Ohana Fest 2025 Pollstar Music Festival of the Year

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  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,549
    I don't have a drivers licence :/ 


    I like my buses, trams and subways
    If you haven’t picked a place to stay, your best option is looking at local bus and “trolly” routes, and finding something along one of the lines, and then you’ll have to Uber back. The other option is finding a place near the shuttle site. 
  • Getting myself familiar with the other acts in the months ahead is always fun. I haven’t listened to Last Splash front to back in 30’years and Peter Cat Recording Co. is very entertaining.
  • MD190661
    MD190661 Posts: 394
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    10/1/94, 6/22/95, 6/24/95, 9/16/96, 7/22/98, 10/21/01, 6/1/03, 10/25/03, 10/26/03, 9/1/05, 7/15/06, 7/18/06, 8/28/09, 10/07/09, 10/3/12, 11/26/13, 6/18/18, 8/10/18, 5/12/22, 5/13/22, 5/13/24, 5/25/24




  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,549
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
  • MD190661
    MD190661 Posts: 394
    That's a good number. Thinking about it...
    10/1/94, 6/22/95, 6/24/95, 9/16/96, 7/22/98, 10/21/01, 6/1/03, 10/25/03, 10/26/03, 9/1/05, 7/15/06, 7/18/06, 8/28/09, 10/07/09, 10/3/12, 11/26/13, 6/18/18, 8/10/18, 5/12/22, 5/13/22, 5/13/24, 5/25/24




  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,235
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
  • jjflash
    jjflash Posts: 5,031
    cutz said:
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
    Yep
  • RatherStarved
    RatherStarved Posts: 5,769
    cutz said:
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
    As of 2021 (and I’m sure someone can confirm 2022/23) there were bleachers at the back with a pretty much straight ahead look at the stage.  A bit far but no worse than say the far end of the 100 level at an arena.  
    PJ: 2013: London (ON); Buffalo; 2014: Cincinnati; 2016: Sunrise, Miami, Toronto 1-2, Wrigley 2; 2018: London (UK) 1, Milan, Padova, Sea 2, Wrigley 1-2, Fenway 1-2; 2021: SHN, Ohana, Ohana Encore 1-2; 2022: LA 1-2, Phx, Oak 1-2, Fresno, Copenhagen, Hyde Park 1-2; Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto; MSG, Camden, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, OKC; 2023: St. Paul 1-2, Chicago 1-2; Fort Worth 2; Austin 1-2; 2024:  Vancouver 1-2, LV 1-2, LA 1-2, Napa, Barcelona 1-2; Indy; Chicago 1-2; MSG 1-2; Philly 2; Boston 2; Ohana 1-2; 2025: FL 1-2, ATL 1-2, Nash 1-2, Pit 1-2.
     
    EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.

    Gutted:  London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,235
    jjflash said:
    cutz said:
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
    Yep
    cutz said:
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
    As of 2021 (and I’m sure someone can confirm 2022/23) there were bleachers at the back with a pretty much straight ahead look at the stage.  A bit far but no worse than say the far end of the 100 level at an arena.  
    Thanks for that info.

    Now, I'm feeling pressured to go-LOL
  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,549
    cutz said:
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
    Yes, and if you want to get closer, it’s pretty easy to do around 7:00 or so. Things will tighten up at the main stage just before PJ/Neil/PJ start up. 
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,759
    cutz said:
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
    Kinda sloped upward toward back of main lawn area and there is a hill near the cluster of palm trees. Honestly I often stand near secondary stage and have a great time... can see enough, I'm there to hear the music abd the screens are on at the second stage too. I've stood all different places over the 8 years, bleachers too, and it's about being there for me. I like to move away from the drunks 
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,759
    cutz said:
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
    As of 2021 (and I’m sure someone can confirm 2022/23) there were bleachers at the back with a pretty much straight ahead look at the stage.  A bit far but no worse than say the far end of the 100 level at an arena.  
    Bleachers always there since first Ohana 
  • PhilLeotardo
    PhilLeotardo Posts: 125
    edited April 2024
    cutz said:
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
    As of 2021 (and I’m sure someone can confirm 2022/23) there were bleachers at the back with a pretty much straight ahead look at the stage.  A bit far but no worse than say the far end of the 100 level at an arena.  
    Yes…for 2022. If you’re going to sit in the back of a venue, it’s pretty hard to beat “back to the Pacific Ocean” though. Sunset, surfers, wind sailing, stunning view.

