Coachella 2013 on sale next week!!! Maybe Stagecoach Soon?

[WLW]

:confused:INDIO (CBS) — The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will again be held over two consecutive weekends next year, organizers announced Monday.

Passes will go on sale Thursday through May 24.

Advance passes will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday for the festival, which is scheduled for April 12-14 and April 19-21, 2013, according to organizer Goldenvoice.



“The price you see is what you pay — prices reflect all fees included,” according to a statement on Coachella’s Facebook page.

The rest of the passes will go on sale early next year, organizers said.

The festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio was held over two weekends for the first time this year, and sold out quickly.

[JNPatton]

Wow, 11 months early. With the layaway plan and 7 payments it makes the high cost pretty bearable. Did some quick figures, GA Pass $349 + Car Camping $85 + Companion Parking $30 = $53/monthly payments for 7 months. Good thinking, it'll create a buzz all year too. Wonder if they'll do that for Stagecoach?

The only concern is that a year is a long time to trust someone like FrontGate with your money, what if they go out of business or something crazy before then? Their handling of the tickets for 2012 was pretty poor. Maybe this will spread out the rush enough to make it manageable?

[Chevgirl357]

Wow, 11 months early. With the layaway plan and 7 payments it makes the high cost pretty bearable. Did some quick figures, GA Pass $349 + Car Camping $85 + Companion Parking $30 = $53/monthly payments for 7 months. Good thinking, it'll create a buzz all year too. Wonder if they'll do that for Stagecoach?

The only concern is that a year is a long time to trust someone like FrontGate with your money, what if they go out of business or something crazy before then? Their handling of the tickets for 2012 was pretty poor. Maybe this will spread out the rush enough to make it manageable?

I think 11 months is WAAAAY too early. A lot of their audience (AND Stagecoach) have to budget and plan for the festival weekend. With people only a few weeks out of possible spending debts from their Coachella weekend, it sucks to have to shell out more $ for something that's a year away! And I don't think they neeed to create a buzz, they've sold out TWO weekends in record time. Did I hear you right, they're in fact using Frontgate again? I hope that company had a huge Lessons Learned meeting. Their silence about their screw-ups this year makes me think not...

[Raquellita]

I think 11 months is WAAAAY too early. A lot of their audience (AND Stagecoach) have to budget and plan for the festival weekend. With people only a few weeks out of possible spending debts from their Coachella weekend, it sucks to have to shell out more $ for something that's a year away! And I don't think they neeed to create a buzz, they've sold out TWO weekends in record time. Did I hear you right, they're in fact using Frontgate again? I hope that company had a huge Lessons Learned meeting. Their silence about their screw-ups this year makes me think not...
Ditto to EVERYTHING she just wrote.

[Cooter]

I think 11 months is WAAAAY too early. A lot of their audience (AND Stagecoach) have to budget and plan for the festival weekend. With people only a few weeks out of possible spending debts from their Coachella weekend, it sucks to have to shell out more $ for something that's a year away! And I don't think they neeed to create a buzz, they've sold out TWO weekends in record time. Did I hear you right, they're in fact using Frontgate again? I hope that company had a huge Lessons Learned meeting. Their silence about their screw-ups this year makes me think not...

no one is forced to buy presale, though. that's why they have the payment plan, so it is a lot easier on the wallet. this is for the people who have no doubt they are going and coming up with under $100 up front is hardly a ton of money...and if you don't have it you can take your chances next january.

[Cooter]

also, tickets are on sale this thursaday, not the 24th.

[dunefreak91910]

So Stagecoach 2013 should be April 26-28? If they go three days again?

[KUZN EDY]

I wish they did this for stagecoach. Ive already got plans for next year.

Heck... I would even buy a timeshare in ED1 if they sold them! Five days a year for the next 50 years, as long as they have a festival... Anything to not deal with the ticket frenzy again!

[Rose]

Just think about it

Coachella has such a reputation that they can just about sell out a 85k person per day festival for 3 days and two SEPERATE weekends BEFORE they announce the artists.

Stagecoach may not be far behind.

[caligirlUCR]

Wow this is super early . . . . I wonder if they will do this for stagecoach. I just wish they would be consistent with these things. and please o please dont use front gate again!!!

[Cooter]

presale is only a couple weeks earlier than last year. and yes, it's through frontgate.

[Raquellita]

I wish they did this for stagecoach. Ive already got plans for next year.

