V Fest

[TheDirector217]

Originally posted by Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR:
  Yeah, what was the deal with the VIP thing? What did it give you access to, and how much more did it cost?

It basically roped me off from the stage like 75 yards away, & gave me the privilege of access to fuckin' Patron & crab cakes.  I did meet Sir Richard Branson's son twice, & probably passed by Seth a couple of times and didn't know it. (I have NO idea what Seth looks like.)  VIP tix were $250 a pop, and you couldn't get singles.  So really $500.  $540 with the bullshit service charges.  I was promised a roped off area IN FRONT of the stage, and what I got is fucked and placed 75 - 100 yards from the stage in the so-called VIP area.  Which they were letting every Tom, Dick, & Harriet into any fuckin' way.  The people who paid $100+ had a WAY better view than I did.  
 
 Needless to say, I'm still hot as fuck over that whole ordeal.  I don't mind spending good money but I hate being lied to.  I don't know if it was I.M.P. or Virgin that dropped the ball on the whole VIP thing, but it put a SEVERE black eye on what could have been an otherwise perfect day.  I'm still aggy about that shit . . . .   :mad:  
 
 Can anybody PM me Seth's e-mail?? Please?!

[TheDirector217]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  It allowed you to share a $7 Yuengling with J Freedom du Lac.
 
 
   

Originally posted by Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR:
  Yeah, what was the deal with the VIP thing? What did it give you access to, and how much more did it cost?

[/b]

I missed a chance to meet J. Freedom??? Damn . . .    

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by TheDirector217:
  The people who paid $100+ had a WAY better view than I did.

hum, i would argue that... the people who fought their way to the front and endured a complete lack of personal space (and crab cakes) might have had a better view.  wasn't the VIP thing raised off the ground?  i dove in and got a decent view for a few acts, but it was hard work, you couldn't leave, and there was much shoving and crowd surfing to endure.  you were shoved into the person in front of you who was inevitably taller, blocking your view.  consequently, most of the festie was spent watching the stage from a far distance because getting close was too much of a hassle.  i totally understand you questioning whether the VIP thing was worth the 2.5 times mark-up, but please don't think that the pit was a club med         i assure you that your 75-100 yards was closer than i was able to get to the main stage all day.
 
 seth will probably be reading this, so let's be constructive: what would you expect for that VIP price?  a front-row lawn-chair ain't gonna happen, so...

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

Seth is the prettyboy on the left.
 
  <img src="http://www.ontaponline.com/photos/112005/hurwitz.gif" alt=" - " />
 
 

Originally posted by TheDirector217:
   I did meet Sir Richard Branson's son twice, & probably passed by Seth a couple of times and didn't know it. (I have NO idea what Seth looks like.)  

[ggw]

Originally posted by TheDirector217:
  (I have NO idea what Seth looks like.)

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1509307/

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Ideally, in my mind, VIP would have access to seperate bars (perhaps full bars not beer gardens), seperate bathrooms, and perhaps access to some of the restaurants within Pimlico's facilities.
 
 I don't really know what there is to offer aside from that.

[PigIron]

Any chance the beers might be cheaper this year?  Besides the parking debacle, that was the only gripe I had.  Also, I thought it seemed pretty crowded (especially when you went to the larger stage) considering that it was only half full.  I can't imagine what a pain in the ass a sold out 2007 show might be like.

[ggw]

Originally posted by Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR:
  I don't really know what there is to offer aside from that.

Hookers and blow.

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
   

Originally posted by Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR:
  I don't really know what there is to offer aside from that.

Hookers and blow. [/b]

Well, IT IS Baltimore.

[Driveway]

http://www.virginfestival.com/2007/index.html
 
 Smashing Pumpkins.
 I am going.

[sonickteam2]

vip areas should (and do) normally include
 
 1. seperate bathrooms
 2. seperate bars / food
 3. a vantage point to watch the bands from, not always close, but usually raised up (or on a hill, in Coachella's case) so even the shortest of folks can see, maybe even while sitting.
 
  VIP is maybe the wrong term, but it does let you enjoy the concert, without feeling like you're right in the middle of it.
 
 maybe VOP = Very Old People

[SPARX]

Did anyone experience a hassle free motel stay for V fest last year? Preferably one within walking distance of the show or close enough for a short cab or public transit drive. I'm looking for lodging suggestions. Anybody?

[Dr. Anton Phibes]

I had a blast last year and will probably attend this year if the rest of the lineup fills out nicely. Not exactly crazy over the headliners at this time. The parking situation was a COMPLETE joke, I will have to say. Paid for a "special" pass and STILL had to park a mile away. Better get that situation under control.

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by SPARX:
  Did anyone experience a hassle free motel stay for V fest last year? Preferably one within walking distance of the show or close enough for a short cab or public transit drive. I'm looking for lodging suggestions. Anybody?

use the force (not that i can recommend and of these... also, use yellowpage.com and do a "search by location" for "hotel")

[kosmo vinyl]

i dunno if the vip tickets were cheaper they might be worth if worth for a "better" vantage point, because by the time The Who hit the stage getting any sort of view if you were working your way back and forth was impossible. The heat from the bodies near the main stage made it hard to enjoy the show...