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I am back from my brief stint in Utopia. I officially realized I can camp out in a Kia Soul and it was mega comfortable /w a blow-up mattress in the back of the car. Totally roughin' it. Utopiafest is 1/2 Austin Local Music Megabash (Wild Child, Shakey Graves (unannounced), Holiday Mountain, Suffers, Riders Against the Storm, Ruby Jane (Cameo)) and 1/2 Weird, Eclectic Group of Rarities. (Man Man, Tune Yards, Charles Bradley, Explosions in the Sky, Of Montreal, Leftover Salmon, RJD2)
-no gates, no security, no pat downs, free range camping, BYOB, airplane panty drops, kid friendly, no lines, no oversized crowds.
-It is a mini-mini Wakarusa nestled between beautiful green hills. They even had sand at the stages to give me some slight nostalgia of HOF.
-Two friends of mine had their wedding at the festival. Wild Child, being so badass as that they are, curated their "first dance" in the middle of their set in front 2000 adoring fans.
If I could pull two locals to be at Hof it would have to be either Wild Child or Riders Against the Storm (Booty Sweat!)
Two artists from the latter set would be either Tune-Yards or Man Man for bringing the weird and energetic as %*^. More Pictures to come.
I've got two alumni I might try to trade for VIP. Sarah and Krisp got me thinking about giving it a try. The Palladia 2015 Hangout show made VIP look worth the extra cash.
Utopia sounds like fun.
Once you go VIP, you never go back! Dat VIP grove. Dem VIP pools. Miss it already.
I've got two alumni I might try to trade for VIP. Sarah and Krisp got me thinking about giving it a try. The Palladia 2015 Hangout show made VIP look worth the extra cash.
Utopia sounds like fun.
Once you go VIP, you never go back! Dat VIP grove. Dem VIP pools. Miss it already.
This is true of Waka....Im afraid to go VIP for HoF. that's like...3 grand in a matter of a month.
Anyways, it may be worth it to buy a GA for reg and then search for a VIP for 400+ or whatever was mentioned. Then sell the GA for 50 bucks.
I am back from my brief stint in Utopia. I officially realized I can camp out in a Kia Soul and it was mega comfortable /w a blow-up mattress in the back of the car. Totally roughin' it. Utopiafest is 1/2 Austin Local Music Megabash (Wild Child, Shakey Graves (unannounced), Holiday Mountain, Suffers, Riders Against the Storm, Ruby Jane (Cameo)) and 1/2 Weird, Eclectic Group of Rarities. (Man Man, Tune Yards, Charles Bradley, Explosions in the Sky, Of Montreal, Leftover Salmon, RJD2)
-no gates, no security, no pat downs, free range camping, BYOB, airplane panty drops, kid friendly, no lines, no oversized crowds.
-It is a mini-mini Wakarusa nestled between beautiful green hills. They even had sand at the stages to give me some slight nostalgia of HOF.
-Two friends of mine had their wedding at the festival. Wild Child, being so badass as that they are, curated their "first dance" in the middle of their set in front 2000 adoring fans.
If I could pull two locals to be at Hof it would have to be either Wild Child or Riders Against the Storm (Booty Sweat!)
Two artists from the latter set would be either Tune-Yards or Man Man for bringing the weird and energetic as %*^. More Pictures to come.
I kinda like the idea of VIP and camping out at the main stage for three days. Can someone rate the benefits, i.e. food was ??? drinks were ??? pool was ??? getting an open chair or place to chill was ??? I know the Sherbet was excellent when they had it...wink. Was the access to food and drinks pretty easy or did you have to stand in long lines? Did you have to pay extra for the air conditioned restrooms? From the Palladia 2015 Hangout show...I was surprised that the ratio of VIP to GA was like 1 - 10 from just eyeballing the crowds. Is that close?
I kinda like the idea of VIP and camping out at the main stage for three days. Can someone rate the benefits, i.e. food was ??? drinks were ??? pool was ??? getting an open chair or place to chill was ??? I know the Sherbet was excellent when they had it...wink. Was the access to food and drinks pretty easy or did you have to stand in long lines? Did you have to pay extra for the air conditioned restrooms? From the Palladia 2015 Hangout show...I was surprised that the ratio of VIP to GA was like 1 - 10 from just eyeballing the crowds. Is that close?
