Bonnaroo 2018 Adventure Guide by Bonnaroo

2018

ADVENTURE GUIDE

WELCOME

“Bonnaroooooo!!!” That’s the epic call-to-arms that musicians started chanting from the stage way back in 2002, when the first Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival took place on this very farm that we are still proud to call our home. And here we are, all these years later, getting ready for our 17 th adventure through Great Stage Park. It’s crazy to think about all the new friends we’ve made along the way. U2, Jay-Z, Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Metallica, Tool, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Widespread Panic, The Dead and Paul McCartney have all stopped by to deliver iconic performances, and we are proud to have watched Kendrick Lamar, Portugal. The Man, Alabama Shakes, My Morning Jacket, Chance the Rapper and returning performers like Alt-J, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Moon Taxi, The Revivalists, Trombone Shorty and Sylvan Esso grow from festival undercards to international headliners. This year, we are excited to add to that

enduring legacy by welcoming a few fresh faces to The Farm for the first time. Both festival favorites in their own right, Muse will headline the What Stage on Friday night while The Killers will close out the stage, and the weekend as a whole, on Sunday night. In between, Eminem will return to Bonnaroo for the first time since 2011, when he helped us celebrate our 10 th birthday, for what is sure to be another amazing set on Saturday night. Bonnaroo is not like other fests and, to prove it, Bon Iver will return to The Farm to offer two completely unique sets on Saturday, while Bassnectar will play well past 1 a.m. at the Which Stage on Friday. Of course, we are also happy to welcome Future and our old pal Sturgill Simpson to the What Stage for the first time, too. Electronic musicians have been a key part of the Bonnaroo experience since the beginning and, last year, we carved out a permanent, open-air, late-night-friendly home for dance music on The Farm known as The Other. That’s in addition to the perennial favorite Kalliope, an all-night dance party known for its pyro, predawn sunrise sets and pop-up shows by the likes of Pretty Lights and Skrillex. This year, we are pumped to introduce Day-Break, a brand-new,

shaded chill-zone built around Kalliope that will screen classic films like Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, and Elf. Kalliope’s resident DJs will also use the space to serenade you with some choice beats while you take a breath between the next leg of your musical marathon. The SuperJam has long become synonymous with Bonnaroo and this year’s signature offering will double as a tribute to the legendary Tom Petty. We were proud to host Petty in both 2006— when he brought along Stevie Nicks!— and in 2013. On Friday, an all-star cast will honor our favorite Heartbreaker. Led by Patrick Hallahan, who has played Bonnaroo more than almost any artist as a member of My Morning Jacket, and Craig Pfunder of VHS or Beta, Into the Great Wide Open—A SuperJam™ Celebrating The Music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers will weave in a who’s who of Roo performers —as well as some super-secret surprise guests. And, speaking of class-act celebrations, this year, we are also beyond excited to welcome the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. The Nashville-based radio program has rarely, in its 92-year history, taken its famed show outside Music City and, on Sunday, That Tent will join New York’s Carnegie Hall and Washington, D.C.’s

Kennedy Center as one of a few esteemed stages that have hosted this true American institution. Opry members Bobby Bare, Del McCoury Band, Old Crow Medicine Show and Riders in the Sky will all appear alongside rising stars Brothers Osborne, LANCO, Lucie Silvas and others. (True fact: Both Del and Old Crow played that very first Bonnaroo back in 2002.) A big part of that Bonnaroo magic is what happens off stage too, and we hope you’ll spend some time exploring our 800-acre home. Whether it’s circling around Centeroo, taking a dip in our fountain oasis or exploring one of the many parties taking place in our newly refreshed PLAZAs, we are confident that there’s something new and exciting for each and every Bonnaroovian this year. The number 17 is synonymous with a desire for peace and love for all of humanity, and we can’t think of a better way to describe our utopian city. We can’t wait to celebrate our 17 th birthday with you!

