TimmyB Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 [blurb]It looks like bonnaroo 2007 will sell out quicker than in the previous five years (2005 was the only year that bonnaroo did not sell out).Timwww.billboard.com[/blurb]The Police Adding Zest To Early Bonnaroo SalesFebruary 27, 2007, 11:30 AM ETRay Waddell, NashvilleBonnaroo tickets are selling very strong out of the gate, up about 20% over last year's pace, according to Jonathan Mayers, president of Superfly Presents, co-producers of Bonnaroo with A.C. Entertainment. Tickets went on sale last Friday after a limited pre-sale with no acts announced went up late last year. The festival is set for June 14-17 on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn.The 2007 Bonnnaroo lineup, with headliners the Police, Tool, and Widespread Panic among the 100 or so artists, has been well received, Mayers says. "We think the lineup is definitely as strong as it has ever been," Mayers tells Billboard.com. "Each year is different, depending upon one's particular tastes, but I think this year holds up well compared to previous years. We've gotten nothing but great feedback."The Police, on a reunion tour produced by TNA International, have sold out 16 of 16 shows on sale for a total of 415,000 tickets so far, and seem to have added some real juice to the Bonnaroo bill. "The Police are definitely a special artist to have on the Bonnaroo lineup, no doubt about it," says Mayers. "It's going to be one of their more unique plays on this tour, and I think for a lot of the fans it's going to be one of the most economical ways to go see them, considering the [bonnaroo] ticket price and all the other bands on the bill."For the Police, Bonnaroo was a nice fit as the only festival on the route. "[bonnaroo] fell at the right time as we were sketching together what we were going to do," says TNA president Arthur Fogel. "My initial thought was this could be exciting, and everybody was of the same mind. It's an established, cool festival, and it just makes sense."Bonnaroo tickets are tiered at $125 (for the advance tickets with no acts announced), $184.50, $199.50 and $214.50. All tickets for the first three levels are sold out.The price of Bonnaroo tickets did increase this year, but Mayers says, "We continue to invest in and improve upon the event, so we have to take that into account when looking at the ticket price. But we are very conscious of trying to be a 'deal' in the scope of ticket prices, and we will continue to be price-sensitive." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 I have my ticket. The RV is reserved. Got my pssport. Now we wait........Little word to the wise. Don't by drugs at the Walmart in Mumfreesburo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 I have my ticket. The RV is reserved. Got my pssport. Now we wait........Little word to the wise. Don't by drugs at the Walmart in Mumfreesburo.FYI, Canadians do not yet need to have a passport to cross into the United States of America, unless you are crossing via air travel.I believe the passport requirement for Canadians via driving across borders is January 1, 2008.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 That is good to know. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenenbaum Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 contact the Passport agency before you take a skank's advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattm Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 january 1, 2008, I asked the american border guy last time I went through (I think it was on the way to NY for new years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have my ticket. The RV is reserved. Got my pssport. Now we wait........Little word to the wise. Don't by drugs at the Walmart in Mumfreesburo.FYI' date=' Canadians do not yet need to have a passport to cross into the United States of America, unless you are crossing via air travel.I believe the passport requirement for Canadians via driving across borders is January 1, 2008.Tim[/quote']It may not be a requirement, but it sure makes things a hell of a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wassink Wild Card! Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 contact the Passport agency before you take a skank's advice!Clearly, you don't know TimmyB by making this comment! He's got the shit down about shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have my ticket. The RV is reserved. Got my pssport. Now we wait........Little word to the wise. Don't by drugs at the Walmart in Mumfreesburo.FYI' date=' Canadians do not yet need to have a passport to cross into the United States of America, unless you are crossing via air travel.I believe the passport requirement for Canadians via driving across borders is January 1, 2008.Tim[/quote']It may not be a requirement, but it sure makes things a hell of a lot easier.They definitely make things easier. And while you don't need a passport to cross on the ground (yet), you do need more than a driver's license. You have to have something that proves your citizenship, aside from just your residency in Canada (a birth certificate works). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 contact the Passport agency before you take a skank's advice!Clearly' date=' you don't know TimmyB by making this comment! He's got the shit down about shows.[/quote']Thanks, for always having my back.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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