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does tent closer mean the slot would compete with the headliners?
That's my understanding
This is going to be conflicting for me like 2012 which is annoying haha. I bet STS9, zedd and one of the additional artists will be the 9-11 slot in the boom boom. Sts9/Jack White was one of the biggest conflicts of 2012 for me, so happy i left tribe though that jack white set was insane. This is frustrating for me because I don't see myself missing any of these headliners. If Sts9 is paired up between Outkast or Black keys ill be pissed. If its Sts9/The killers maybe I'll do half n half as the killers live show is awesome, but I just really want to know who the new bassist for STS9 will be. ARGH CONFLICTS!!!
April 11th - Alex Grey w/ Papadosio May 16th - Tipper w/ OTT @ Red Rocks May 22nd - 24th - Summer Camp Festival May 28th - 31st - Infrasound Festival July 3rd - 5th - Grateful Dead Farewell July 16th - 19th - Camp Bisco July 31st - Aug 2nd - Lollapalooza Aug 8th - 9th - Phish @ Alpine Aug 21st - 23rd - Tipper Chicago @ Thalia Hall Oct 30th - Nov 1st - Hulaween
Hey all was just hoping to get a little more info on this festival and peoples thoughts/experiences. Im from the Philadelphia and know Firefly has a similar lineup and is WAY closer but Hangout seems a little more intriguing for my tastes. Also Delaware in June is not my idea of a vacation since i have the funds for only one festival as of right now. So I would appreciate reviews and advice about this festival. Some of my major questions and concerns...
What kind of money should i expect to spend? as of right now I'm trying to get some friends together to go. Im figuring for flight lodging and ticket for GA $800 to a little over $1000 and VIP in the $1500 area and general spending at $500 for food drink and other fun but VIP could save on this id assume.
Is the 11 o clock end time a mandatory thing? I know Roo shows can go into the early morning hours
If it does promptly end at 11, What is the situation like after? Bars? Clubs? Condo Parties?
What do you think about VIP at Hangout? Heard if you can afford it that it is well worth it with free food, alcohol, pools and special access but want your opinions
I do enjoy some recreational activities...What is the perception of these activities in the festival areas by other festival goers as well as security?
Any and all opinions advice and feedback is appreciated
I live in NY so I know the feeling of having closer fests but I will definitely be going to Hangout as long as I can. It's the best week of the year. It's a totally different world than any other fest that I have been to because of the location and the vibe. It's a true vacation festival. I think the flight/ticket/lodging of $1,000 is probably right. My condo was about $900 by itself but we are staying till Tuesday and very close to the fest. Split that between a few people and you're looking at 2-3 hundred for lodging. Ticket is going to be $250, shuttle pass another $50 or so if you aren't close to the fest, condo, flight. Flights seemed expensive to Mobile from NY at least last year as we had one fly in last year.
The 11 o'clock is mandatory due to city noise ordinances.
After there are some bars right around the fest gates but the big draw is the beach parties and condo parties. The closer you are to the fest, the more likely you will find these all over. We stayed in Orange Beach last year and there wasn't much going on. We either stayed down by the fest, went to the Flora-Bama the other way or just partied ourselves in our condo.
I haven't one VIP, so I cannot comment.
I didn't see much recreational activity use in the fest and I heard the police are pretty srtict on it but we didn't try to bring anything in last year.
1/17 Spafford 2/7 Greensky Bluegrass 3/17 Cool Cool Cool 3/28 Ekoostik Hookah 7/10 Jason Mraz 7/11 Chris Stapleton 7/12 Red Hot Chili Peppers 7/13 Buffalo Ska Fest
This is going to be conflicting for me like 2012 which is annoying haha. I bet STS9, zedd and one of the additional artists will be the 9-11 slot in the boom boom. Sts9/Jack White was one of the biggest conflicts of 2012 for me, so happy i left tribe though that jack white set was insane. This is frustrating for me because I don't see myself missing any of these headliners. If Sts9 is paired up between Outkast or Black keys ill be pissed. If its Sts9/The killers maybe I'll do half n half as the killers live show is awesome, but I just really want to know who the new bassist for STS9 will be. ARGH CONFLICTS!!!