The Bonnaroo Team

A WORD ABOUT OUR PARTNERS

nother year back on The Farm… What a ride it’s been, and we’re ready to continue the journey! Year after year, our success would not be possible without the partners who, like us, are dedicated to fostering a unique Bonnaroo experience for every attendee, artist and staff member. We would like to sincerely thank all of our partners for supporting our creativity, our community and all of our social good endeavors. Our friends @MillerLite are back with The New Music on Tap Lounge, boasting an awesome lineup of up-and-coming bands. The constant curators at Red Bull Music Academy will bring some musical prodigies to the Christmas Barn and Silent Disco. Come by the Oasis at BACARDí Bay to experience (real) sand under your feet and play some volleyball while sipping on a refreshing BACARDí cocktail. And Lay’s is joining us this weekend for their Bonnaroo debut with Flavor of the Fest. Wanna impress your BonnaBOO? Exercise with our friends at Asics and keep your mind and body sound all weekend. Over in the campgrounds, stop by The Campout with Coleman located in the B-Hive (PLAZA 4) for a chance to win premium camping gear, chill to some tunes and participate in a communal art project. Need to look fly? Head over to the LG LaundROO Lounge to wash the day away with clean clothes and refresh your festival look. Hungry? Keep your eyes open for pop-up snack surprises from our friends at Lärabar, Nature Valley, Old El Paso and Totino’s. No festival experience would be complete without TLC from our best neighbors at State Farm—be sure to swing by the Neighborhood of Good to hang with friends. There are hundreds of adventures ahead, so wander off the beaten path and discover the magic. Again, we would like to extend a thank you to all of our partners, whose support not only makes Bonnaroo possible, but also makes it a more enjoyable weekend for all Bonnaroovians.

In recognition of their invaluable support they offer, the Bonnaroo community extends special thanks to: Miller Lite Fiat Asics Uber Les Paul Foundation Crazy Mountain Brewing

BACARDÍ Lay’s M&Ms SiriusXM Jambands.com Oskar Blues

PayPal LG Coleman Tito’s Handmade Vodka Pandora Fader

Red Bull Music Academy Barefoot Wine YouTube Red Eco Products Jambase Relix

State Farm Twitter Lärabar Totino’s Old El Paso Nature Valley Bell’s Brewery

CONTENTS Welcome to Bonnaroo A Word About Our Sponsors General Information A Look at Bonnaroo’s Sustainability 24 Bonnaroo Works Foundation 28 Into The Great Wide Open: 4 7 10 21

Publisher: Bonnaroo Music

& Arts Festival Editor: Mike Greenhaus Executive Editor: Amy Jacques

Associate Editors: Matt Inman, Raffaela Kenny-Cincotta Essayist: Jeff Tamarkin Creative Directors:

Jacob Matthews and Julianna Cvetetic Creative team: Ben Cart,

Jeff Cuellar Design: Red Herring Design Contributing Photographers:

Dean Budnick, John Patrick Gatta Section Editors: Ricky Ginsburg, Phil Guignon, Robyn Reitzes Distribution: Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

Saluting This Year’s SuperJam

36 What’s on the Menu: This Year’s Food Vendor Offerings

42 Just Southeast Of Nashville: The Grand Ole Opry Comes to Bonnaroo

46 All Night Long: How Electronic

Music Found a Home on The Farm

50 Happy Roo Day: Expanding the

Bonnaroo Community Experience

54 We Could Stop Right Here: St.

Paul and The Broken Bones’ journey from fans to Roo family

57 Introducing Day-Break 58 Experiences

Thank you to our house photography team, whose work is featured throughout the guide 9

GENERAL INFORMATION ENTRY POLICY The Neighborhood

While Bonnaroo can often feel like you’re on another planet, we are located in the hustle and bustle of a fully functioning city. We look for your help to respect the local neighbors and businesses during your time in Manchester—obey pedestrian rules and respect anyone you may come in contact with. Remember, we are guests here. Show everyone some Bonnaroo love.

