The Global Citizen Festival 2015

estarr31

lolobugg said:

It's the fucking city that never sleeps.............. fuck a 10pm curfew

I hear ya but it's Central Park. Park is supposed to close at sundown. I don't think the curfew is so much about noise rather it's about safety. 60,000 people wandering through the dark woods is not a great idea.

lolobugg

estarr31 said:

lolobugg said:

It's the fucking city that never sleeps.............. fuck a 10pm curfew

I hear ya but it's Central Park. Park is supposed to close at sundown. I don't think the curfew is so much about noise rather it's about safety. 60,000 people wandering through the dark woods is not a great idea.

Very true... You think that's bad though.
What about 30,000 drunk people wandering around New Orleans city park with only 2 exits total.
I have been there and done that. I would feel a lot safer in NYC.

Sprunkn7

estarr31 said:

Sprunkn7 said:

If JayZ is in town he will def come out with B too. Not my type of music but it'll be fun!

Im fully expecting to see Jay. He had a set last year and Beyonce came out for 10 min so I am hoping that the reverse is true this wknd. Would be a lot of fun at least.

Was there and it was fabulous!

Ledbetterman10

Anyone know approximately what time PJ will come on?

on2legs

There is approximately 30 to 35 minutes of talking scheduled between sets. PJ scheduled to play 8:22 to 10:02.

I have been inundated with PMs for more info. I don't want to get my source in trouble but they are connected to the event. Please remember this is a schedule only and can't account for unanticipated delays or petulant rock stars. But I'm definitely not hoaxing you people. My source is legit.

Can't wait for the show!!!

Get_Right

estarr31 said:

lolobugg said:

It's the fucking city that never sleeps.............. fuck a 10pm curfew

I hear ya but it's Central Park. Park is supposed to close at sundown. I don't think the curfew is so much about noise rather it's about safety. 60,000 people wandering through the dark woods is not a great idea.

It is both, but it is based on the noise. Summerstage has the same curfew.

Ledbetterman10

on2legs said:

There is approximately 30 to 35 minutes of talking scheduled between sets. PJ scheduled to play 8:22 to 10:02.

I have been inundated with PMs for more info. I don't want to get my source in trouble but they are connected to the event. Please remember this is a schedule only and can't account for unanticipated delays or petulant rock stars. But I'm definitely not hoaxing you people. My source is legit.

Can't wait for the show!!!

Cool thanks

Sprunkn7

on2legs said:

There is approximately 30 to 35 minutes of talking scheduled between sets. PJ scheduled to play 8:22 to 10:02.

I have been inundated with PMs for more info. I don't want to get my source in trouble but they are connected to the event. Please remember this is a schedule only and can't account for unanticipated delays or petulant rock stars. But I'm definitely not hoaxing you people. My source is legit.

Can't wait for the show!!!

I think I love you!!!

cp3iverson

Shouldve held the festival in New Orleans. Most shows dont START until 10pm.

schapp

estarr31 said:

lolobugg said:

It's the fucking city that never sleeps.............. fuck a 10pm curfew

I hear ya but it's Central Park. Park is supposed to close at sundown. I don't think the curfew is so much about noise rather it's about safety. 60,000 people wandering through the dark woods is not a great idea.

The city is probably the safest it has been in decades. Mire likely, the wealthy and powerful living nearby don't want too much disturbace after their bedtime

nycrats

cp3iverson said:

Shouldve held the festival in New Orleans. Most shows dont START until 10pm.

Except for jazz fest which ENDS at 8 pm

howIchoose2feel

What would a PJ event be without all of these conversations the week before! All part of the experience. Can't wait till Saturday.

JaneNY

schapp said:

The city is probably the safest it has been in decades. Mire likely, the wealthy and powerful living nearby don't want too much disturbace after their bedtime

My thought as well; also, it takes a while to clear out 60,000 people after a show. Source: been to Lollapalooza in Chicago quite a few times - it takes at least 30-45 minutes for everyone to clear out of Grant Park after the last artist of the night, and then the dismantling of all the facilities and cleanup begins.

RS65573

So, since we cant even bring in water or any food, and they ran out of water and food at the venue last year, Im thinking im not the only one who will be going in a little later.

Anyone going to be at any cool bars pregaming? Ive got about 5 hours to kill midday.

BLT975

estarr31 said:

How strict was secuirty in previous years? Bag check obviously and metal detectors, right? Hand-held ones or the full walk through?

I am curious about this as well. Can anyone who has attended in previous years comment on how thorough the bag check and security process is?

Sprunkn7

RS65573 said:

So, since we cant even bring in water or any food, and they ran out of water and food at the venue last year, Im thinking im not the only one who will be going in a little later.

Anyone going to be at any cool bars pregaming? Ive got about 5 hours to kill midday.

In FAQ it says you can bring in a clear plastic bag of food. No containers.

RS65573

Thats not what ive read:

https://media.globalcitizen.org/thumbnails/7e/59/7e59ff04-8062-49f7-b80d-abb76612fec7/the-dos-and-donts-for-the-best-time-at-the-2015-body_prohibted_list.jpg__775x775_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

Sprunkn7

I printed the one out from FAQ b/c I want to bring in a sandwich...I was surprised it was there.

IV. QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL EVENT

What time do the gates to Central Park open? What time does the Festival start and end?

The gates to the Great Lawn open at2pm. The Festival is projected to begin at 3pm, and end by 10:00pm. But make sure you get there early to be first in line! What are the set times or order the Artists are playing?

We will not be releasing set times, or the order of Artists. With the amazing lineup, get there early to enjoy the whole show!

What am I allowed to bring into Central Park? What is prohibited?

The prohibited and allowed items will be listed on your Tickets.


Will there be food/drink sold at the Festival?

Yes, there will be food and drink vendors.

Can I bring food in?


Yes, you are permitted to bring food into the event, however it must be in a clear bag and no containers are permitted.

RS65573

Yeah I mean I hear you, I just am not playing this game with them. "You cant bring water or food, we dont serve alcohol, and we want to keep you in here for 7 hours." Ill spend my money elsewhere.

In my experience, the allowance of food will be like every other venue, at the guy at the doors discretion, and youll be lucky to get anything in. Thats why they contradict themselves, so they can do either.

Im not interested in any of that mess, ill arrive at 6 for PJ and queue up. Id like to hit a bar from 2-6 tho...so if there are any other maniacs like me, let me know where youd like to meet, and ill buy first round!

Sprunkn7

I hear you too, I go to GCF every year but my BF went the first year and said NEVER again...unless PJ plays..so here we are :-) Even last year I was like I think this will be my last, it truly is a real Pain in the Ass.

I do suspect they will take my food and I will be pissed...but I'm gonna try....