Austinist: The SXSW Wristband Situation: SMS Y'all

drbenfield

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:16:26 -0600

tyrone...you don't need a wristband. they suck anyway. if you want to go to all of the shows you want, you need an artist wristband or VIP badge. I quit buying wristbands years ago and still have a blast....during the day all is free and at night I just pay 20 bucks to go see the band or two that I want. However, just like the wristbands you need to get to the show an hour or two early.

tyrone

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:06:10 -0600

Hello all, I'm making my first trip to SXSW from Toronto, ON this year. I'm totally green- what is my best bet? Should I just buy a scalped wristband? How much would that set me back approximately? T

Dave K

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:41:17 -0600

"so since i've got an out of town cell phone, I'm SOL, despite having lived here for years?" Same here. I have a 631 cell phone and no intention of changing it, but have lived in South Austin for nearly five years. Absolutely retarded policy. I tried writing a nice letter to those in charge, but to no avail. Seriously, they want to only provide wristbands to Austinites for supporting the club scene year round and for hosting the event? Sure, I agree, that makes perfect sense. So now, for the first time (I think) they are checking driver's licenses at the sale. Good policy. So why not send the on-sale info to anyone who asks? If I'm going to buy a wristband, AND they are going to provide the on-sale info only minutes/hours before the sale, OBVIOUSLY I have to live here in order to get to Waterloo in time for the sale, right? Silly stuff. Then I decided that the wristband isn't worth my time. I've bought it every year but every year there is just more and more incredible free stuff to do. I think I'll be perfectly happy without it this time around. I'll spend less time waiting in lines / trying to get to a club early to ensure entry. Or so I hope :)

Captain USA

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:25:46 -0600

"Yes, badge holders will have the option to buy 1 wristband at the low price when they pick up their badge." Not to be a smart ass, but can you share a link to any offciial info that supports this? It's the first I've heard of such a thing. Thanks.

Grape Ape

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:51:57 -0600

Yes, badge holders will have the option to buy 1 wristband at the low price when they pick up their badge.

ron

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:27:50 -0600

Is there still going to be wristbands reserved for those who've purchased a badge?

Bob Dobbs

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:02:31 -0600

Good riddance to whiney rubbish. Every year, the whiners come out in full force to complain about all the ways SXSW should bend to their will. Despite this, thousands of people have a great time every year. This year will be no exception.

norbizness

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:11:44 -0600

You're right, Bob, my not spending money on bracelets may (1) prevent this fledging enterprise from ever getting off the ground and (2) guarantee that you'll have plenty of room, up to and including your own couch and wet bar, for the Stooges show.

Shilli

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:48:16 -0600

Time to join the 512.

CharlesV

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:38:33 -0600

so since i've got an out of town cell phone, I'm SOL, despite having lived here for years?

Bob Dobbs

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:02:07 -0600

Obviously, you aren't actually familiar with Mr. Black, or you'd know that you've insanely overestimated his wealth. I'll say it again, on yet another thread - if you don't want to support SXSW, don't. More room for me and my friends at the Stooges show.

norbizness

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:16:20 -0600

I really am looking forward to making the purchase of Louis Black's fifteenth Lear Jet possible. Or maybe I'll continue to sneak in.