    I believe a whale mixed in with the surfers a few days before Ohana last year.
  • cutz said:
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
    Kinda sloped upward toward back of main lawn area and there is a hill near the cluster of palm trees. Honestly I often stand near secondary stage and have a great time... can see enough, I'm there to hear the music abd the screens are on at the second stage too. I've stood all different places over the 8 years, bleachers too, and it's about being there for me. I like to move away from the drunks 
    The second stage is sometimes the place to be as well. Eddie has jumped up there a handful of times.
  • potnik
    potnik Posts: 463
    cutz said:
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
    Kinda sloped upward toward back of main lawn area and there is a hill near the cluster of palm trees. Honestly I often stand near secondary stage and have a great time... can see enough, I'm there to hear the music abd the screens are on at the second stage too. I've stood all different places over the 8 years, bleachers too, and it's about being there for me. I like to move away from the drunks 
    The second stage is sometimes the place to be as well. Eddie has jumped up there a handful of times.
    This 100%, always great to be on the second stage especially early in the day.  With Joe Wong + Nite Creatures, wouldn't be surprised if Matt jumps on the drums like he did in 2021. 

    Looking at the lineup and if they follow previous flow of the billing and who plays on which stage, Glen should also be on the second stage that day. 

    Such a great festival, look forward to it every year. 
  • njhaley1
    njhaley1 Valley of the Sun Posts: 875
    jstu39 said:
    Booked hotel a few months ago. Walking distance. 3 day GA secured. 

    My guess is set lists around 2 hours. Festival usually closes with a group jam so I think Neil plays with them Sunday and comes out for a Rocking in the Free World closer. 
    Uh... no.... he's at Hollywood Bowl Sunday...
    He's also been doing ~1hr 40min shows. Saw him Saturday here in PHX. It was every bit as good as I'd hoped. 
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,759
    njhaley1 said:
    jstu39 said:
    Booked hotel a few months ago. Walking distance. 3 day GA secured. 

    My guess is set lists around 2 hours. Festival usually closes with a group jam so I think Neil plays with them Sunday and comes out for a Rocking in the Free World closer. 
    Uh... no.... he's at Hollywood Bowl Sunday...
    He's also been doing ~1hr 40min shows. Saw him Saturday here in PHX. It was every bit as good as I'd hoped. 
    I saw here in San Diego.... that's why I'm skipping Saturday Ohana... I've had enough NY...it was ok
  • njhaley1
    njhaley1 Valley of the Sun Posts: 875
    njhaley1 said:
    jstu39 said:
    Booked hotel a few months ago. Walking distance. 3 day GA secured. 

    My guess is set lists around 2 hours. Festival usually closes with a group jam so I think Neil plays with them Sunday and comes out for a Rocking in the Free World closer. 
    Uh... no.... he's at Hollywood Bowl Sunday...
    He's also been doing ~1hr 40min shows. Saw him Saturday here in PHX. It was every bit as good as I'd hoped. 
    I saw here in San Diego.... that's why I'm skipping Saturday Ohana... I've had enough NY...it was ok
    Brought me right back to the Weld double cassette I bought with paperboy money way back in high school. Every bit as loud as I used to play it, too.

    Reverend Billy was... Thought provoking, which was the intent I suppose. 
  • RatherStarved
    RatherStarved Posts: 5,769
    When Fan to fan opens I am going to sell my Neil young Toronto July 8.  Decent seat.  If anyone is interested let me know.  
    PJ: 2013: London (ON); Buffalo; 2014: Cincinnati; 2016: Sunrise, Miami, Toronto 1-2, Wrigley 2; 2018: London (UK) 1, Milan, Padova, Sea 2, Wrigley 1-2, Fenway 1-2; 2021: SHN, Ohana, Ohana Encore 1-2; 2022: LA 1-2, Phx, Oak 1-2, Fresno, Copenhagen, Hyde Park 1-2; Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto; MSG, Camden, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, OKC; 2023: St. Paul 1-2, Chicago 1-2; Fort Worth 2; Austin 1-2; 2024:  Vancouver 1-2, LV 1-2, LA 1-2, Napa, Barcelona 1-2; Indy; Chicago 1-2; MSG 1-2; Philly 2; Boston 2; Ohana 1-2; 2025: FL 1-2, ATL 1-2, Nash 1-2, Pit 1-2.
     
    EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.

    Gutted:  London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,235
    cutz said:
    MD190661 said:
    What's the capacity for this festival? 
    I’ve seen 20k referenced. Partly what makes it even better is that it’s not so massive
    So, If I go I have to hang in the back and I will able to at least somewhat see?
    Yes, and if you want to get closer, it’s pretty easy to do around 7:00 or so. Things will tighten up at the main stage just before PJ/Neil/PJ start up. 
    Thanks for that, but I have to hang in the back or off to the extreme sides.

    It sucks getting old=HA