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Post by ordealbyfire on Jun 2, 2019 22:58:59 GMT -5
I ask because I swear to God at least a quarter of people in for headliners don’t have the wristband for it. I guess I’ll just sneak in next year, too.
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Post by bboy2112 on Jun 2, 2019 23:10:15 GMT -5
bragging rights. that is all.
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Post by ordealbyfire on Jun 3, 2019 0:08:46 GMT -5
I feel pretty stupid to have paid for it when the worker people don’t even enforce who comes in or out.
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Post by whitneyhouston on Jun 3, 2019 7:25:52 GMT -5
It's interesting you bring this up as I never tried to just walk into VIP. I do remember at Promowest Fest in 2016 bands begged people to fill in VIP so there were rushes of people jumping the fence though lol
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Post by showgirlsteve on Jun 3, 2019 7:32:11 GMT -5
People were just wandering in all weekend at main stage. They were checking more diligently at the Sawyer Point stage - which seems totally backwards to me. Most of the perks are at main stage.
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Post by whitneyhouston on Jun 3, 2019 7:36:44 GMT -5
People were just wandering in all weekend at main stage. They were checking more diligently at the Sawyer Point stage - which seems totally backwards to me. Most of the perks are at main stage. That's a bummer if you were someone who paid for it. 2 people in our group got free one day vip passes from a radio station but we didn't check it out since it was only 2 out of our group of 12. |
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Post by funkymoses17 on Jun 3, 2019 8:19:10 GMT -5
When I saw just how much of the front area or part of one of the side areas VIP was taking up and then them not being full it made me wonder why they don't make VIP smaller, sell less tickets (especially if they aren't selling well) so you can back the stages with more GA people. It's certainly not a great look for festival or artist if there are big portions unfilled. And then to fill them with non VIP people, haha that's not going to get anyone to repurchase VIP tickets in the future.
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Post by ordealbyfire on Jun 3, 2019 8:31:37 GMT -5
Yeah I’m on the fence. Pretty sure I’ll almost definitely be coming back, but VIP’s not a sure thing unless I manage a hook up or discount or something. :[
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Post by whitneyhouston on Jun 3, 2019 8:35:01 GMT -5
When I saw just how much of the front area or part of one of the side areas VIP was taking up and then them not being full it made me wonder why they don't make VIP smaller, sell less tickets (especially if they aren't selling well) so you can back the stages with more GA people. It's certainly not a great look for festival or artist if there are big portions unfilled. And then to fill them with non VIP people, haha that's not going to get anyone to repurchase VIP tickets in the future. That's what I expected to happen. At Promowest Fest in 2016 they moved the VIP gates up about 20 feet after the first day so it's definitely not out of the question |
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Post by ordealbyfire on Jun 3, 2019 9:09:06 GMT -5
If I were to get early bird VIP for next year just to find out they shrunk VIP, I’d be sort of pissed tbh. If they do that, they need to be upfront about it right away. It’s 100% the biggest perk of VIP. Pretty much the only one for me.
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Post by whitneyhouston on Jun 3, 2019 9:13:28 GMT -5
If I were to get early bird VIP for next year just to find out they shrunk VIP, I’d be sort of pissed tbh. If they do that, they need to be upfront about it right away. It’s 100% the biggest perk of VIP. Pretty much the only one for me. Did you take part in all of the free food? I've heard people really enjoyed this is years past |
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Post by here on Jun 3, 2019 9:27:36 GMT -5
Good food, cheaper drinks, quick way up to the front? Can't complain.
