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| - As far as commercial radio, multi-night, arena music festivals go, this is it. Of course, this is the only one, but there is no need to bring up semantics.
We have gone both years, and have enjoyed the hell of it both years, even though we are more used to attending 'real' music festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo, and the now defunct Vegoose. Sure the event-goers are much different than one would expect at a music festival. Sure the MGM Grand Arena staff, most of whom should have retired a decade ago, are sour pusses and try to contain the fun. Sure passes are GROSSLY over*priced.
Sets are too short, but I am sure JUST right (or even too long) for most; it seriously appears like most of the ticketbuyers (or contest winners) that attend this thing go to only one live music event a year (or two, if they can score Justin Beiber tickets). Food sucks because, well, it is in an arena, one with not-so-good food. Bring food in your pocket, like a Clifbar or cookies; if you are seen eating cookies or granola, a drunken middle-aged Midwestern lady is going to ask if it is pot (not because she is dropping the dime on you but because she wants some on her one night of debauchery in three years).
It could be worse. It could also be better. Changes implemented this year from the inaugural show (2011) were pretty cool though. Neat idea re: wristband bracelets. - E
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