As many of you might have heard or seen on social media, Music Midtown has come and gone. Music
Midtown is an Atlanta music festival that starts on Friday night and
goes all day Saturday. And let me just tell you: it rocks.
I wouldn't call myself a professional music-festival-goer, but I have been around the block a few times. Well,
twice. My first festival experience was two years ago, when I went to
Lollapalooza in Chicago. To sum that experience up, I would definitely go with
the phrase, “best time of my life.” It was where I discovered my love for Matt
and Kim, reached "Such Great Heights" with The Postal
Service, and fan-girled over my long-time obsession The Killers.
Music Midtown was an amazing time, but nothing (besides Coachella, potentially) could
compare to 'Lolla. I mean, it's Chicago. Need I say more? Now, don’t get me wrong, Music Midtown was still totally awesome! There’s just something about a
full, three-day music festival in one of the best cities in the
country. But hey, everyone’s entitled to their own opinion.
Those of you who are unfamiliar with music festivals might be wondering what the big deal is. Let me break it down.
The atmosphere. You feel like you’ve stepped out
of reality into some magical, musical world. Everywhere you look there is
something (or someone) unique and there is music the entire time!
The people. Everyone at these festival really loves music and
they tend to really love everyone around them, too. Sure, there is a lot of
pushing and shoving, but we’re all there for the same
thing and are usually down to make some friends while we check out a new
band or lose our minds at the sight of our favorite artists.
The price. Some of you might be calling me crazy with
this one, but when you think about it, you really get your bang for your buck. How often can you pay less than $200 to see Lana del
Rey and Eminem in one night? It's EMINEM. The answer to that question is never.
The music. This one’s kind of obvious. It’s so
cool that you can just be walking around, grabbing a bite to eat, and hear really amazing bands playing in the background. The sound of Run DMC a few
stages away can make even the
dreadful bathroom lines more enjoyable.
The experience. You check the lineup to make sure
there are at least a few names you know, but part of all the fun is
discovering new artists you have never heard before. Especially during the longer
festivals, you tend to have free time in between your favorite bands. Take
advantage of this time! Some of my current favorites are artists that I just
happened to stumble upon, heard one song, and fell in love.
To sum it all up, music festivals are a once in a
lifetime, bucket-list type event. Even if you attend the same ones over again,
you’ll never have the same exact experience as you did the first time, or the
time after that. For those of you who have never been to a music festival, I encourage you to check one out. I promise, you won’t regret it (although your wallet might after discovering the insanely overpriced pizza, but hey, it’s all part of the experience).
EntertainmentOct 01, 2014
What’s The Big Deal About Music Festivals?
Put simply, they're awesome.
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