Freedom is not about saying nice things or agreeing with those in power.
It is not flattering the President of the United States.
It is the right to express your point of view without government interference.
We must not allow anybody to take that freedom away from us.
The past week has seen a flurry of emotions, opinions, and commentary shared far and wide across the social sphere regarding Bonnaroo — including some right here.
But with today’s news of 100% refunds now on the way to attendees, the festival and its broader management deserve real credit for listening and doing right by the fans. Many events simply don’t or won’t. And in a space where blame and pressure are often applied (rightfully or not), credit should also be given when actions merit it — and this one does.
This move will also go a long way in easing the frustration and disappointment felt by many this year, and start to mend those relationships with both new and longtime fans.
With that...a significant page can now be turned — and thoughtful, forward-looking conversations about what comes next in the Bonnaroo story can begin in earnest.
For now though, here’s to the next show and the summer ahead.
I’ve been speaking with a few events this week looking to support Bonnaroo attendees — and @CapitolGroove in Hartford, Connecticut is really stepping up.
With that said, any Bonnaroo attendee will receive FREE entry into Capitol Groove next weekend — June 28 & 29 — to catch Khruangbin, Bleachers, Thundercat + more.
Here’s all you need to do to secure your tickets: show proof of Bonnaroo purchase along with matching ID — either by emailing [email protected] or presenting it in person at the on-site box office.
We can’t wait to welcome you home. As well, all the new Roovians to the world of Hula. We’ve seen a major surge the past few days from the Roolaween Fam. That said, while that’s exciting for Hula, our hearts break for the fans, vendors, artists, staff, and organizers who lost out last weekend after months of planning. No one wants to ever see something like that happen. Roo has changed the culture + inspired us all for 2+ decades. These weekends, lineups, and moments hold sacred space for us all and we encourage y’all to not forget that. Much love to everyone affected by what must’ve been an incredibly hard decision and situation to endure. 🫶
Bonnaroo made the 100% right call in canceling yesterday — and the videos from the Farm this afternoon make it clear a much larger disaster was avoided…as literal rivers now run through the campgrounds.
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Hey @SouthwestAir instead of forcing your people to check their bags at the last minute because there’s “no room” in the overhead bins maybe check the fucking bins and tell all the people who put backpacks up there to fucking more than shit under their seats. #stupid
When you’ve been talking about getting a new car for months and then the snow comes and you spend two whole days trying to wiggle your 2wd jeep out of the neighbors yard… it’s time to get that new car 🤣
Fire your GM in the middle of a season while first place in your division. Very next year fire your head coach while leading the league in players used (for the third year in a row) and no OLine. These are not the moves a competent, well run organization makes. #Titans