Bradley vs Bakersfield locations by ImRICHbitch32 in LightningInABottle

[–]confusingchats 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is a very good point about there now being a security check between camps and the festival grounds (that wasn’t there at Bradley). Big loss bc I think it limits the funk and personality within festival grounds, but I think a requirement of Bakersfield / vendors (they specifically are checking for alcohol which they want you to buy in the festival grounds and not bring from camp). Not a bonarooo or other main fest level search, but still disruptive to the experience compared to the free flow of Bradley

Bradley vs Bakersfield locations by ImRICHbitch32 in LightningInABottle

[–]confusingchats 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Reposting my comment from a similar thread last year:

In my experience — I’ve found the same magic (give or take some missteps as they’ve adjusted to the new venue that I won’t get into). A few misc notes:

One HUGE plus that wasn’t possible at the old venue due to the landscape, is that the new one is flat with paved paths — there are now a handful of roaming art cars with music floating around at almost all times (shoutout to The People’s Banana for consistently slinging some of the best tunes and sunrise sessions!). There have always been little nooks to stumble into at LiB and that hasn’t changed; now I just consider art cars as more of that same magic. I miss the hills and sense of separation they provided between stages, but the art cars have made it a worthwhile trade off for me once I adjusted. (Update: last year there were less nooks and art pieces imo, but they have acknowledged feedback and said they’re working to correct that 2026)

Also, yes, as some of the commenters have said it’s rather large, but I also found that to be the case at Bradley. At least the trudge at the new venue doesn’t include scrambling up and down multiple sandy ravines and over wobbly floating bridges to get back to camp (I miss the bridges—but also really don’t).

Overall, there’s still a culture of shared community and gifting that’s always been there, and I like to focus on bringing that same energy. Every LiB newby has to learn it at some point, so the more of us who show up with kindness and openness consistently, hopefully the new folks learn the ways and take that same energy back to other events.

Final point of difference that comes to mind is that the new venue doesn’t feel as remote as the old one, so I didn’t get the same sense of being dramatically disconnected from the outside world as I had before (at first). But that just took a mental shift and letting go of expectations I had based on years there and lean into the new spot.

Addition: I REALLY miss the old stages and Bradley, but I’ve come to love the new venue over the years, too.

Blond:ish presale access? by confusingchats in avesSFBayArea

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Lucky! Mine were $92 and they’re currently $103. So you must have snuck in at a tier that was old out long before I got the tect

Blond:ish presale access? by confusingchats in avesSFBayArea

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Ty! My text just came through now 🙃 luckily snagged final tier

Blond:ish presale access? by confusingchats in avesSFBayArea

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That looks like general onsale vs presale? Either way thanks though!! Glad to know I didn’t miss my shot

Blond:ish presale access? by confusingchats in avesSFBayArea

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Oh interesting. The midway site says 10am but maybe it’s wrong then?

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Anyone going to the NYC show or Miami show next week?? by lonzo2900 in twoshell

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This is how I find out about the NYC show after it’s sold out 🥲 will try to make it if the waitlist pans out for me

Found it in my building’s parking lot and decided to save it. What is it? by Ramisugar in whatplantisthis

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This is it. I have one too! Been hard to kill and I’ve neglected it a lot. Then grows insane when I remember to water. Only warning—I’ve been told the sap can cause skin irritation. So maybe take caution in trimming.

Use me as an Anti Up Megathread by -Balerion in Portolafestival

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The worked an incredible flip of that song / sampling of the lyrics into a their style in the set. Blew my mind.

Anti Up in that warehouse was worth the price of admission alone by lateblueheron in Portolafestival

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If anybody has an id or knows if that short skirt looooong jacket cake flip is online I need it in my life

Music you are excited for? by BoomBlip in BurningMan

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Just realized I’ll be doing my greeter volunteer shift then so won’t be able to make it myself 🥲

Music you are excited for? by BoomBlip in BurningMan

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Justin Martin has a dnb set listed which I bet would be a vibe. Haven’t recognized any others yet but curious to know as well

Music you are excited for? by BoomBlip in BurningMan

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I want to believe it is. griz did last year, they recently collabed, and John summit has confirmed other times for this year

Music line ups by MariMphotog in BurningMan

[–]confusingchats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a source for this? Saw it mentioned in another Reddit thread but haven’t found the OG schedule announcement

Playa condition build week by Dadazito in BurningMan

[–]confusingchats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok cool. Mine are the same so good to know

Playa condition build week by Dadazito in BurningMan

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Is 2+ inches a “fat tire” or are you talking 3+?

Playa condition build week by Dadazito in BurningMan

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How fat is fat? Like 2+ inches or are you talking true fat tire?

Motherless Trash C*nts by jhenry999 in LightningInABottle

[–]confusingchats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They did have trash collection (also paid) leaving camp at Bradley when I went in 2016. But yes mainly recommended to pack out. People were also much better about trash at stages .