I love that people are starting to think about who is behind these companies that put on festivals, and I think you have to go back in time a little further.
SFX went on a buying spree of companies in late 2013. That is also when they had their IPO to raise cash to fund this buying spree.
SFX acquired ID&T in October 2013 - just after the first TW. If you ask any pioneer they will tell you that the first TW was magical (I was there and it was). The first post-SFX TW was 2014 and it really started to go downhill - it was terrible and made me not buy tickets this year.
Comparatively, SFX purchased Made Event - the company that created Electric Zoo - in November 2013. 2014 EZoo was a disaster and they shut down Day 3 because of a 20 minute rainstorm. 2015 EZoo was supposedly "transformed" but was still organized very poorly.
I've read articles from the founders of Made & ID&T and the majority of their companies were dismantled post-SFX. I think the bottom line is SFX doesn't care about our culture and is in it purely for the $$. I really hope people start seeing them for what they are and stop supporting their events across the board.
Here's a good article about how the company is doing.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/3448436-sfx-entertainment-the-house-of-cards-is-collapsing
I got this solar charger. 23000mAh. So far I've charged 3 gopro batteries, one VTC4, and my iphone and the 100% charge light on the unit hasn't even turned off. This thing is awesome so far.
Poweradd™ Apollo Pro 23000mAh High Capacity Solar Panel Multi... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F4KBA3M/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_BdYhub00RTQJF
Then I got this 18650 charger. Works well but it took 3 hours to charge one battery. And when I checked it, the battery was at 4.22 volts. Kinda makes me nervous but I'll keep an eye on them.
XTAR MP1S Intelligent USB 14650/17670/18650/18700 Battery Charger(No adaptor) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AIG8Q7U/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_shYhub03V9GBS
I has two other Xtar chargers and they're amazing. So I trust the company.
I might need some training on CDJs, as all I really know how to spin off is my laptop + Traktor S2. But, I'd love to spin with you or anyone else. Here's my Mixcloud if you're interested.
If you're looking for a way to spoof your location, as well as add some more privacy to your internet usage, look into getting a VPN. It won't be free like Hola, but it's relatively cheap and is super effective. I've been using Private Internet Access for a year now and love it. You can pick what region you want to connect to and use it on 5 different devices (I think thats how many).
Also really useful if you have a peg leg, an eye patch and a parrot on your shoulder.
Alright, I already commented buttttt. I found a mix posted of Giraffage playing the requested tune at a festival in Las Vegas.
Giraffage @ Live at Life Fest@ 35 minutes (P much exactly) The song kicks in.
Still no word on who made it or the title.
can potentially bring an s4, would love to spin for some beautiful dreamville peeps here's one of my favorite mash's and a house mix https://www.mixcloud.com/yellabelly/when-we-were-kuaga-yellabelly-edit/ https://www.mixcloud.com/yellabelly/all-things-house/
Ideally, you'd get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Flagpole-Go-Portable-Ground-Mount/dp/B000OWKESM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442849548&sr=8-1&keywords=flagpole+ground+mount
But since that probably won't ship to you in time, you gotta just ram the bottom of the flagpole into the ground. Maybe bring a mallet or something to hammer it into the ground with.
As far as using the flagpole to find your way to your campsite. Whether or not that will work depends on just how directionally challenged you are...
Have you thought of using 5v usb power for the lights and player? You can get a few chargers and recharge them in a locker.
I have totally gone from 12 v 'car adaptor' outdoor camping with 12 v battery, electrical to 5 V LED with those flat chargers that last for several hours, and is really tiny.
They might get weird about the batteries even being sealed. It is just a thought and you have plenty of time to research it!
There are some badass little USB bluetooth speakers that last for many hours, are quite loud, some have LED lights and also can be recharged with those 'phone charger' devices. Just bring a USB hub for multiple outlet charging out of the locker. Bring a Bluetooth enabled music playing source, or a simple MP3 player with a headphone out and plug directly into the speakers.
5V is the new way. Just a thought.
Its a money belt that goes under your pants/shorts, pretty comfy to wear during all out rage mode. I had a cell phone, drivers lic, money, credit cards and extras all in there with no problem + no chance of theft!
Ok, thanks for the heads up. Other people are saying that the reason for the wheels breaking is that people are overloading the wagons. Maybe I should just buy the steel utility cart ahead of time and see if it actually fits in my car. I'll keep shopping around.
This one?
or one of the steel utility carts, If I can take the tires and handle off for transport to fit in my car.
All I can say is if you go to genpop, bring http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Products-Luggable-Portable-Gallon/dp/B000FIAPXO/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_img_y
I'm not even going to try to do public toilets again this year.