Ozzfest free???

[lefty]

They have some big sponsors who will probably be paying some big advertisement $$$...And the fact that kids will spend more money on merch is pretty much a sure thing. This kind of marketing has been around forever...Casinos giving free drinks for example...People spend way more money on other things...More than they would have in most cases...

You got that right! Imagine the inevitable DVD release with
the giant advertisers' posters prominently displayed for the
cameras to linger over. If they get the right corporate
sponsors, they might just be willing to eat the investment
if they can use it as a business/advertising expense...

Then imagine the corporate booths set up--just like a
golf tournament. Giant tents for the greedy bastards to
hawk their shit. It will only take Sharon to find the
right fit as to which sponsors can work this to their
advantage...

theo

[quiksilver]

Wow, this is exciting news! Good for Sharon & Ozzy - along with the bands that make it from this and the fans that get a free rock festival. I hope this works!

[Strat God]

I've never been to an Ozzfest, and with free tickets you will see EVERY CIRCUS CLOWN, EVERY HOMELESS LOSER, EVERY UNWASHED PACK OF ANIMALS all coming to the show.
At lest paying for a ticket weeded out the total losers, but don't worry - they will all be at the show this year.

[sevser]

I've never been to an Ozzfest, and with free tickets you will see EVERY CIRCUS CLOWN, EVERY HOMELESS LOSER, EVERY UNWASHED PACK OF ANIMALS all coming to the show.
At lest paying for a ticket weeded out the total losers, but don't worry - they will all be at the show this year.

How do you figure that?

They will travel a bit further...Buy a few more tangible items they can take with them...like T-shirts and so forth...

Make no mistake...Those kind of fans ARE ALL circus freaks! Me included...

I know you play shows and experience the crowed from that side as well as me...But I have noticed on thing about our shows and shows of other Extreme, aggressive metal is the dregs are far more responsible than the mainstream fans...

Now...watch there be a huge riot and I'll have to eat my words but...To date I have never seen asshole in the metal crowds like I have at a rock shows...I have been to Dimmu, Cannibal Corpse, COB, and countless others...never out of control...and lot's of freaks...There are fights all the time at mainstream rock shows and they are always jock types picking on punks...

Also...It's not like a homless person is going to get on their PC and secure a ticket anyhow...

Anyone else agree?

[toddstaples]

How do you figure that?

They will travel a bit further...Buy a few more tangible items they can take with them...like T-shirts and so forth...

Make no mistake...Those kind of fans ARE ALL circus freaks! Me included...

I know you play shows and experience the crowed from that side as well as me...But I have noticed on thing about our shows and shows of other Extreme, aggressive metal is the dregs are far more responsible than the mainstream fans...

Now...watch there be a huge riot and I'll have to eat my words but...To date I have never seen asshole in the metal crowds like I have at a rock shows...I have been to Dimmu, Cannibal Corpse, COB, and countless others...never out of control...and lot's of freaks...There are fights all the time at mainstream rock shows and they are always jock types picking on punks...

Also...It's not like a homless person is going to get on their PC and secure a ticket anyhow...

Anyone else agree?

I've never been to an Ozzfest, and with free tickets you will see EVERY CIRCUS CLOWN, EVERY HOMELESS LOSER, EVERY UNWASHED PACK OF ANIMALS all coming to the show.
At lest paying for a ticket weeded out the total losers, but don't worry - they will all be at the show this year.

I think the truth lies somewhere in the middle, and they should/will beef up security for these reasons listed.....

[VitaminG]

Also...It's not like a homless person is going to get on their PC and secure a ticket anyhow...

Anyone else agree?

that's just the thing, isn't it? You still have to jump through all the hoops to actually obtain a ticket. So it's not like just anyone is going to wander in off the street. Even with a free gig, they have to control their numbers.

What I wonder is, how will they stop scalpers from scoring all the tickets and then selling them to all those kids that couldn't get one? The organisers mightn't be making anything on ticket sales but I bet that doesn't stop others from trying

[toddstaples]

The Ozzfest 2007 Fans unofficial MySpace page has been updated with the following information regarding the ticketing system for this year's event:

Q: Will OZZY OSBOURNE play at my show?

