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Anyone see the blog the director of Firefly just posted on the website? He said they booked their last artist yesterday and the lineup won't come out for another couple of weeks.
We made our first offer for the 2015 lineup in April of last year, confirmed our most recent act yesterday
Post by Swedish Chef on Jan 15, 2015 19:20:10 GMT -5
I know the Porch Stage is a much smaller stage, but based on that photo I would be worried about the crowds for the Porch and Lawn stages getting in each other's way. There seem to be too many stages clustered in a relatively small area.
I know the Porch Stage is a much smaller stage, but based on that photo I would be worried about the crowds for the Porch and Lawn stages getting in each other's way. There seem to be too many stages clustered in a relatively small area.
I know the Porch Stage is a much smaller stage, but based on that photo I would be worried about the crowds for the Porch and Lawn stages getting in each other's way. There seem to be too many stages clustered in a relatively small area.
It looks like this year's Porch Stage is replacing last year's Big Break stage, so it'll be very small. I'm guessing it won't be used at the same time as the Lawn stage.
Happy to see the Pavilion stage addition. Also, the Coffeehouse stage has moved. And the Arcade is now the "Beercade"?
Any thoughts about it besides that it is college/bro crowd? Would you go back?
My original quick phone response for reference:
At this point I would not go back for 2 reasons: lineup isnt my style and they only gave us media passes, not photo with shitty access. Ill expand more in little while when on cpu and not phone
I'll start with access. Normally for our festival coverage I have a writer with me and I get a photo pass in addition to each of us with a media pass. We aren't big enough to get photo access, and also we were allowed into the artist lounge but not vip areas (security was letting us in until mid Friday as our access can and often does change on moments notice for the entire class). Larger and national publications got the photo and or vip access.
I'm not trying to sound like an elitist snob but I rely on that access to do my job. When I have photo access I use vip 80% for shortcuts and 20% for quick rests as I don't have the luxury of going back to camp for a while to relax. Without the photo pass I would need vip to easily take shots of bands from a reasonable distance. The artist lounge did offer free drink from water, soda, beer, and top shelf liquor. We had to go through the vip area to get to the artist lounge which created a fun issue for security. I asked if I could trade artist lounge for vip and they said no.
Which brings us to the lineup. Nothing at all wrong with it but it didn't suit my tastes. I didn't know a lot of bands going in and I don't like to listen ahead of time because I want my first impression to be them live. So happens a lot weren't my style. If I had the access to properly work this wouldn't be an issue. As a result the saving grace was the free liquor which I also wouldn't do as I won't shoot drunk being I'm afraid to smack my camera into a pole or something.
Have to also mention Walk off the Earth was Fucking Amazing!!
Bros-Yes there were tons. On that none every person I interacted with was awesome bro or not.
Weird security incident-They tried to tell me I couldn't bring in my spray sunscreen. I was willing to fight that all the way to the top if necessary but another worker came over and said let him bring it
Any thoughts about it besides that it is college/bro crowd? Would you go back?
My original quick phone response for reference:
At this point I would not go back for 2 reasons: lineup isnt my style and they only gave us media passes, not photo with shitty access. Ill expand more in little while when on cpu and not phone
I'll start with access. Normally for our festival coverage I have a writer with me and I get a photo pass in addition to each of us with a media pass. We aren't big enough to get photo access, and also we were allowed into the artist lounge but not vip areas (security was letting us in until mid Friday as our access can and often does change on moments notice for the entire class). Larger and national publications got the photo and or vip access.
I'm not trying to sound like an elitist snob but I rely on that access to do my job. When I have photo access I use vip 80% for shortcuts and 20% for quick rests as I don't have the luxury of going back to camp for a while to relax. Without the photo pass I would need vip to easily take shots of bands from a reasonable distance. The artist lounge did offer free drink from water, soda, beer, and top shelf liquor. We had to go through the vip area to get to the artist lounge which created a fun issue for security. I asked if I could trade artist lounge for vip and they said no.
Which brings us to the lineup. Nothing at all wrong with it but it didn't suit my tastes. I didn't know a lot of bands going in and I don't like to listen ahead of time because I want my first impression to be them live. So happens a lot weren't my style. If I had the access to properly work this wouldn't be an issue. As a result the saving grace was the free liquor which I also wouldn't do as I won't shoot drunk being I'm afraid to smack my camera into a pole or something.
Have to also mention Walk off the Earth was Fucking Amazing!!
Bros-Yes there were tons. On that none every person I interacted with was awesome bro or not.
Weird security incident-They tried to tell me I couldn't bring in my spray sunscreen. I was willing to fight that all the way to the top if necessary but another worker came over and said let him bring it
How was security in general to all the the attendees?
I guess what I am trying to ask is....could you expect a Bonnaroo scene in which everybody is on there own or a Forecastle scene where you better be careful about smoking?
I feel like the main stage and pavilion are way too close to each other. Last year there was SO many people all crowded at the main stage at one time to the point where on the screens, it seemed like the crowd would never end.
I know the Porch Stage is a much smaller stage, but based on that photo I would be worried about the crowds for the Porch and Lawn stages getting in each other's way. There seem to be too many stages clustered in a relatively small area.
