I heard through the grapevine that there was rumbling on the side-line forum and thought I'd check it out.
truthmark, for the most I agree - however, mostly because I believe it's a combination of other factors that paints a slightly different side to the entire festival. I mean, are they doing it to truly jumpstart the scene here, or rather simply to further assure the VF brand?
For having so many domestic bands, the ticket prices were ridiculous. They're putting together a 'modest' event but charging top dollar for it - increased penalty fee ticketing as the event nears? Initially not offering individual-day passes subsequently making people pay for the entire event upfront? I thought the festival was about the people but they seem to have all the financial logistics down pat, and of course, to their convenience, lack the polish of a semi-credible event.
And you're absolutely right about Dracula's Ball. I feel the promoters take risk from time to time, and I appreciate that.
I also don't agree with the "DJ" playing such a passive role. This is the domino effect that's carrying over into other aspects of the scene. If people are willing to conform to the DJ catering exclusively to the venue then this scene is long dead. (Worse YET, I suspect these 'DJs' are merely stroking their own egos, but that's a conversation for another time).
I truly I hope I'm wrong, and that this "event" is being put together for all the right reasons and decent people aren't being taken advantage of.