I agree. I don't see myself missing any of the headliners. The only tent shows I really want to see are Bloody Beetroots and STS9 if they end up there so hopefully they aren't conflicting.
1/17 Spafford 2/7 Greensky Bluegrass 3/17 Cool Cool Cool 3/28 Ekoostik Hookah 7/10 Jason Mraz 7/11 Chris Stapleton 7/12 Red Hot Chili Peppers 7/13 Buffalo Ska Fest
If Bloody Beetroots are playing during any of the headliners I'm gonna be furious. They play Saturday so if they're conflicted with either Pretty Lights' full band show or Outkast I'll be heart broken.
I am coming from Philly for the 2nd year in a row nice to see someone else around here from the area! I had the same dilemna iwth Firefly last year but i am much more interested in traveling plus HO being on the beach is something that i knew i couldnt be dissapointed in. You're gonna spend a lot between flying, tix, booze, food, etc but is 100% worth it and it all depends how much time you actually spend inside to get a feel for how much youll spend. I thought the staff was increbily friendly and security def isnt too crazy they actually seemed nonexistent to me last year.
Hey all was just hoping to get a little more info on this festival and peoples thoughts/experiences. Im from the Philadelphia and know Firefly has a similar lineup and is WAY closer but Hangout seems a little more intriguing for my tastes. Also Delaware in June is not my idea of a vacation since i have the funds for only one festival as of right now. So I would appreciate reviews and advice about this festival. Some of my major questions and concerns...
What kind of money should i expect to spend? as of right now I'm trying to get some friends together to go. Im figuring for flight lodging and ticket for GA $800 to a little over $1000 and VIP in the $1500 area and general spending at $500 for food drink and other fun but VIP could save on this id assume.
Is the 11 o clock end time a mandatory thing? I know Roo shows can go into the early morning hours
If it does promptly end at 11, What is the situation like after? Bars? Clubs? Condo Parties?
What do you think about VIP at Hangout? Heard if you can afford it that it is well worth it with free food, alcohol, pools and special access but want your opinions
I do enjoy some recreational activities...What is the perception of these activities in the festival areas by other festival goers as well as security?
Any and all opinions advice and feedback is appreciated
If Bloody Beetroots are playing during any of the headliners I'm gonna be furious. They play Saturday so if they're conflicted with either Pretty Lights' full band show or Outkast I'll be heart broken.
same here. i finally got around to downloading some of their songs and they get hyped up like no other im ready to rock the F out at the show. If someone like Wiz, Zedd, STS9 competes that fine with me bcuz im only interested in Zedd but have no problem missing him.
I did VIP last year and will again this year. I only do one music festival a year, so IMO it is worth the extra cost to live it up.
The booze, which was absolute, beam and a rum (i think bacardi), was good the first two days. They started running out the third day and didn't restock it; however, while it was available they had all the mixers you could want and it was flowing freely. I heard a rumor they were having trouble paying their suppliers because of the lack of ticket sales leading up to the festival, but who really knows. There was never an issue of them running out of beer. It’s also worth noting that they do not serve liquor at the two main stage viewing areas, just beer. Liquor is only available at the VIP grove which is also the only place where the food is served.
The food was ok, not great but good for a festival. It usually comes out around lunch time and ends around 2:30-3 and has a main item with a side or two and a salad option. They had a low country boil one day, jambalaya another. Just think something that is easy to prepare for the masses. I don’t recall them bringing out food around dinner time. There are also snacks out all day (apples, bananas, slim jims, and all the krispy kreme doughnuts you can handle).
For me the real value comes from the access at the two main stage viewing areas. If you want to get close to the stage without having to fight the crowds this is definitely for you. Again, they serve beer in these areas but no liquor. The two pools at the main stage area are also a huge draw for me. Yes, a lot of people probably piss in the pool. Some people might freak out about that, I’m not one of those people. When it is 85 degrees outside and you have been in the hot sun all day walking fro stage to stage there is nothing better than jumping into that pool and cooling off. There is also a VIP viewing area for the letting go stage in the VIP grove, but it is not close to the stage. However, you can watch a band here and enjoy a liquor drink.
