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Bonnaroo 2021 Lineup Announces

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Melody Bot, Apr 1, 2021.

  1. Melody Bot Apr 1, 2021
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  2. stars143 Apr 1, 2021
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    Music festivals shouldn't need down payments.
     
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  3. somethingwitty Apr 1, 2021
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    I'm confused by this comment. Festival layaway has made festivals much more in reach for many attendees. It's $34 for a down payment on a Bonnaroo ticket, and then 4 additional $96 payments over 4 months. Most festivals do something very similar now and not requiring someone to drop $400 at time of purchase is a good thing for students and those working part time jobs.

    Are you just saying that festivals are too expensive?
     
  4. stars143 Apr 1, 2021
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    It's a good thing to offer layaway plans... it's just the marketing that bothers me. "Tickets starting at just $35 down" definitely sells tickets quicker than "General Admission is $349". Not a huge deal, just a pet peeve!

    Festivals are also way too expensive, but consistently sell out... so I guess I'm just out of touch. Looking back, Bonnaroo was ~$249 in 2009 and $150 in 2003, so I guess it hasn't gotten way more expensive with inflation included.
     
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