I'm going to be in Gainesville, Fl, this weekend for The Fest 8 and I'm wondering which bands I should see. With 200+ bands, there has to hidden gems here. [more inside]
posted by DumbPoet on Oct 26, 2009 - 13 answers

Book festivals? National Book Festival? What to expect? [more inside]
posted by notcomputersavvy06 on Sep 25, 2009 - 4 answers

What food should I take to a music festival? [more inside]
posted by Emilyisnow on Sep 15, 2009 - 13 answers

Is there any way to (cheaply) make black cotton candy for a festival? [more inside]
posted by wholebroad on Aug 25, 2009 - 14 answers

What did you enjoy at the Edinburgh fringe, and in Edinburgh in general, this month? [more inside]
posted by chickaboo on Aug 11, 2009 - 3 answers

I want to play at the front gates of Lollapalooza. Will this work? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Aug 7, 2009 - 5 answers

I am looking for any and all food festival / competitions that happen in southern LA that are open to the public. [more inside]
posted by matthelm on Jul 27, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I find my black car by moonlight in a field of 1000 irregularly parked cars? Lo-tech solutions preferred. [more inside]
posted by freston on Jul 16, 2009 - 39 answers

When I was young, I went to a Portuguese festival in New Jersey (USA), and played a curious game. In a fishbowl would be hundreds of pieces of tissue paper, rolled very thinly and bent. You would pay for 10 pieces, and then unroll them. If your piece had a mark, you would win a prize. I'm searching for what that game is called, does anyone know? [more inside]
posted by kensch on Jun 17, 2009 - 5 answers

Visiting London on a budget and confused about logistics. How do I plan and pack? [more inside]
posted by theraflu on Apr 17, 2009 - 6 answers

Festival Filter:I am working all summer at 7+ festivals around the UK.(details inside) What tent? What sleeping bag? Do's and Donts? General advice? [more inside]
posted by johnwayne on Mar 11, 2009 - 14 answers

Need a room in or around Takayama, Japan for April 14-15 - everything looks booked. Mefi, help! Are there any nearby cities? [more inside]
posted by olya on Feb 22, 2009 - 5 answers

Does anyone know about places to stay in Pikeville Kentucky??? [more inside]
posted by madmamasmith on Jan 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Impatient filter - does anyone know where I could get some valid information regarding music lineups at this years Coachella? A friend of mine said last night that he'd heard that the Gorillaz were going to be there, but after playing around on the net for an hour or two this morning, I can't seem to find anything concrete.
posted by Bageena on Dec 21, 2008 - 4 answers

Can anyone provide deeper insight into the Japanese Harikuyo festival, where broken sewing needles from throughout the year are ritually buried and given thanks? [more inside]
posted by bitter-girl.com on Nov 3, 2008 - 3 answers

What to do and where to stay in Gainesville, Florida? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Jul 10, 2008 - 9 answers

Trying to find a Japanese short film "Tension" that I saw at the Rotterdam Film Festival 1999 or 2000. [more inside]
posted by dabitch on Jun 26, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm involved with an arts festival, and want to use a CMS. I think one (possibly any) of the following would be suitable, to varying degrees: Joomla, Drupal, Textpattern, Expression Engine, Wordpress. (I've deliberately gone for PHP.) Which would you recommend and why? [more inside]
posted by hatmandu on Jun 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Is anyone going to the Pierogi Fest this year? Has anyone ever been? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on May 19, 2008 - 6 answers

Where to eat, who to do and what to see in Cannes during the film festival? [more inside]
posted by crookedneighbor on May 12, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm going to the Edinburgh Festival in August - what is a realistic budget for what it will cost to attend the festival and feed myself, and where am I likely to find the cheapest method to get there? [more inside]
posted by chickaboo on May 12, 2008 - 12 answers

Please help me enjoy the Harley Davidson 105th Anniversary tickets I just bought! [more inside]
posted by pitseleh on May 10, 2008 - 8 answers

A comprehensive short-film festival submission calender: Does such a thing exist? [more inside]
posted by Elle Vator on May 7, 2008 - 1 answer

Help me figure out what to do with some travel money! Specifically interested in arts / electronics / performance festivals, but any suggestions are welcome. [more inside]
posted by hapticactionnetwork on Apr 30, 2008 - 16 answers

Is there a website that lists music festivals, like Sasquatch, and their website addresses? I am interested in a wide variety of music.
posted by Foam Pants on Apr 19, 2008 - 3 answers

Can I get legitimately take my SLR camera into the Melbourne V Festival tomorrow without having to smuggle it in or having a press pass? [more inside]
posted by snarkle on Apr 3, 2008 - 9 answers

Next month I'll be attending my first weekend outdoor concert festival- what should I know, bring, be aware of, and/or avoid? [more inside]
posted by baphomet on Apr 2, 2008 - 20 answers

What price-range/type of tent should I get for festivals? (uk weather) [more inside]
posted by Iananan on Mar 19, 2008 - 9 answers

I submitted two films to Cannes. The next morning I noticed that the two DVD packages I prepared with the entry numbers and everything were still in my bag. Whoops! Looks like I sent them unmarked discs. The cases I sent them have my contact info and the envelopes I shipped them in have the entry numbers written on them, but the actual DVDs are completely blank. Should I send a new package or will that confuse things further?
posted by davidriley on Mar 15, 2008 - 6 answers