Modest Mouse are supposedly Saturday now. Not lookin good for conflicts that day. So far to this point, I think RDGLDGRN, Moon Taxi, Bloody Beetroots, Modest Mouse, Pretty Lights, and probably Outkast are all Saturday. Would not shock me at all to see Modest Mouse on the main beach stage, Moon Taxi on the Letting Go, and BB goin in the Boom Boom tent all at the same time. That would suck.
Hey all was just hoping to get a little more info on this festival and peoples thoughts/experiences. Im from the Philadelphia and know Firefly has a similar lineup and is WAY closer but Hangout seems a little more intriguing for my tastes. Also Delaware in June is not my idea of a vacation since i have the funds for only one festival as of right now. So I would appreciate reviews and advice about this festival. Some of my major questions and concerns...
What kind of money should i expect to spend? as of right now I'm trying to get some friends together to go. Im figuring for flight lodging and ticket for GA $800 to a little over $1000 and VIP in the $1500 area and general spending at $500 for food drink and other fun but VIP could save on this id assume.
Is the 11 o clock end time a mandatory thing? I know Roo shows can go into the early morning hours
If it does promptly end at 11, What is the situation like after? Bars? Clubs? Condo Parties?
What do you think about VIP at Hangout? Heard if you can afford it that it is well worth it with free food, alcohol, pools and special access but want your opinions
I do enjoy some recreational activities...What is the perception of these activities in the festival areas by other festival goers as well as security?
Any and all opinions advice and feedback is appreciated
The fest does end at 11pm every night, which sucks if you are used to ROO or most other festivals. However, IMO, when you are out in the 90 degree heat all day drinking when 11pm rolls around you are ready to take it easy for a bit.
AS far as after parties, clubs, etc… most people end up partying on the beach with other people they have met, especially if you are at a condo. If you want a bar you should definitely go to FLORABAMA since you have never been before, you will not regret that decision.
If you can afford VIP you definitely need to go the VIP route. In the end by the time you drink all the free booze you can and eat free food then you may end up saving a lot more money. No lines for bathrooms. air conditioned bathrooms, shade, hammocks, private concerts by some of the artists and of course the free booze and food. There are a few different VIP areas throughout the grounds one of which is called "The Grove." It is very nice bc that is where all the shade and stuff is and the private concerts by some artists. You can go in there and take it easy when you have down time throughout the day. No standing in lines for anything anywhere. Pools are pretty cool, but kinda gross when you think about all the people that have been in there all day.
As far as security, it is pretty tight when entering the festival. Some people would argue and say it was not. But it really just depends on if the police at the particular entrance you go in are tight or not. I will say last year a guy was in front of me by himself and he was definitely profiled and they searched him for now reason. I didn't stick around to see what happened but cops made him completely empty his pockets and checked everything he had. I've even had my can of tobacco taken out of my pocket and confiscated because they thought something was in there other than tobacco.
But, def do VIP if you can swing it. You will NOT regret it.
I'm driving down from New York. Really pumped to go. I've been to festivals all over the country and I'm excited to see how different and unique this festival is.
I did VIP last year and will again this year. I only do one music festival a year, so IMO it is worth the extra cost to live it up.
The booze, which was absolute, beam and a rum (i think bacardi), was good the first two days. They started running out the third day and didn't restock it; however, while it was available they had all the mixers you could want and it was flowing freely. I heard a rumor they were having trouble paying their suppliers because of the lack of ticket sales leading up to the festival, but who really knows. There was never an issue of them running out of beer. It’s also worth noting that they do not serve liquor at the two main stage viewing areas, just beer. Liquor is only available at the VIP grove which is also the only place where the food is served.
The food was ok, not great but good for a festival. It usually comes out around lunch time and ends around 2:30-3 and has a main item with a side or two and a salad option. They had a low country boil one day, jambalaya another. Just think something that is easy to prepare for the masses. I don’t recall them bringing out food around dinner time. There are also snacks out all day (apples, bananas, slim jims, and all the krispy kreme doughnuts you can handle).
