When I logged Into my Facebook yesterday morning, I saw an explosion of posts from my friends regarding Bonnaroo's lineup and how it was too good to pass up!! Yes, as a "Valentine's Day Present," Bonnaroo has officially announced their lineup for their 2012 festival. Considering last year was the 10th anniversary, I thought nothing could top that lineup. However, they definitely succeeded with recent Grammy winners Bon Iver and Skrillex as well as Radiohead, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beach Boys, Feist, Major Lazer and Flogging Molly. I had never made the trek from New York to Tennessee because of prior commitments, but i think this year is the year for me!
Like the Electric Forest Festival, Bonnaroo is very aware that "...the arts not for the privileged few, but for the many." They offer a work exchange program where you could earn your tickets FOR FREE! I think it's so amazing these companies want everyone to have the opportunity experience their festival, regardless if it's in your price range or not. If I go I'll have to do that, because gas from New York to Tennessee is definitely not in my price range right now! ha ha.
My favorite Bonnaroo headliner of last year, Robert Plant! One of my favorite songs of his, besides from Led Zeppelins' of course :)
OH MY GOD!! I would do just about ANYTHING to attend The Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, Michigan. This festival runs June 28th - July 1st and their 2012 initial headliners have just been announced. I am most excited for Bassnectar, Major Lazer, Zed's Dead, Girl Talk, 12th Planet, Borgore and The M Machine. Spending a summer weekend camping and listening to amazing music is definitely my cup of tea.
Although tickets are a little pricey, they offer a Work Exchange Team where you can work 12 hours a day throughout the weekend and go to the festival FOR FREE! They offer work in departments such as art, information, hospitality and VIP. And get this: you still can attend the entire festival without missing anything. This reminds me a bit of Bonnaroo's exchange program. You also have the option of joining their street team and competing for a ticket by promoting online.
For me, the idea of ridiculously colored lights + wilderness + electronic music is worth any price! Check out my favorite photos below (from their website) from their past years:
My favorite song by The M Machine - Promise Me A Rose Garden. On one of my favorite record labels, OWSLA!