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Post by ordealbyfire on Jun 3, 2019 9:31:33 GMT -5
If I were to get early bird VIP for next year just to find out they shrunk VIP, I’d be sort of pissed tbh. If they do that, they need to be upfront about it right away. It’s 100% the biggest perk of VIP. Pretty much the only one for me. Did you take part in all of the free food? I've heard people really enjoyed this is years past Unfortunately virtually nothing I can eat. I expected as much. I was told there would be options, and there technically were, but nothing to make a meal out of. |
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Post by bookah on Jun 3, 2019 9:38:16 GMT -5
I got pretty close to the front for all of the bands I wanted to see up close without vip. Front row for a few. I don’t see the reason for vip at all. The GA crowd always seems to be more energetic too. ALSO my friend and I came up with an ingenious solution to fix VIP and curate specific crowds that’s almost garunteed to make a splash in the music festival industry in the future. My secret though hehe
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Post by cincinnatisound on Jun 3, 2019 9:39:30 GMT -5
It's interesting you bring this up as I never tried to just walk into VIP. I do remember at Promowest Fest in 2016 bands begged people to fill in VIP so there were rushes of people jumping the fence though lol Oh god that was awesome. Colin Meloy of the Decemberists was getting pissed about it. They closed the stage and he was like "just let them in, there's no one else on after us." So people just streamed in and then 10 minutes later cops coming running in to kick everyone out. Colin got super pissed and then destroyed the stage in hilarious fashion. |
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Post by cincinnatisound on Jun 3, 2019 9:40:33 GMT -5
ALSO my friend and I came up with an ingenious solution to fix VIP and curate specific crowds that’s almost garunteed to make a splash in the music festival industry in the future. My secret though hehe What? Elaborate |
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Post by bboy2112 on Jun 3, 2019 10:14:58 GMT -5
When I saw just how much of the front area or part of one of the side areas VIP was taking up and then them not being full it made me wonder why they don't make VIP smaller, sell less tickets (especially if they aren't selling well) so you can back the stages with more GA people. It's certainly not a great look for festival or artist if there are big portions unfilled. And then to fill them with non VIP people, haha that's not going to get anyone to repurchase VIP tickets in the future. absolutely. the point of vip should be that it's a small group of people. cut it way down and limit it to like 150-200 people. |
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Post by showgirlsteve on Jun 3, 2019 12:42:23 GMT -5
Did you take part in all of the free food? I've heard people really enjoyed this is years past Unfortunately virtually nothing I can eat. I expected as much. I was told there would be options, and there technically were, but nothing to make a meal out of. This! The one day they had veggie options, they ran out by the time I got to the front of the line. And I got in line when they started serving. EDIT: I really enjoyed the cheaper drinks, and snacking on the lunch options (hummus, fruit) I could eat. I expected to not be able to eat dinner, got really excited for veggie burgers, then wasted time in line only to not be able to have one. |
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Post by cincinnatisound on Jun 3, 2019 13:30:28 GMT -5
Unfortunately virtually nothing I can eat. I expected as much. I was told there would be options, and there technically were, but nothing to make a meal out of. This! The one day they had veggie options, they ran out by the time I got to the front of the line. And I got in line when they started serving. EDIT: I really enjoyed the cheaper drinks, and snacking on the lunch options (hummus, fruit) I could eat. I expected to not be able to eat dinner, got really excited for veggie burgers, then wasted time in line only to not be able to have one. Did they stop doing the concierge service? You used to be able to send someone out for anything that was being sold at the festival and they would get it for you. |
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Post by whitneyhouston on Jun 3, 2019 13:41:55 GMT -5
This! The one day they had veggie options, they ran out by the time I got to the front of the line. And I got in line when they started serving. EDIT: I really enjoyed the cheaper drinks, and snacking on the lunch options (hummus, fruit) I could eat. I expected to not be able to eat dinner, got really excited for veggie burgers, then wasted time in line only to not be able to have one. Did they stop doing the concierge service? You used to be able to send someone out for anything that was being sold at the festival and they would get it for you. Definitely want to know this! I know in years past this was kept very *hush hush* but that's well worth the price if you ask me. The island noodles lines can get pretty wicked sometimes |
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Post by cincinnatisound on Jun 3, 2019 14:39:33 GMT -5
Did they stop doing the concierge service? You used to be able to send someone out for anything that was being sold at the festival and they would get it for you. Definitely want to know this! I know in years past this was kept very *hush hush* but that's well worth the price if you ask me. The island noodles lines can get pretty wicked sometimes The two years I went they made a big deal about it because the runners were working for tips for charity or fund raising. The first year was a mess because the runners had to wait in line like everyone else; the second year they were allowed to skip lines. THAT was worth it for an extra two bucks. |
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Post by ordealbyfire on Jun 3, 2019 14:40:38 GMT -5
Did they stop doing the concierge service? You used to be able to send someone out for anything that was being sold at the festival and they would get it for you. Definitely want to know this! I know in years past this was kept very *hush hush* but that's well worth the price if you ask me. The island noodles lines can get pretty wicked sometimes Dude what the fuck if that’s a real thing and I missed out on that that’s a bummer — on one hand. On the other I do sort of like walking to get the food? More of that festival experience walking around. |
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Post by here on Jun 3, 2019 15:41:56 GMT -5
There's a lot of things that seemed poorly noted, even past the possibility of consierge. There were some signings I never saw any info for.
