathroom but also to get ice and just be in the ac in the car and at walmart a bit. Every day I talked to older ladies in line who didn't know what bonnaroo was. They were very friendly and wishing me a great time, but didn't have a clue what I was talking about!
Post by klimfactor on May 23, 2012 21:39:04 GMT -5
I always attempt to pour some money into Manchester. We get in Wednesday and go out to dinner, buy some supplies and beer/liquor at one of the liquor stores, gas, etc. I figure it's the least I can do since Manchester plays host to a festival I hold in such high regard.
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. 