Wristbands

We use an ultrahigh security wristband system called RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) that equips each wristband with its own uniquely coded chip. Wristbands must be worn at all times. Your wristband will be scanned when you enter the tollbooths and each time you enter/exit the Tower or Arch entrances into Centeroo. Do not tamper with your wristband in any way. Do not cut it, burn it, stretch it, fold, spindle or mutilate it. Altered wristbands will be invalid, and any person in possession of an altered wristband will be charged a

replacement fee or may be ejected from the festival site. If you have any questions or problems with your wristband (even if it itches), then visit one of the two Wristband Customer Service stations located at the Tower entrance and The Arch entrance to Centeroo. NOTE: You MUST register your wristband in order to enter the festival. This can be done online or through the mobile app.

RE-ENTRY POLICY In+ Out of Campgrounds in a Vehicle

We hope you won’t need to leave our little utopia during the festival. But if you do, please wait until Friday evening to give everyone a chance to arrive, unless there is a serious emergency. It is best to arrive on The Farm with enough supplies to last you the whole weekend. If you forget something, then we’ve got you covered. There are two General Stores onsite offering a variety of items for all your weekend needs. Anytime you leave the campgrounds, you’ll have to go through another vehicle search when you return (just like you were entering for the first time). Remember, you may only exit through the East and West Tollbooths.

In + Out of Campgrounds on Foot

You may leave and re-enter the event grounds on foot at any time and as often as you like, but only through the East and West Tollbooths. You must be scanned out by our staff and scanned back in when you return. VERY IMPORTANT: If you do not have your wristband scanned out, then you will not be allowed to re-enter the site. It’s obvious, but we have to say it: Do not attempt to leave through Highway Tollbooth, even if you originally came in there. It’s a highway. It’s dangerous. What would your mother say?

Camping and Parking Vehicle Passes All vehicles entering the festival site MUST have a valid vehicle pass. If you are camping with your car in GA, then you will need a Car Camping Pass. If you will be driving in daily and parking, then you will need a Day Parking Pass. The Day Parking lot opens on Thursday at 8 a.m. and Day Parking passes will not be accepted prior to this time. All vehicle passes can be purchased on the Bonnaroo website.

official vehicles through. All specialty programs will come with a program-specific vehicle pass. This includes VIP, Groop Camping, Le Bon Tents and Community Camping. Additionally, VIP and Platinum ticket holders will receive a vehicle pass.

CAMPING/ CAMPGROUNDS Camping The campgrounds are conveniently divided into sections by streets (East-West) and avenues (North-South). Each General Admission Campground section is strategically named on the official Bonnaroo Site Map so you can find your way home, and tell people where to find you. The campgrounds will close at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018. As a safety measure, there will be no open fires

Emergency Vehicle Access

Our roads may not look like city streets, but for emergency and maintenance vehicles, they are efficient—as long as they stay clear. Please do not walk in the middle of the road. Walk in the wide shoulders to let

allowed inside the festival grounds. (This specifically includes the campgrounds.) Please exercise extraordinary caution with matches, disposal of cigarette butts and any other type of open flame.

Family Camping

Family Camping has always been a part of the Bonnaroo community. This year, we want to invite families who want to camp in a chill, family-friendly environment to sign up in advance to participate. The Family Camping area is located in the General Admission Campgrounds, so fans must have a regular Bonnaroo Car Camping Pass to bring a vehicle into the designated Family Camping area. There is no additional cost to camp in this area beyond the Camping Pass. When you arrive at Bonnaroo, let the Tollbooth staff know you are in Family Camping and they will mark your vehicle to help parking staff direct you to the Family Camping area.

