Just want to share this great article from Rolling Stone on VIP packages at festivals. Indeed, VIP packages are becoming way too common at concerts in general. I have only participated in the experience once, when a friend bought a VIP pass for me. And that particular experience was worth it, but it has gotten out of control.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/why-vip-packages-are-ruining-rock-festivals-20140522
I don't have a lot to add to the article, except to say that, eventually, if artists and promoters don't insist on making so much money, audiences will be filled with nothing but entitled assholes who are barely paying attention. If I'm not at least meeting and getting a photo with the artist, then VIP is just a giant rip-off. And, as the article says, it's SO not rock 'n roll...
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