A: Ozzy will headline ALL Ozzfest dates on the main stage.

Q: How do I get tickets?

A: Those signed up to Ozzfest.com will get the info on how to obtain their free tickets first! You will need to get a ticket just like previous Ozzfests. However, you will do so online and for FREE. You will need to go to Ozzfest.com or one of our sponsors websites to do this. Those who are signed up to Ozzfest.com will get an email with instructions and links once tickets are available. You will print out your tickets and bring them to Ozzfest or get them from one of our sponsors. Yes each venue has its own capacity level and only the amount of people allowed will gain entry. You will know you will be allowed entry because you have your ticket in advance. The show will be general admission. The seats will be first-come, first-to-sit-there-and-watch-the-show-in-that-seat basis. There will be still a second stage and it will be located in the same area of the venue as previous Ozzfest. Yes, it will still be an outdoors show. Now you are inside and you paid nothing. Merch, beer, water, food and soda price will NOT be raised more than any other show at that venue in the summer of 2007 to cover your free entry.

Q: Will there be a limit to the number of tickets I can buy?

A: Again, yes, there will be. The amount has not yet been determined, but there will be.

Q: How will I gain entrance?

A: You will print out or recieve the tickets that you have secured and you will bring those with you to the event, where you will exchange them for entrance.

Q: How will the seating be decided?

A: As in previous years, the second stage will still be general admission for everyone without seats. However, as far as main stage, it will be first-come, first-served basis for both general admission AND the seats. Of course, you do not stake claim to seats, meaning that if you stand up and leave the seats, others are entitled to sit there.

Q: Will merchandise and concession prices be raised to make up for the lack of ticket price?

A: No. The prices will remain up to the individual artists to decide. However, there will be no expected raise in prices.

Q: How will the artists make money off this?

A: They are free to book themselves at local shows on days before, after, and days of the fest. Also, they are, as always, welcome to bring and sell merchandise.

Q: How different will the bill be from date to date?

A: Some second stage acts may change. However, the main stage acts will be committed and appear throughout the tour, unless otherwise stated.

Q: Will bands autograph CDs at the FYE tent in 2007?

A: There will still be a tent where the bands sell and do their CD signings. It may be FYE or could another store who handles it, but either way you will be able to purchase the bands' performing CDs and have them sign those.

[Freyr]

After she fucked Maiden on Ozzfest, I'll NEVER support anything Sharon is involved with ever again. I hope she gets hit by a bus.

Bitch.

+1. Ozzfest never interested me that much in the first place, but after last year... I wouldn't be caught in the same city as ozzfest.

[SouthPlatteDemon]

The Ozzfest 2007 Fans unofficial MySpace page has been updated with the following information regarding the ticketing system for this year's event:


Q: Will there be a limit to the number of tickets I can buy?

A: Again, yes, there will be. The amount has not yet been determined, but there will be.

I thought they were going to be free?

[followthereaper]

Hmm... couldn't they just keep a bunch of random main stage tickets and sell them on eBay or StubHub? Or the same from individuals who get their tickets early on? It would be a 100% profit for scalpers.

[Megalightning]

General Admission + Seats = disaster

[skorb]

After she fucked Maiden on Ozzfest, I'll NEVER support anything Sharon is involved with ever again.

that's about where I'm at.

you don't fuck with Maiden.

[skorb]

I've never been to an Ozzfest, and with free tickets you will see EVERY CIRCUS CLOWN, EVERY HOMELESS LOSER, EVERY UNWASHED PACK OF ANIMALS all coming to the show.
At lest paying for a ticket weeded out the total losers, but don't worry - they will all be at the show this year.

:ROTF: that is so right, and I wouldn't go before because of the clientele, now it will be like a fukkin insane asylum in there.

no way would I subject myself to that, for bands I mostly don't like.

[Megalightning]

that's about where I'm at.

you don't fuck with Maiden.

I agree. Considering Bruce was the only one that talked shit, he should of been the only one egged (After the show, not during). The rest of maiden didn't do anything, so $haron's just a bitch.

[Chad]

General Admission + Seats = disaster

Yes. Imagine the potential of people not wanting to lose their set to go to the restroom.