Heck... I would even buy a timeshare in ED1 if they sold them! Five days a year for the next 50 years, as long as they have a festival... Anything to not deal with the ticket frenzy again!
Ohhhh wouldn't that be great?

[annie]

I wish they did this for stagecoach. Ive already got plans for next year.

Heck... I would even buy a timeshare in ED1 if they sold them! Five days a year for the next 50 years, as long as they have a festival... Anything to not deal with the ticket frenzy again!

haha! I would definitely buy a time share if they offered it - trying to get a spot was so stressful in that "waiting room" back in November.

[Raquellita]

Waiting room...no bueno!

[ant8er]

Waiting room...no bueno!

I'm already developing a strategy for that: Taking the day off, borrowing as many laptops I can get my hands on, and using them all to simultaneously log into the dreaded Waiting Room.

Strength in numbers ;)

[gaypalmsprings]

only 2 tickets per billing address

[Raquellita]

only 2 tickets per billing address
I think she's talking about having more options to get chosen to get tickets.

[Raquellita]

I'm already developing a strategy for that: Taking the day off, borrowing as many laptops I can get my hands on, and using them all to simultaneously log into the dreaded Waiting Room.

Strength in numbers ;)
Luckily for me, I work in IT and have multiple laptops around AND I handle the telephones as well, so I have like 3 phones around me most of the time. It was so funny last year because I'd hit redial one at a time in a row on all 3 phones, then I would spin in my chair to start all over again from the first one. I looked like a freak! :D I could've gotten dizzy and missed my chance all together.

[KUZN EDY]

I'm already developing a strategy for that: Taking the day off, borrowing as many laptops I can get my hands on, and using them all to simultaneously log into the dreaded Waiting Room.

Strength in numbers ;)

Think about how much worse it will be this year because everyone will be doing the same thing! Not only will I have as many computers as i get my hands on, I will aslo be networking with all my friends to get on thier computers too and first one in gives me a call. I bet there will be at least 5 times as many "computers" trying to get in at the first few minutes than last year. I really hope they change something. Pre-sale right now would be a great idea!

[dunefreak91910]

I wish they did it like NASCAR races. Let people buy their same tickets from the previous year, or upgrade if available, before the rest of the tickets go to public sale.

[WLW]

I'm already developing a strategy for that: Taking the day off, borrowing as many laptops I can get my hands on, and using them all to simultaneously log into the dreaded Waiting Room.

Strength in numbers ;)

That nice. Overload the system worse than last year.

[Raquellita]

I wish they did it like NASCAR races. Let people buy their same tickets from the previous year, or upgrade if available, before the rest of the tickets go to public sale.
Now THAT would be good!

[Raquellita]

That nice. Overload the system worse than last year.
The Devil (goldenvoice) made us do it!

[ant8er]

That nice. Overload the system worse than last year.

LOL.... as long as I get my tickets ;)

I just bought Coachella Week #2 with car camping. Needless to say, the Front Gate process was MUCH better than last year's SC2012. Don't know if there was a waiting room cuz it felt like Ticketmaster's system where you get updates every minute (e.g., "there's many people ahead of you", "you're almost there", etc.). Too bad it wasn't exactly like TM, where you get an estimated wait time, but at least it was an improvement! :D

[angiemarie123]

LOL.... as long as I get my tickets ;)

I just bought Coachella Week #2 with car camping. Needless to say, the Front Gate process was MUCH better than last year's SC2012. Don't know if there was a waiting room cuz it felt like Ticketmaster's system where you get updates every minute (e.g., "there's many people ahead of you", "you're almost there", etc.). Too bad it wasn't exactly like TM, where you get an estimated wait time, but at least it was an improvement! :D

so did you use a laptop, or a desktop? I don't know of anyone that got on with their desktop or work computer... something with the firewall or phishing filters I think it was...

[ant8er]

so did you use a laptop, or a desktop? I don't know of anyone that got on with their desktop or work computer... something with the firewall or phishing filters I think it was...

I used the desktop at work. Logged in at 11:05 am (completely forgot about the 10 am sale). Tried to get Week #1, and while I was in standby a red banner message came on my screen that said something to the effect of "You are currently waiting in line for Week #1 tickets, but tickets are selling fast and odds are you may not get any. Would you like to try for Week #2?" On the bottom was a list of available sections and camping options and it would refresh every minute. After 15 minutes I saw that some camping options were sold out, so I tried Week #2 around 11:20. Another red banner showed up that said "You're waiting for Week #2. It looks like you have a good chance of getting tickets. Do not log off." 30 minutes later I got the tickets I wanted. Like I said, the FrontGate experience was WAAAAY better than SC2012.