Things to expect for Coachella Festival in April? [more inside]
posted by FatherDagon on Mar 6, 2008 - 14 answers

How can I find out the dates of the upcoming 2007 Yuba City Sikh parade/festival? As some of you may know, this is the largest gathering of Sikh people outside of India/Pakistan, and many tens of thousands (sometimes hundreds of thousands) of people come from all over the US to eat the amazing free food, see the floats, and generally have a great time. Non-Sikhs are invited, and I want to go, but can't find the date anywhere.
posted by luriete on Oct 6, 2007 - 8 answers

Some friends and I would like to put on a small horror film 'revival festival' in a (large town) in Ireland... [more inside]
posted by ReiToei on Oct 4, 2007 - 2 answers

What's the scoop on The Sapporo Snow Festival? [more inside]
posted by roger ackroyd on Sep 20, 2007 - 7 answers

Step right up! I need some fun, cheap games & activities for a fall festival. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Aug 14, 2007 - 15 answers

Help me find family-friendly winter holiday festivals and celebrations in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to be held this year (2007-2008)-- especially non-Christian celebrations like those celebrating Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or just winter itself. Or specific cultural celebrations that would offer something beyond the usual Xmas/Santa stuff. [more inside]
posted by mdiskin on Aug 6, 2007 - 6 answers

Help my friend figure out the title of a song she heard at a music festival in Paris on the 21st June... [more inside]
posted by aielen on Jul 3, 2007 - 1 answer

Which performers are you going to see at this year's Fete de la Musique in Paris on June 21st? [more inside]
posted by josh on Jun 19, 2007 - 4 answers

Posting for a friend: I have a ticket to [a one-day music festival] but I can't afford to go (can't afford the travel or hotel). How can I sell the ticket? The booking paper I have says it'll be delivered to me "no later than 48 hours before the performance" - surely too short a time for eBay selling. How do other people do this?
posted by reklaw on May 28, 2007 - 10 answers

I was lucky enough to get the 3 day camping ticket for T in the Park this year. It's not just my first time at this festival but any music festival of this size. What can I expect? Any tips? [more inside]
posted by like_neon on May 10, 2007 - 17 answers

What, precisely, constitutes a film premiere? [more inside]
posted by chocolatepeanutbuttercup on Apr 12, 2007 - 5 answers

UKfilter: Help me get in touch with my Scandinavian roots. I need to get better inside information about the Jorvik Viking Festival. What is the best day to attend? What hotel to book? How far to book? Restaurants? You get the idea. Nothing says Valentines Day than reciting parts of the Voluspa but not going bankrupt is better. [more inside]
posted by jadepearl on Feb 1, 2007 - 7 answers

Will it be worthwhile to attend SXSW in order to promote my album? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Jan 18, 2007 - 17 answers

A good friend of mine completed his first feature-lenght documentary this year. Now he wants to submit it to different documentary festivals. [more inside]
posted by amusem on Oct 16, 2006 - 15 answers

I am going to be selling my wares at an outdoor arts and crafts show in a couple of weeks. This show usually gets a turnout of anywhere from 20,000 to 60,000 people, depending on the weather. I am looking for suggestions on making this a success. [more inside]
posted by Ostara on Oct 8, 2006 - 21 answers

Flying in from L.A. to attend the Austin City Limits festival, looking forward to it. Anyone out there have any tips/advice that will add to the experience? Thanks!
posted by ryecatcher on Sep 12, 2006 - 2 answers

MusicFilter: There's LOTS of bands playing at this year's Pukkelpop that I've never heard of. There's no way I'll be able to see all of them. So, any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Runkst on Aug 13, 2006 - 22 answers

What are some good moderate-sized, alternative-y music festivals in the US along the lines of Intonation?
posted by gottabefunky on May 30, 2006 - 11 answers

Pukkelpop Experiences? (Belgian Alternative Music Festival). [more inside]
posted by snarkle on May 30, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm taking a holiday from around the 25th of July for 5 weeks to the UK, France and Germany. As well as doing plenty of sightseeing, I'd love to see some great live music by some bands/DJs that might not make it to Australia for a few years. Being in Melbourne, and having never been to the UK before, I have no idea about what source to go to, to find out what festivals or gigs by bands/DJs are coming up. Melburnians know to check their local street press, where do the Brits go to find out all their music news? Please recommend some great websites for news, reviews and schedules. Anything with an RSS feed would be awesome, but I'm not worried if it doesn't have one. A poke around in google found www.virtualfestivals.com which seems to be good for festivals, but not much for gigs. Not like the usual street press that I'm used to reading. I had the thought to go to Reading/Leeds Festivals or Creamfields, but I think they might already be sold out. I also have no idea where to buy tickets from. Are there major ticket agencies to head to? Is ebay a good option? Also, any thoughts, recommendations or live music experiences for festivals, gigs or venues are more than welcome! Thanks!
posted by snarkle on May 8, 2006 - 10 answers

Planning on going to Pinkpop in The Netherlands. Any experiences? [more inside]
posted by justkevin on Apr 24, 2006 - 6 answers