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a lot of competition that has disposable income, which makes it nearly
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impossible to compete with. So if
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you want to keep partying at the
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smaller festivals maybe donate lots
We’ve all asked the same question,
of money to them Seriously though,
What would John Jamison do?
all you can do is keep showing up
Cider’s advice column lets
I really wish I could answer
to the festivals, paying for your
you into the mind of the
your question with more intimate
most interesting man
ticket and help spread the word to
in OUR world.
knowledge of throwing a festival.
all of your friends about it.
Alas, I have never thrown one but I Grassroots promoting, meaning
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certainly have sat around and
YOU, can make a huge difference.
Recently I heard that some of what
drank beer while watching others
This also includes local shows and remin
have come to be my favorite festibust their ass throwing their own
performances as well. Do what you DRIN
vals will not be coming back next
festival. Thanks Barnabys
can to help your local music scene
year. Low ticket sales, problems
Unfortunately what I think it comes grow and you’ll be able to keep parwith booking, legal issues, etc etc
down to is money. I know for a fact tying!
seems to be making it more of a
John Jamison
that my friends, who have thrown
hassle to put these shows on. I
many festivals, for many years in a
am a big festie myself.. and would
row, have worked their asses off
hate to lose those local festivals to
%110. Sometimes this is just not
the big national parties. I like the
enough. There is promo, publicity,
intimacy of partying with bands
and permits, paying the bands, adand people i know. How do these
ministrative costs etc… the list
festival organizers find a way to
goes on and on and on. Without a
survive so we can still keep partylot of money it is hard to get it all
ing?? - signed.. Concerned Festie
done. A lot of smaller festivals tank
because there is just no way to do
Need to find out what John Jamison would do?
it without a shit load of money.
email [email protected] subj: WWJJD
Sometimes there is
and ask your question.. now.
Dear Concerned Festie,
Dear WWJJD