[Rose]

I used the desktop at work. Logged in at 11:05 am (completely forgot about the 10 am sale). Tried to get Week #1, and while I was in standby a red banner message came on my screen that said something to the effect of "You are currently waiting in line for Week #1 tickets, but tickets are selling fast and odds are you may not get any. Would you like to try for Week #2?" On the bottom was a list of available sections and camping options and it would refresh every minute. After 15 minutes I saw that some camping options were sold out, so I tried Week #2 around 11:20. Another red banner showed up that said "You're waiting for Week #2. It looks like you have a good chance of getting tickets. Do not log off." 30 minutes later I got the tickets I wanted. Like I said, the FrontGate experience was WAAAAY better than SC2012.

So you waited for just about an hour to purchase WOW. Does it seem like it's still a lottery or first come first serve?

[ant8er]

So you waited for just about an hour to purchase WOW. Does it seem like it's still a lottery or first come first serve?

I waited less than an hour DESPITE logging in over hour late... AND I still got what I wanted (albeit week #2, not #1).

I have a good feeling it was 1st-come, first-served. Like I said, I can't really say for sure. The red banner updates were helpful. Not as good as Ticketmaster's "Your estimated wait time is ___ minutes", but good enough.

Hopefully our SC2013 ticket experience (whenever that happens) is better than last years :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Janell24]

I hope SC is back to 2 day's

[Raquellita]

I hope SC is back to 2 day's
Haha well maybe a week. We need time to pack. :p

[JNPatton]

So you waited for just about an hour to purchase WOW. Does it seem like it's still a lottery or first come first serve?


I waited less than an hour DESPITE logging in over hour late... AND I still got what I wanted (albeit week #2, not #1).

I have a good feeling it was 1st-come, first-served. Like I said, I can't really say for sure. The red banner updates were helpful. Not as good as Ticketmaster's "Your estimated wait time is ___ minutes", but good enough.

Hopefully our SC2013 ticket experience (whenever that happens) is better than last years :mad: :mad: :mad:

I was saying this before... For SC2012 I signed on to Front gate about 30 mins AFTER tickets started going on sale (after seeing people complain on FB about how long it was taking) I was on and off in under 10 minutes and got my tickets without a problem (no camping though) It is NOT first come, first served. I think its just luck of the draw.

[Cooter]

in a way it is a good thing, otherwise all the scalpers would be on with their programs blocking thousands of tickets from the fans.

[unclefeiny]

I don't mind waiting as long as I get my stuff. The wait for the actual event is a lot more painful.

[caligirlUCR]

I hope SC is back to 2 day's

I agree - I want it back to two days as well!!!! I really like the Friday to just hang out and par . . . I mean relax :0)

[Raquellita]

I hope SC is back to 2 day's
DUH! I thought you said you wished SC was going to be back in 2 days. What a dork I am! :eek:

[jlrapp8]

I agree - I want it back to two days as well!!!! I really like the Friday to just hang out and par . . . I mean relax :0)

thats what thursday was for

[Joey]

Are they doing pre sale for SC? I want p1 tickets and can never get them! If they do do a pre sale will we be notified in advance? I have to get p1 this year...

[annie]

thats what thursday was for

exactly - i love the three days

[JNPatton]

exactly - i love the three days

I liked the 3 day schedule! Made it more of a marathon, less of a sprint as far as drinking goes... I like those kinda marathons...

[bluegrass lover]

I liked the 3 day schedule! Made it more of a marathon, less of a sprint as far as drinking goes... I like those kinda marathons...

I posted under booze restrictions when I should have said HI in this thread. So HI EVERYBODY!! I loved getting there on Thur and staying until Mon because I danced, partied and had fun with my new friends for 4 days. I danced so much that my feet were killing me and I was so tired on Mon but, I can't wait to do it all again next year! My philosopy is the more days to party the better!!

[unclefeiny]

I liked the 3 day schedule! Made it more of a marathon, less of a sprint as far as drinking goes... I like those kinda marathons...

I just sprinted for 4 days.