As for people getting into VIP, the security detail for keeping people out waw tiny this year given they were understaffed by fifty people. The reason given is due to the Reds and Riverbend sharing staff and taking away from their pool.
Of course, it didn't help that the guy serving our section spent most of his downtime working one girl who seemed mildly interested. Can't hate him, especially as I wingmanned him at one point.
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Post by cincinnatisound on Jun 3, 2019 15:48:45 GMT -5
The reason given is due to the Reds and Riverbend sharing staff and taking away from their pool. I don't buy that for a second, the Reds have had a home series during every single Bunbury festival in history and Riverbend has had concerts every weekend as well. Just a made up excuse. |
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Post by ordealbyfire on Jun 3, 2019 20:18:38 GMT -5
There's a lot of things that seemed poorly noted, even past the possibility of consierge. There were some signings I never saw any info for. As for people getting into VIP, the security detail for keeping people out waw tiny this year given they were understaffed by fifty people. The reason given is due to the Reds and Riverbend sharing staff and taking away from their pool. Of course, it didn't help that the guy serving our section spent most of his downtime working one girl who seemed mildly interested. Can't hate him, especially as I wingmanned him at one point. Referring to the chubbier staff guy talking to the one girl in VIP who was by herself? |
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Post by bboy2112 on Jun 3, 2019 20:39:55 GMT -5
There's a lot of things that seemed poorly noted, even past the possibility of consierge. There were some signings I never saw any info for. As for people getting into VIP, the security detail for keeping people out waw tiny this year given they were understaffed by fifty people. The reason given is due to the Reds and Riverbend sharing staff and taking away from their pool. Of course, it didn't help that the guy serving our section spent most of his downtime working one girl who seemed mildly interested. Can't hate him, especially as I wingmanned him at one point. Referring to the chubbier staff guy talking to the one girl in VIP who was by herself? are you referring to the guy with the orange shirt and the don't tread on me hat? |
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Post by here on Jun 3, 2019 22:28:11 GMT -5
Referring to the chubbier staff guy talking to the one girl in VIP who was by herself? Yep. Blue shirt, red and blonde goatee. |
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Post by eeeeetrain on Jun 4, 2019 7:40:57 GMT -5
VIP used to actually be amazing. Year 2 of the fest (first year they offered VIP and the year before Promowest bought/started ruining the festival) there was a very small crowd, a nice roomy tent with lots of places to sit, virtually no lines at the bar, and 5 short acoustic sets each day. We got to see Walk the Moon and Twenty One Pilots with a group of maybe 100 people. It was amazing and really felt luxurious. Now it just seems like a cash grab and gets worse every year.
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Post by ordealbyfire on Jun 4, 2019 9:20:33 GMT -5
VIP is always a cash grab everywhere. VIP at Bunbury is still far and away the best VIP value in the country. Most fests would charge $1,000+ for a weekend to get access to front stage in VIP. That alone makes VIP incredible to me. Add in $4 booze, some “freebies”, and AC’d bathrooms, and I’m in.
I just wish GA couldn’t get in so easily is all.
I mean, for $420ish, I saw 19 acts. That’s $22.10 per band. As close as I was, that’s nothing. Seeing a headliner up close at a concert can cost several hundred dollars depending on who it is, and it doesn’t have a festival atmosphere.
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Post by rascalmj on Jun 4, 2019 10:22:49 GMT -5
VIP used to actually be amazing. Year 2 of the fest (first year they offered VIP and the year before Promowest bought/started ruining the festival) there was a very small crowd, a nice roomy tent with lots of places to sit, virtually no lines at the bar, and 5 short acoustic sets each day. We got to see Walk the Moon and Twenty One Pilots with a group of maybe 100 people. It was amazing and really felt luxurious. Now it just seems like a cash grab and gets worse every year. This. Still I decent deal... But I can't bring myself to do it after 2yrs of this. |
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