Food is served every day from 1:00 - 5:00? in the VIP grove (right across from Palladia stage, right behind BMI stage). They have a localish restaurant cater it every year. It's usually BBQ, sandwiches, etc. They always do a shrimp boil on Sunday. If you miss the real food, there is also a snack tent inside the grove. The grove has a good deal of seating for eating and lounging. They have mist machines everywhere. It's nice to stop in and relax/cool off with a beverage after you've been to a set outside of VIP.
Drinks were plentiful. Free beer and water at Chevy and Hangout stages. The Grove has a larger bar with champagne (Mimosas in the morning! Remember how I lost y'all before Steelism started? Yeah, had to get me a mimosa. ), wine, beer, and some mixed drinks. They had specialty drinks this year named after the headliners. Everything is free, but there are tip jars. No carrying out food or drinks.
The pools at main stage are cold, but they feel good during that 1:00 Frank Turner spot. They're a bit elevated, so you can see the stage while swimming. Getting an open chair is easy if you get there before the sets start. If you don't make it, jump in the pool or pop a squat on the fake grass surrounding the pool.
Lines were not existent for VIP areas until headliner time. Main stage VIP area gets crowded fast and the beer/bathroom lines suck, in comparison to the rest of the day. That said, since you're an Island Winds person like me, you can totally bail half way through the headliner and listen to the rest from the condo. I know we've done this without missing any songs.
Air conditioned potties are included. The ones at main stage are actually part of the public beach. The ones at Chevy and in the Grove are trailer potties. Cold A/C and running water. We even had bathroom attendants to keep the bathrooms clean. Fancy!
1/10 sounds about right if you count all of the VIPs, Super VIPs, and media freeloaders ( Matt & Zen ).
I really wish I could watch the Palladia Hangout show. I want to see what they showed.
I know Fun Fun Fun Fest shoots tacos out of a cannon and have seen that, but you're telling us Utopia fest drops panties from an airplane? Are they used panties?
WKRP in Cininnati dropped live turkeys from a helicopter one year...LOL! I'm with the lady wanting free t-shirts. Thanks Sarah....going to send HOMF an email to see if they will exchange my two alumni for an alumni VIP or best they will do. The cabanas at main stage for VIP? VIP includes pre-party?
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WKRP in Cininnati dropped live turkeys from a helicopter one year...LOL! I'm with the lady wanting free t-shirts. Thanks Sarah....going to send HOMF an email to see if they will exchange my two alumni for an alumni VIP or best they will do. The cabanas at main stage for VIP? VIP includes pre-party?
yes vip includes pre party but no the cabanas are for super vip. vip is the pool area closer to the stage.
WKRP in Cininnati dropped live turkeys from a helicopter one year...LOL! I'm with the lady wanting free t-shirts. Thanks Sarah....going to send HOMF an email to see if they will exchange my two alumni for an alumni VIP or best they will do. The cabanas at main stage for VIP? VIP includes pre-party?
Cabanas are for SuperVIPs only. And VIP includes preparty.
I sent info@hangoutmusicfest.com the question...trade two GAs for 1-VIP at earlybird or Alumni price? Curious to see what they say...hey...they are making more money and we are what, 8 months out. Appreciate the VIP information. I would enjoy hanging with you all this year. Fighting the GA crowd for a decent place to watch and listen is starting to wear on me. All about the sherbet.
Got wild on iTunes last night and purchased some GNR, Metallica and an amazing Boz Scaggs release from 2004 in San Francisco..Live. Truly the best album I have listened to in a while. If you like Boz Scaggs...check it out. ThowBack Thursday...TBT...cheers
I sent info@hangoutmusicfest.com the question...trade two GAs for 1-VIP at earlybird or Alumni price? Curious to see what they say...hey...they are making more money and we are what, 8 months out. Appreciate the VIP information. I would enjoy hanging with you all this year. Fighting the GA crowd for a decent place to watch and listen is starting to wear on me. All about the sherbet.