Patrons with Disabilities: Accessible Camping & Parking The Accessible Camping and Accessible Day Parking areas are close to the entrance of Centeroo and are reserved for fans with mobility impairments. A government-issued accessible parking license plate, placard or hangtag is required to use these areas. For more information about the Access Program: bonnaroo.com/accessibility.

PLAZAs

Camping at Bonnaroo is hardly “camping” by most definitions of the word (unless your local park offers free Wi-Fi, karaoke, showers, celebrity surprises, late-night parties and more…sounds like an awesome park). PLAZAs are strategically located public places throughout the campgrounds for the community to gather, enjoy art and activities, as well as have access to amenities, info, medical or other safety needs. No matter where you’re camping, you’ll have a PLAZA nearby. We’re taking inspiration from the most beautiful public spaces around the world that bring people together as a community to have an awesome time. Previously called “PODS”, PLAZAs have so many fun improvements coming your way that they simply felt too big to fit into something called a POD… check out some of what we’ve got in store below, and keep an eye out for more updates before the festival including more structures like The Grind and The Garage! ALL PLAZAs INCLUDE: Shade, free public Wi-Fi, showers, fun activities and art, charging stations, Clean Vibes Trading Post redemption centers, misting stations, medical staff, safety stations, information and portable restrooms.

Bathrooms

In 2016, we debuted our fancy new permanent bathrooms. Aside from the permanent structures, we will have a mixture of vacuum toilets and port-o-johns available throughout the campgrounds to meet all of your urgent needs. They are cleaned frequently, but they are also used frequently, so please do your part to make the porta-potty experience as clean and enjoyable (maybe that’s not the right word) as possible. Use them only to deposit what nature intended and help keep them clean. With that being said, please DO NOT dispose of any sanitary wipes in any of the bathrooms. Remember the Golden Rule of public toilets: Leave them as you’d like to find them. Bathrooms in the GA Campgrounds are the traditional portable affairs, equipped with hand sanitizer units and seat covers. Those in the VIP Campground are more—ahem—commodious. There are also hand sanitizers and stand-alone handwashing units in each bathroom—please use them!

Hand Washing + Water Stations

Hand-washing stations are located at each PLAZA as well as in Centeroo, so you can brush those teeth, wet that face and cleanse that soul. The water at these stations is 100% filtered and drinkable, so feel free to fill up your water bottles. Remember, this is not your bathtub— there are showers for bathing.

Showers Showers can be found at most PLAZA locations, indicated on your festival map. Showers are operated and cleaned by our very own shower fairies during hours of operation: Wednesday from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. at PLAZAs 2, 3 + 10, and Thursday-Sunday from 6 a.m.-2 a.m. at all locations. On Monday, showers will be open from 6 a.m.11 a.m. Showers cost $10 during peak hours (daily between 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6 p.m.-10 p.m.)

Bonnaroo Golf Cart Service For a fee, we offer a golf-cart taxi service to help you get around the campgrounds. Designated routes are indicated on your festival map and the taxis are clearly marked, so be on the lookout—flag one down to catch a ride!

SAFETY INFO Safety Staff

You can find our safety staff roaming through the campground—at every PLAZA, the entrances to Centeroo and the Main Venue and at all the stages, as well as throughout all of Centeroo and the Main Venue. Any staff member at the Tollbooths can answer any questions or concerns you may have entering the festival. Our safety (aka, security) staff is trained to help make sure everyone has a good time and stays safe. If you have a security issue in the campgrounds, then each PLAZA has a security station open 24 hours. Mounted security patrols (yes, on horseback!) roam the campground areas at all times and can assist as well. Lasso one if you need help. All vehicles will be searched upon entry to the festival at the Tollbooths (which you should definitely keep in mind when deciding what to bring). And prepare to be (politely) searched each time you enter Centeroo or the Main Venue. Remember, our security staff is truly here to help... whatever the issue may be.