It looks like this year's Porch Stage is replacing last year's Big Break stage, so it'll be very small. I'm guessing it won't be used at the same time as the Lawn stage.
Happy to see the Pavilion stage addition. Also, the Coffeehouse stage has moved. And the Arcade is now the "Beercade"?
At this point I would not go back for 2 reasons: lineup isnt my style and they only gave us media passes, not photo with shitty access. Ill expand more in little while when on cpu and not phone
I'll start with access. Normally for our festival coverage I have a writer with me and I get a photo pass in addition to each of us with a media pass. We aren't big enough to get photo access, and also we were allowed into the artist lounge but not vip areas (security was letting us in until mid Friday as our access can and often does change on moments notice for the entire class). Larger and national publications got the photo and or vip access.
I'm not trying to sound like an elitist snob but I rely on that access to do my job. When I have photo access I use vip 80% for shortcuts and 20% for quick rests as I don't have the luxury of going back to camp for a while to relax. Without the photo pass I would need vip to easily take shots of bands from a reasonable distance. The artist lounge did offer free drink from water, soda, beer, and top shelf liquor. We had to go through the vip area to get to the artist lounge which created a fun issue for security. I asked if I could trade artist lounge for vip and they said no.
Which brings us to the lineup. Nothing at all wrong with it but it didn't suit my tastes. I didn't know a lot of bands going in and I don't like to listen ahead of time because I want my first impression to be them live. So happens a lot weren't my style. If I had the access to properly work this wouldn't be an issue. As a result the saving grace was the free liquor which I also wouldn't do as I won't shoot drunk being I'm afraid to smack my camera into a pole or something.
Have to also mention Walk off the Earth was Fucking Amazing!!
Bros-Yes there were tons. On that none every person I interacted with was awesome bro or not.
Weird security incident-They tried to tell me I couldn't bring in my spray sunscreen. I was willing to fight that all the way to the top if necessary but another worker came over and said let him bring it
How was security in general to all the the attendees?
I guess what I am trying to ask is....could you expect a Bonnaroo scene in which everybody is on there own or a Forecastle scene where you better be careful about smoking?
Sorry to jump in on this but every set that I went to, someone was around me smoking so they don't really care about that.
How was security in general to all the the attendees?
I guess what I am trying to ask is....could you expect a Bonnaroo scene in which everybody is on there own or a Forecastle scene where you better be careful about smoking?
Security seemed pretty laid back. I went in a seperate line with volunteers so I'm not sure how the entrance from camp search is but was pretty much lame for us except for the suncreen incident, lol.
Not sure what you mean with the second question but there were very few smokers. Maybe there is a festival math/physics law for smoking with an inverse relationship for # of bros to smokers where the more bros, less smokers. Seriously I think I saw 10 people eating corn at most so it is almost a non issue.
How was security in general to all the the attendees?
I guess what I am trying to ask is....could you expect a Bonnaroo scene in which everybody is on there own or a Forecastle scene where you better be careful about smoking?
Sorry to jump in on this but every set that I went to, someone was around me smoking so they don't really care about that.
Lots of new info up on the Firefly website today, including the 2015 ticket prices/tiers: $249 for "early bird" up to $329 for "encore" $699 for VIP
Also, basic camping prices stay the same, $149 for a Thursday arrival campsite, or $169 for Wednesday Premier. But they're allowing 6 people per campsite this year (it was 5 last year), so it works out to about $25 per person for the weekend if you split the cost. Some new camping options too, including 4-person Glamping and "carefree" camping (tents/sleeping bags provided).
At this point I would not go back for 2 reasons: lineup isnt my style and they only gave us media passes, not photo with shitty access. Ill expand more in little while when on cpu and not phone
I'll start with access. Normally for our festival coverage I have a writer with me and I get a photo pass in addition to each of us with a media pass. We aren't big enough to get photo access, and also we were allowed into the artist lounge but not vip areas (security was letting us in until mid Friday as our access can and often does change on moments notice for the entire class). Larger and national publications got the photo and or vip access.
I'm not trying to sound like an elitist snob but I rely on that access to do my job. When I have photo access I use vip 80% for shortcuts and 20% for quick rests as I don't have the luxury of going back to camp for a while to relax. Without the photo pass I would need vip to easily take shots of bands from a reasonable distance. The artist lounge did offer free drink from water, soda, beer, and top shelf liquor. We had to go through the vip area to get to the artist lounge which created a fun issue for security. I asked if I could trade artist lounge for vip and they said no.
Which brings us to the lineup. Nothing at all wrong with it but it didn't suit my tastes. I didn't know a lot of bands going in and I don't like to listen ahead of time because I want my first impression to be them live. So happens a lot weren't my style. If I had the access to properly work this wouldn't be an issue. As a result the saving grace was the free liquor which I also wouldn't do as I won't shoot drunk being I'm afraid to smack my camera into a pole or something.
Have to also mention Walk off the Earth was Fucking Amazing!!
Bros-Yes there were tons. On that none every person I interacted with was awesome bro or not.