For me the real value comes from the access at the two main stage viewing areas. If you want to get close to the stage without having to fight the crowds this is definitely for you. Again, they serve beer in these areas but no liquor. The two pools at the main stage area are also a huge draw for me. Yes, a lot of people probably piss in the pool. Some people might freak out about that, I’m not one of those people. When it is 85 degrees outside and you have been in the hot sun all day walking fro stage to stage there is nothing better than jumping into that pool and cooling off. There is also a VIP viewing area for the letting go stage in the VIP grove, but it is not close to the stage. However, you can watch a band here and enjoy a liquor drink.
Hope this helps.
Did you do VIP or Super-VIP? I heard of stories lobster and that sort in super-vip
April 11th - Alex Grey w/ Papadosio May 16th - Tipper w/ OTT @ Red Rocks May 22nd - 24th - Summer Camp Festival May 28th - 31st - Infrasound Festival July 3rd - 5th - Grateful Dead Farewell July 16th - 19th - Camp Bisco July 31st - Aug 2nd - Lollapalooza Aug 8th - 9th - Phish @ Alpine Aug 21st - 23rd - Tipper Chicago @ Thalia Hall Oct 30th - Nov 1st - Hulaween
I'm driving down from New York. Really pumped to go. I've been to festivals all over the country and I'm excited to see how different and unique this festival is.
Where in NY are you coming from? Are you taking the drive all at once or making a stop each way?
1/17 Spafford 2/7 Greensky Bluegrass 3/17 Cool Cool Cool 3/28 Ekoostik Hookah 7/10 Jason Mraz 7/11 Chris Stapleton 7/12 Red Hot Chili Peppers 7/13 Buffalo Ska Fest
Look, I'll make this real simple... Cops can and will search you on entry for any reason. If you want to bring something in, and want no chance of being arrested, then do one thing and one thing only: tape it to your nuts. Not your pocket, not rolled up in your sleeve, not your sock. A quick bathroom trip when you're inside and you're home free. Don't take chances on iffy hiding spots. I was profiled and searched hard last year, but my spot and a bunch of "yes sirs" defused that situation real quick. I've also walked straight in before w no searching.
Inside the fest, just be respectful to families around you. Aka, be descrete/ in a crowd. I've only seen issues when it's in the open where cops can blatantly see you.
^ this exactly. I was searched hard too on Saturday last year and the ladies were actually hittin me pretty hard at the time I walked in. Gladly I didn;t have anything on me. Went smooth, guy was cool but he searched everything. I'm a bigger guy with a good amount of tattoos and was wearing a bandana so I guess I may have looked like a target.
Post by timmmmay86 on Feb 24, 2014 14:44:05 GMT -5
^^ ya in 2012 my friend got locked up for a smidge of something they found in his backpack. The lady found it, she called the cop over and he cuffed him right then and there. They literally have squads at the entrances waiting, searching is a sketch point for sure. On a positive note, hangout is actually a very chill fest in terms of police interaction compared to other festivals. You really have to be doing something wrong or get found with something to get in trouble. Police don't go out of their way to hassle people like at some other festivals.
April 11th - Alex Grey w/ Papadosio May 16th - Tipper w/ OTT @ Red Rocks May 22nd - 24th - Summer Camp Festival May 28th - 31st - Infrasound Festival July 3rd - 5th - Grateful Dead Farewell July 16th - 19th - Camp Bisco July 31st - Aug 2nd - Lollapalooza Aug 8th - 9th - Phish @ Alpine Aug 21st - 23rd - Tipper Chicago @ Thalia Hall Oct 30th - Nov 1st - Hulaween
I'm driving down from New York. Really pumped to go. I've been to festivals all over the country and I'm excited to see how different and unique this festival is.
Where in NY are you coming from? Are you taking the drive all at once or making a stop each way?
I'm coming from Long Island. Most likely going straight down. Just stopping for gas and food.
I did VIP last year and will again this year. I only do one music festival a year, so IMO it is worth the extra cost to live it up.
The booze, which was absolute, beam and a rum (i think bacardi), was good the first two days. They started running out the third day and didn't restock it; however, while it was available they had all the mixers you could want and it was flowing freely. I heard a rumor they were having trouble paying their suppliers because of the lack of ticket sales leading up to the festival, but who really knows. There was never an issue of them running out of beer. It’s also worth noting that they do not serve liquor at the two main stage viewing areas, just beer. Liquor is only available at the VIP grove which is also the only place where the food is served.