Medical Tents

Lots of things can happen on The Farm: bee stings, arm-wrestling injuries, faces rocked off while dancing. That’s why the Main Venue, Centeroo and every PLAZA is home to a Bonnaroo medical tent, staffed around the clock with licensed medical staff. The medical tents are a “Safe Haven.” In Centeroo, a medical tent is located nearby the new Oasis area and the Silent Disco— look for the balloon overhead. In the Main Venue, medical services are located near The Arch entrance as well as behind the Guest Bleachers at the What Stage. Medical staff is always on duty. In an emergency, if you’re not near a medical tent, find a staff person with a radio or notify the nearest security personnel so that they can get you whatever help you may need.

Food Safety

Please don’t buy from unlicensed vendors. We work hard to ensure that all official food and drink is good and safe. And really, if you buy something from an unlicensed vendor, you have no idea what you’re getting. There is a lot of great stuff to buy from official Bonnaroo vendors, who deserve your business, and have made a real commitment to support Bonnaroo.

CENTEROO / MAIN VENUE Hours of Operation

Centeroo is the heart of the festival. It opens at noon on Thursday, June 7, and will stay open nonstop, just like Las Vegas, until 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 10. Adjacent to Centeroo is the Main Venue, where the What Stage is located. The Main Venue opens at 2 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and closes after the What Stage headliner takes their last bow. When you enter these areas, you’ll be searched and you must show your all-powerful wristband. You do not need to purchase a ticket for the various activities throughout Centeroo, with the exception of the Ferris Wheel and the Big Ass Water Slide.

Bag Policy (NEW)

We have a NEW Bag Policy for Centeroo & Main Venue this year. Please make sure to plan accordingly for your trip into Centeroo. Here are the restrictions on bag/sizing: Clear Bags up to 20” x 15” x 9”, Clear ZipTop Bag up to one gallon, waist pack or Fanny-Pack, Small Clutch Bag up to 4.5” x 5.5”, Empty Hydration pack up to 20” x 15” x 9” with a limit of 2 pockets. For additional details on items allowed into Centeroo & the Main Venue please visit bonnaroo.com.

Totem Guidelines (NEW)

A few notes about Totems. All Totems must be 7 feet tall or UNDER. All Totem poles my be PVC pipe, light wood or aluminum. No more than an inch in diameter. No sharp edges or offenseive language please. There 15

will be NO Totems allowed in front of the soundboard. All Totems must be behind the soundboard at any stage or they will be confiscated.

What Is Not Allowed Inside Centeroo + Main Venue

No cans or glass bottles of any kind. No alcohol, video recording devices, professional photography equipment or cameras with detachable lenses longer than 2 inches (point-and-shoot cameras without additional lenses are OK), laser pens or focused-light devices, lawn chairs, folding chairs that sit higher than a foot off the ground, or anything that might impair the sight of other spectators (like flags, umbrellas or shade structures) or is prohibited anywhere else on the festival grounds. We reserve the right to add items to this list if necessary. All patrons are subject to a search by Bonnaroo security personnel upon entry into Centeroo and the Main Venue. Please be advised that Bonnaroo and its

promoters, performers and staff will not be responsible for any items that are confiscated during search procedures.

Barricade Arrangements at the What and Which Stages

Following the model of most European festivals, we have implemented a double barricade system in the very front of the What Stage and the Which Stage. This system allows more fans access to the up-front experience over the course of the weekend. As shown in the diagram, the entrances to the pit areas are located at the front of the stage on each side. A queue will be created on both sides along the venue walls. Each pit will be cleared after each performance, allowing a new group of fans to enter the area. You are not allowed to remain in the area to wait for the next concert. If you want to be in a pit for any of the performances at the What or Which Stage, please be sure to get in line well before the performance is scheduled to

begin. And keep in mind, you must follow the instructions of all security personnel, who work actively to ensure that you and everyone around you enjoy a great concert experience. General Stores There are two General Stores located on the festival grounds—both in the campgrounds. General Stores are open from 9 a.m.–3 a.m. during the festival (closing earlier on Sunday night) and offer personal hygiene items, batteries, disposable cameras, ice, beer, water, soda, food—you get the picture.

