I went the last couple of years I was in NY, but there's nothing that exciting about the lineup this year, so it doesn't feel worth the trip anymore, rumors that this is its final year notwithstanding. But it's a lot of fun, particularly if you either love Coney Island or otherwise just don't go often.
The set times are staggered and the two stages are close enough that, at least in theory, you can swap back and forth and see basically everything. But the stages start to get really packed at about 5 or so, so if you want to be anywhere near anything for either of the headliners, you'll have to pick a stage. The main stage has a speaker setup in the middle of the audience area, so getting there early isn't nearly as crucial.
There are pay toilets near the main stage, and if you're going to be there all day, it's the best 25c you can possibly spend. They're in one of the walkways between the two stages.
Most of all, everything sounds *terrible*. Be prepared to disregard any negative impressions of anything you see/hear, because it just won't be fair or accurate. |