The food was ok, not great but good for a festival. It usually comes out around lunch time and ends around 2:30-3 and has a main item with a side or two and a salad option. They had a low country boil one day, jambalaya another. Just think something that is easy to prepare for the masses. I don’t recall them bringing out food around dinner time. There are also snacks out all day (apples, bananas, slim jims, and all the krispy kreme doughnuts you can handle).
For me the real value comes from the access at the two main stage viewing areas. If you want to get close to the stage without having to fight the crowds this is definitely for you. Again, they serve beer in these areas but no liquor. The two pools at the main stage area are also a huge draw for me. Yes, a lot of people probably piss in the pool. Some people might freak out about that, I’m not one of those people. When it is 85 degrees outside and you have been in the hot sun all day walking fro stage to stage there is nothing better than jumping into that pool and cooling off. There is also a VIP viewing area for the letting go stage in the VIP grove, but it is not close to the stage. However, you can watch a band here and enjoy a liquor drink.
Hope this helps.
Did you do VIP or Super-VIP? I heard of stories lobster and that sort in super-vip
I've done GA, VIP, and Super VIP.... Those stories are true- Epic food, more drink options, extra space and bathrooms at the main stage, and the golf carts shuttling you from stage to stage is pretty nice....
THAT SAID... I'm not sure it's worth the extra $$, unless you just have money to blow... Not quite enough of an upgrade to me to justify the difference in price for me an my wife (I think it's an extra $600 a piece, but too lazy to look).
Regular VIP on the other hand is worth it x10000 over GA. Once you go VIP you will never ever want to go back. One of the best VIP experiences of any festival I've been to.
Well based off speculation, free dates, some of my own wishful thinking, etc. here is my updates guesses at the additions along with some reasoning. Most has already been talked about but putting it all together:
Gary Clark Jr. (wishful thinking, recent popularity, free date, somewhat appease the jam crowd even though not a "jam" band) Beck (adding back in dates he previous canceled) MGMT (Atlanta Party in the Park) Alabama Shakes (fit, new music and open dates) Frank Turner (previous rumor and open dates) The Joy Formidable (Atlanta Party in the Park) Lana Del Ray (seem to be adding festivals now) Dispatch (more of a hope but open dates and Hangout Alum, more to mildly appease the jam fans) ZZ Ward (lots of touring/festivals, open dates) Trampled by Turtles (many on the board have mentioned this) Cash Cash (festival touring and open dates) A$AP Rocky (honestly, I was just looking for a smaller name rapper) Houndmouth (very early rumors of these guys at the fest, open dates) Night Terrors of 1927 (Zen said touring ith Fitz so makes sense) Those Darlins (honestly just looking for another smaller fest band with open dates)
This may also be much bigger overall than what we actually get.
1/17 Spafford 2/7 Greensky Bluegrass 3/17 Cool Cool Cool 3/28 Ekoostik Hookah 7/10 Jason Mraz 7/11 Chris Stapleton 7/12 Red Hot Chili Peppers 7/13 Buffalo Ska Fest
Well based off speculation, free dates, some of my own wishful thinking, etc. here is my updates guesses at the additions along with some reasoning. Most has already been talked about but putting it all together:
Gary Clark Jr. (wishful thinking, recent popularity, free date, somewhat appease the jam crowd even though not a "jam" band) Beck (adding back in dates he previous canceled) MGMT (Atlanta Party in the Park) Alabama Shakes (fit, new music and open dates) Frank Turner (previous rumor and open dates) The Joy Formidable (Atlanta Party in the Park) Lana Del Ray (seem to be adding festivals now) Dispatch (more of a hope but open dates and Hangout Alum, more to mildly appease the jam fans) ZZ Ward (lots of touring/festivals, open dates) Trampled by Turtles (many on the board have mentioned this) Cash Cash (festival touring and open dates) A$AP Rocky (honestly, I was just looking for a smaller name rapper) Houndmouth (very early rumors of these guys at the fest, open dates) Night Terrors of 1927 (Zen said touring ith Fitz so makes sense) Those Darlins (honestly just looking for another smaller fest band with open dates)
This may also be much bigger overall than what we actually get.