Weird security incident-They tried to tell me I couldn't bring in my spray sunscreen. I was willing to fight that all the way to the top if necessary but another worker came over and said let him bring it
How was security in general to all the the attendees?
I guess what I am trying to ask is....could you expect a Bonnaroo scene in which everybody is on there own or a Forecastle scene where you better be careful about smoking?
I'm gonna jump in too. I had friends who were literally smoking next to a cop and he did nothing about it. There are so many people there I really didn't see anyone get kicked out. They don't search your car when you go into camping. As far as into the festival they look through your bag and then wave you with a metal detector wand. The security guards looking through bags vary, some are lazy and some make you take out everything. I mean my friends and I got away with smoking the bowl during the daytime. As long as you are respectful of the people around you it's straight
Post by itsmegaforshort on Jan 15, 2015 20:27:54 GMT -5
Just saw the new Facebook post/article. Didn't expect to have to wait 2 more weeks.
I've been every year since I live so close and it's always been amazing even when I was skeptical. As far as this year, I'm really hoping for any of the following: chromeo, skrillex and fitz and the tantrums. If I get skrillex I will be content!! Hoping for more leaks and hints!!
How was security in general to all the the attendees?
I guess what I am trying to ask is....could you expect a Bonnaroo scene in which everybody is on there own or a Forecastle scene where you better be careful about smoking?
As others have said, security is very laid-back, not any worse than Roo. There were no arrests at all in 2013, and only a couple in 2014. You will see police walking around, but they have zero interest in bothering anyone. There's typical festival security at the entrance gates, but pretty much anything goes in the campgrounds.
Post by Farrisbueller on Jan 15, 2015 22:46:10 GMT -5
I wish they would get Umphreys but I doubt they would considering I've yet to see a jam band booked but I only went last year. Missed out on seeing Umphreys live last year at Bonnaroo but I won't make that mistake again!
As for firefly, I heard from multiple people at the fest that they were unorganized as fuck, so I wouldn't count on them being as leanient on car searches this upcoming year with coach partnering with them, their website got a complete overhaul and their fest map is out way wayyyyyy earlier than last year. Coach is kicking them into high gear. As for security, they were lax in the grounds and plenty of corn to be had around. But there were uniform cops around unlike roo, very friendly and never went in the crowds, just hung back and enjoyed the show as long as you use commen sense like at roo, you'll be fine.
Post by bertdrew12 on Jan 15, 2015 22:52:14 GMT -5
@gambit88 How accurate is this top six minus the headliners we know? The Strokes | Skrillex | Frank Ocean | Florence + The Machine | Lorde | Tame Impala
Must See 2018 List: 1. Drake 2. The Cure 3. David Byrne 4. King Krule 5. Moses Sumney 6. Dua Lipa 7. Mount Kimbie 8. Perfume Genius 9. Yaeji 10. Big Thief
Any thoughts about it besides that it is college/bro crowd? Would you go back?
My original quick phone response for reference:
At this point I would not go back for 2 reasons: lineup isnt my style and they only gave us media passes, not photo with shitty access. Ill expand more in little while when on cpu and not phone
I'll start with access. Normally for our festival coverage I have a writer with me and I get a photo pass in addition to each of us with a media pass. We aren't big enough to get photo access, and also we were allowed into the artist lounge but not vip areas (security was letting us in until mid Friday as our access can and often does change on moments notice for the entire class). Larger and national publications got the photo and or vip access.
I'm not trying to sound like an elitist snob but I rely on that access to do my job. When I have photo access I use vip 80% for shortcuts and 20% for quick rests as I don't have the luxury of going back to camp for a while to relax. Without the photo pass I would need vip to easily take shots of bands from a reasonable distance. The artist lounge did offer free drink from water, soda, beer, and top shelf liquor. We had to go through the vip area to get to the artist lounge which created a fun issue for security. I asked if I could trade artist lounge for vip and they said no.
Which brings us to the lineup. Nothing at all wrong with it but it didn't suit my tastes. I didn't know a lot of bands going in and I don't like to listen ahead of time because I want my first impression to be them live. So happens a lot weren't my style. If I had the access to properly work this wouldn't be an issue. As a result the saving grace was the free liquor which I also wouldn't do as I won't shoot drunk being I'm afraid to smack my camera into a pole or something.
Have to also mention Walk off the Earth was Fucking Amazing!!
Bros-Yes there were tons. On that none every person I interacted with was awesome bro or not.
Weird security incident-They tried to tell me I couldn't bring in my spray sunscreen. I was willing to fight that all the way to the top if necessary but another worker came over and said let him bring it
So you went to a festival with a free photo and media pass, got upset because your free passes that included free booze did not let into the VIP areas, and you knew very little about the bands playing, though you were ostensibly there to help promote the festival and the bands in question?
They tell us "Rock'n'roll is the devil's music." Well, let's say we know that rock is the devil's music, and we know that it is, for sure … At least he fuckin' jams! If it's a choice between eternal Hell and good tunes, and eternal Heaven and New Kids on the fuckin' Block … I'm gonna be surfin' on the lake of fire, rockin' out.