[JNPatton]

I just sprinted for 4 days.

You are a machine. I'm convinced you just powered down at night. Full speed every time I saw you!

[Janell24]

We like friday to settle in our Hotel room, get dinner and shop, I really like SC as a 2day event

[Rose]

We like friday to settle in our Hotel room, get dinner and shop, I really like SC as a 2day event

You don't have to go on Friday.

You can enjoy your day anyway you want to and not wish others a shorter festival.

[Cooter]

We like friday to settle in our Hotel room, get dinner and shop, I really like SC as a 2day event

with a year to plan why can't you get there on a thursday?

[caligirlUCR]

I always get there on thurdays . . . but its a set up get everything settled day. Then I liked Friday as a nothing to do but hang out, party, relax and meet new people in the camping areas - kind of a day.

Maybe I would like friday better if the gates opened later since the preformers start later in the day . . . . I wasnt a fan of gates opening three hours before the preformers started. Because I do go in when the gates open to get a spot.

So my preference would be to go back to two days and leave the friday as a social day. Since once you are in the festival people arent as laid back and social as they are in the camping areas. People keep more to themselevs and with their group at the actual concert part.

[Raquellita]

My philosopy is the more days to party the better!!
I'll drink to that!

[Joey]

any word on a presale?

[NiciD]

Hey guys,

Me and my friend are looking at going to Coachella next year. We’d be looking at booking one of the VIP Travel Packages.

Has anyone ever booked this before?

Is so… can you offer any advice?!

From what I’ve seen online, how it works when booking on a payment plan is you pay 20% down payment when booking, another 30% in August, 20% in Oct and then 30% in Jan.
Heres my issue… we wont be in a position to book until August… so does anyone know if that will be still possible?!

Anyone who’s gone to Coachella with a travel package – share your wisedom with me ;0)

[unclefeiny]

I'm not trying to be rude, but you might be able to get better info on the Coachella message board instead of the Stagecoach message board.

[Janell24]

Becaue some people work

[gris007]

I wish they did it like NASCAR races. Let people buy their same tickets from the previous year, or upgrade if available, before the rest of the tickets go to public sale.

now that would be great!! a lot less stressful!

[Raquellita]

Becaue some people work
Haha, I remember that.

[Janell24]

with a year to plan why can't you get there on a thursday?

Because some people work and can't get thursday off

[Janell24]

You don't have to go on Friday.

You can enjoy your day anyway you want to and not wish others a shorter festival.

I'm not going to pay all that money and not go, We leave after work on friday and would miss half of the concert, I like 2 day's.

[gaypalmsprings]

I'm not going to pay all that money and not go, We leave after work on friday and would miss half of the concert, I like 2 day's.

You are only in Redlands. Why all the fuss? You need to learn grammar as well as math.

[t16mog]

Im already planning for it......i cant wait already...

[t24mog]

^^ oops posted from an account that I didnt think worked! ahah.

Yep...I'm already thinkin about it....last year it was so hot the plastic on the beer pong table warped...didnt work out so well...gotta think how to remedy the situation...

[aaronchester08]

Can't wait til the line-up is released and tix go on-sale!

[Rose]

I'm not going to pay all that money and not go, We leave after work on friday and would miss half of the concert, I like 2 day's.

Remember that this is a business enterprise that needs to make a profit. SC is not making any money with people sitting around the campgrounds drinking and eating the food they personally brought in. They need to make the most money possible and that's getting people into the festival where they can sell you water, drinks, food plus all the extras you might purchase.

[golf1here]

This year we are going to be COMFORTABLE at Coachella! Last year was a little miserable having to crawl in and out of our pup tent never being able to stand and stretch out. This year we have scored a Standing Room Tent I found on Amazon! Not only do you not have to crawl in and out but its got a 8 foot ceiling! We can put a queen size air mattress two chairs and a table and still have room to move around. The best part is it only takes about 5 min. to put up! 2889

[Rose]

I have heard that Tenting is soooooo last year SMH


This year we are going to be COMFORTABLE at Coachella! Last year was a little miserable having to crawl in and out of our pup tent never being able to stand and stretch out. This year we have scored a Standing Room Tent I found on Amazon! Not only do you not have to crawl in and out but its got a 8 foot ceiling! We can put a queen size air mattress two chairs and a table and still have room to move around. The best part is it only takes about 5 min. to put up! 2889