I'm thinkin about steppin it up to VIP next year. If I can get the same group of guys to go that have gone the last 3 years then I'm gonna party with them and keep doing what we do. But if our group lessens, or people want to take a break for a year, I might splurge more and just do VIP with the gf. This has traditionally been a bro-trip with no gfs/wives allowed due to the env't there. But if I did make a little couples vaca, it sounds like VIP is the way to go.
Well based off speculation, free dates, some of my own wishful thinking, etc. here is my updates guesses at the additions along with some reasoning. Most has already been talked about but putting it all together:
Gary Clark Jr. (wishful thinking, recent popularity, free date, somewhat appease the jam crowd even though not a "jam" band) Beck (adding back in dates he previous canceled) MGMT (Atlanta Party in the Park) Alabama Shakes (fit, new music and open dates) Frank Turner (previous rumor and open dates) The Joy Formidable (Atlanta Party in the Park) Lana Del Ray (seem to be adding festivals now) Dispatch (more of a hope but open dates and Hangout Alum, more to mildly appease the jam fans) ZZ Ward (lots of touring/festivals, open dates) Trampled by Turtles (many on the board have mentioned this) Cash Cash (festival touring and open dates) A$AP Rocky (honestly, I was just looking for a smaller name rapper) Houndmouth (very early rumors of these guys at the fest, open dates) Night Terrors of 1927 (Zen said touring ith Fitz so makes sense) Those Darlins (honestly just looking for another smaller fest band with open dates)
This may also be much bigger overall than what we actually get.
You forgot Dawes.
Do you think they'll have their own set in addition to backing Conner Oberst? Makes sense I guess but I was thinking that was it.
1/17 Spafford 2/7 Greensky Bluegrass 3/17 Cool Cool Cool 3/28 Ekoostik Hookah 7/10 Jason Mraz 7/11 Chris Stapleton 7/12 Red Hot Chili Peppers 7/13 Buffalo Ska Fest
Appreciate the feedback so far and def helping make my decision. Looks like hangout is the fest for me this year. gonna try to get some friends together...if not ill be crashing ur place ne215 or one of you new yorkers lol. keep the advice coming tho.
1/17 Spafford 2/7 Greensky Bluegrass 3/17 Cool Cool Cool 3/28 Ekoostik Hookah 7/10 Jason Mraz 7/11 Chris Stapleton 7/12 Red Hot Chili Peppers 7/13 Buffalo Ska Fest
I'm thinkin about steppin it up to VIP next year. If I can get the same group of guys to go that have gone the last 3 years then I'm gonna party with them and keep doing what we do. But if our group lessens, or people want to take a break for a year, I might splurge more and just do VIP with the gf. This has traditionally been a bro-trip with no gfs/wives allowed due to the env't there. But if I did make a little couples vaca, it sounds like VIP is the way to go.
My buddy and I stumbled upon two VIP tickets last year for $500 apiece and couldn’t resist. After that experience I have no hesitation paying face value for VIP for my wife and I this year (my old lady was pregnant last year and couldn’t go). You certainly get your money’s worth if you value the extra space and being close to the stage; I would personally pay an extra $100 a day for that alone. Throw in the Thursday preparty, food, and booze and it’s a no brainer for me.
Did you do VIP or Super-VIP? I heard of stories lobster and that sort in super-vip
I've done GA, VIP, and Super VIP.... Those stories are true- Epic food, more drink options, extra space and bathrooms at the main stage, and the golf carts shuttling you from stage to stage is pretty nice....
THAT SAID... I'm not sure it's worth the extra $$, unless you just have money to blow... Not quite enough of an upgrade to me to justify the difference in price for me an my wife (I think it's an extra $600 a piece, but too lazy to look).
Regular VIP on the other hand is worth it x10000 over GA. Once you go VIP you will never ever want to go back. One of the best VIP experiences of any festival I've been to.
I second that last line, awesome experience and worth the money if you can swing it.
I didn't do the super VIP so I can't comment on that, but there was definitely no lobster being served in the regular VIP area.
Appreciate the feedback so far and def helping make my decision. Looks like hangout is the fest for me this year. gonna try to get some friends together...if not ill be crashing ur place ne215 or one of you new yorkers lol. keep the advice coming tho.