Got wild on iTunes last night and purchased some GNR, Metallica and an amazing Boz Scaggs release from 2004 in San Francisco..Live. Truly the best album I have listened to in a while. If you like Boz Scaggs...check it out. ThowBack Thursday...TBT...cheers
You just can't put a price on watching a set in its entirety without havingn to worry about leaving early to get to the next stage to get a good spot.
Sounds like VIP will work out well for me next year. Wish I had bought alumni VIP. They sold out of VIP in 2014. Anyone know the price for VIP alumni vs early bird vs full price at show?
Sounds like VIP will work out well for me next year. Wish I had bought alumni VIP. They sold out of VIP in 2014. Anyone know the price for VIP alumni vs early bird vs full price at show?
They were $749 loyalty vs $1,099 full price for 2015. The loyalty price this year was $849. That leads me to suspect full price will go for at least $1,199, if not more.
Cmack put them on his mock last month that but I'd give a pretty high probability to the Lumineers being at Hangout. New album should be out and they will hit the fests. Where would they be on the Hangout bill? In yhat 6/7 Avetts type slot?
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
Cmack put them on his mock last month that but I'd give a pretty high probability to the Lumineers being at Hangout. New album should be out and they will hit the fests. Where would they be on the Hangout bill? In yhat 6/7 Avetts type slot?
Oh shit better start workin on your "heys" and "ha" now!
Did homf get back to you? Our group took the plunge for VIP this year too. Really interested to see how it works out.
Go Bills!!
Not yet. I guess it is kinda off-season for them and may not have a full staff around to work and answer questions. Will give you the full report when I get one.
5 April | Dublin, Ireland | 3Arena Dublin 8 April | Manchester, England | Manchester Arena 11 April | London, England | The O2 12 April | London, England | The O2 17 April | Glasgow, Scotland | SSE Hydro 2 May | Lisbon, Portugal | MEO Arena 5 May | Madrid, Spain | Barclaycard Center 14 May | Milan, Italy | Mediolarum Forum 15 May | Milan, Italy | Mediolarum Forum 4 June | Prague, Czech Republic | O2 Arena
There is a 3 week break starting the week of Hangout Fest. I do find it unlikely that a band would be overseas all spring, come to the US for a few weeks, and then be back overseas right after. Some of the vets can chime in on what they think, are the rock/metal fests overseas around Hangout or usually in June? I'm thinking that 3 week gap could also be for those fests that have yet to announce anything. Either way it's definitely interesting.
5 April | Dublin, Ireland | 3Arena Dublin 8 April | Manchester, England | Manchester Arena 11 April | London, England | The O2 12 April | London, England | The O2 17 April | Glasgow, Scotland | SSE Hydro 2 May | Lisbon, Portugal | MEO Arena 5 May | Madrid, Spain | Barclaycard Center 14 May | Milan, Italy | Mediolarum Forum 15 May | Milan, Italy | Mediolarum Forum 4 June | Prague, Czech Republic | O2 Arena
There is a 3 week break starting the week of Hangout Fest. I do find it unlikely that a band would be overseas all spring, come to the US for a few weeks, and then be back overseas right after. Some of the vets can chime in on what they think, are the rock/metal fests overseas around Hangout or usually in June? I'm thinking that 3 week gap could also be for those fests that have yet to announce anything. Either way it's definitely interesting.
ESTRELLA LEVANTE SOS in Spain is May 6th and 7th and they are in Spain the day before so it looks like they are a lock for that festival. Download is in June ut they played that last year. Not really sure of what other Euro fests are out there but I am sure there are a ton of others I am missing but in addition to download I think they played a few others around Hangout time in Europe too. I would say it's unlikely that they would some stateside for that break but it is odd that it's right around Hangout.
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
Yeah the one thing that keeps them in play though is the fact that Foos and Black Keys both did the same thing where Hangout was their first and only US appearance before hitting the fests overseas. Now those 2 bands weren't over there in April either but Muse is from overseas so it's def different.
Muse is billed #1 at Lollapalooza Berlin so I'm guessing they'd probably be a #2 here as they get the bump overseas and that whole lineup billing is crazy. Some of the international billing is so weird to look at. MMJ is #25 on that bill just behind Run the Jewels.
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