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I took my 19 year old son to Lollapalooza 2 years ago and had a great time. However it was the first time I started to feel like the "old guy" at the festival.
When I got home, I figured that would be my last one.
Then, tickets went on sale for Bonaroo. I bought 4 and got the camping pass too. Now, I'm wondering before the festival - How old is too old? Are there other roo'ers that are older than the norm?
I will be 10 days away from turning 49 when I roll in to set up camp with my son. (Who will be 21 this time)
I've been going to festivals with my dad for six years now and we always have a great time. Neither one of us plans on stopping soon. You shouldn't, either.
But you really shouldn't bring infants or toddlers to Bonnaroo. It's too much.
I brought Kyle to all sorts of festivals, but none were camping. I don't think I could handle that.
Yeah, for the kid it's five nights of crappy sleep, hot, sunny days, giant crowds, lots of dust. For the parent, it's all that stuff but also you have a tiny person to keep track of during a day where music goes for fourteen, fifteen hours over a large swath of land. The kid will get stepped on. He'll probably get beer spilled on him. He may end up in a cloud of smoke. It's just too much for too long.
I know at Newport, we got people in their 50s and 60s that go
Newport is an extremely different beast to Bonnaroo. Music ends around 7:30, milder weather, more low-key music, 1/8th the crowd size, hotel accommodation, minimal party scene, etc.
That said, I think OP is still well within the appropriate age to attend Bonnaroo - though I would suggest VIP, a hotel, or an RV to camp.
Got you by almost a decade. Been going to concerts since 1975. I started going to Bonnaroo with my daughter 6 years ago and have been back multiple years with her, my son and even managed to get my wife to go 2 different years. I have been in GA, RV and VIP and all are great for their own reasons. I love music and Bonnaroo lets me see 25+ bands in one weekend. I get some interesting looks but everyone is friendly and I've never had problems. I'm not going this year but only because I'm not a huge fan of the lineup (will go to some local festivals instead).
Net - If you like it, do it and don't let anyone talk you out of it. Better yet, share it with your kids. My oldest daughter uses a picture of us at our first Bonnaroo for her phone backdrop and my son has Bonnaroo posters hanging in his dorm room.
The high school kids are wild about Eminem and Chic. For sure.
One or two acts that might appeal to the older gen is nothing compared to how this was once booked (especially considering one could just as easily see those acts at home). The few throw back acts on this lineup still seem mostly for the younger crowd. For instance, the vast majority in my age group are probably over seeing The Killers live in 2018 (or at least wouldn’t feel the need to camp out for them).
That said if we have to consider Eminem a “legacy” act at this point, that’s a problem. Can’t imagine that too many 50+ Shady fans are rushing to see him at Bonnaroo (though they showed up when he was paired with the likes of Buffalo Springfield, Robert Plant, Greg Allman, Warren Haynes, Bootsy Collins, Loretta Lynn, etc).
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It's probably way different here in Europe/Belgium than in the US or maybe it just differs from the festivals you go to anyways. But as a nearly 22 y/o, I'm gonna say I've a ton of respect for older people who still go camping and go to f.e. Rock Werchter to see their favorite bands etc. I get a lot of joy and happiness when I see 2 50/60 y/o's just talking in their chairs on the camping grounds and having a great time. They're so experienced with camping, have a lot of knowledge most of the time not only about music but a ton of other stuff. I wish younger people had more respect for older people sometimes aswell. Youth culture is so much different than years ago and for most young people festivals = party and having a great time and that's that, you kno what I mean? There's not really a deeper thought process of 'ah man, I wish that or this band was playing!' or 'I really wanna see that or this artist'. Ages varies a lot of what festivals you go to but older people aren't a rarity here and it's actually fun sometimes too, idk. I hope I can get to go till I'm their age tbh.
Post by Nautical Disaster on Mar 5, 2018 2:23:04 GMT -5
Getting an RV and camping in RV section helps. Youll probably be near older people, youll have AC, a bed, a fridge. Youll definately feel younger on Monday than if you tent.
My 17 year old kid asked me to take him and his friend in 2013 when I was 50. I did it for them, but was surprised how much fun I had. This will be year 6. The interesting thing is I started listening to new music after attending. Before Roo I listened mostly to the same music I had listened to in my teens. Now I like lots of new music too. I'm 56, healthy (runner), and have no trouble keeping up in the GA campground.
Post by pondo ROCKS on Mar 6, 2018 15:03:24 GMT -5
The key is having the wisdom to pace yourself. I've seen people ages 20-25 smashed out while older crowds go longer because they pace themselves. Age isn't as important as being prepared for what you're doing.
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As long as you can withstand the elements go until you can’t. My mother, who will be 70 at this Bonnaroo, has come with me the past 8yrs and she loves it. Age is just a number.