GENERAL INFO Locker Rentals For a fee, lockers are available to stash your stuff in during the festival. Lockers can be found inside the Main Venue right past The Arch and are accessible all weekend long. Info Booths

There are two main Info Booths on the festival grounds—one inside the Main Venue (near The Arch), and the other in Centeroo. Both are noted on your festival map. You’ll also find Satellite Info Booths located at each PLAZA. PLAZA Info Booths stay open 24 hours until Monday. The Centroo Info Booth will close at 10 p.m. on Sunday. The Main Venue Info Booth is only open during main venue events. Lost + Found Lost + Found is located at PLAZA 4. If you lose something, or someone, check there first. If it (or they) are not there the first time, then check again later. And if you find something that needs to be returned to its owner, please drop it off at PLAZA 4 next to The Tower or at any Info Booth on the festival site. Lost + Found will close at noon on Monday. You may also look for and/or claim your lost items in our online database at bonnaroo.com/lostandfound.

Telephones + Service

There is a cellphone tower on the property, but with so many Bonnaroovians texting and sending photos to jealous friends back home, service can be inconsistent. If you have an emergency and need access to a phone, visit any Info Booth for assistance.

ATMs

If you need cash, ATMs can be found in Centeroo, the Main Venue, at the General Stores and at PLAZAs. All locations are clearly marked on your festival map.

Clean Vibes Help Keep the Scene Clean

With great fun comes great responsibility. Please help Clean Vibes, our heroic trash and recycling crew, by keeping your site and the concert areas clean. Recycle, compost and pick up after yourself. What goes where: RECYCLING: Place in recycling collection bins throughout site and blue bags at your campsite. All plastic containers, aluminum and tin cans, glass, clean mixed paper, drink cartons, plastic packaging and grocery bags can be recycled this year. COMPOST: Place all food waste and other compostables in compost collection bins throughout the site or in clear bags at your campsite. (Do not contaminate with trash.)

All plates, cups, forks and other food service items sold by festival vendors are compostable. CIGARETTE BUTTS: Place in butt bins located throughout Centeroo for recycling or collect and turn them in at the Clean Vibes Trading Post for prizes. LANDFILL: If it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be recycled or composted, then place it in the landfill collection bins throughout the site or in a clear bag at your campsite. Styrofoam, chip bags, ice cream and candy wrappers should go in this bin. When the music stops, please clean up your campsite. (Get extra bags at your PLAZA.) Pick up bottle caps and any other debris. Tie up your bags and leave them at the edge of the road. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take it from there. Collect cans, cups, and bottles or cigarette butts using a bag from the Clean Vibes Trading Post in Planet Roo and trade them in for points to redeem for a variety of great prizes.

Soberoo

Soberoo is a group of passionate, likeminded music fans who choose to remain drug-free and alcohol-free at the festival. The group holds meetings daily at noon, 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and midnight. (There is no midnight meeting on Sunday.) Look for the yellow balloons and get full details at the Soberoo Tent located across from That Tent in Centeroo.

This year, we will host a “morning stretch/ spiritual strength” session at 10 a.m. and a guided meditation at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. PLEASE NOTE: Soberoo has absolutely no opinion on the issue of drugs and alcohol, and neither condemns or condones it. Our simple purpose is to provide support and information to those who seek the comfort and camaraderie of other clean and sober people at the festival. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stay substance-free at Bonnaroo. Though Soberoo consists primarily of those recovering from addiction, we are open to anyone who wishes to remain clean and sober this weekend.

Services for Fans with Disabilities

Look on the info boards, or stop by the Access Center Tent near The Tower and PLAZA 4 for further information about the Access Program.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS HOSPITAL:

Medical Center of Manchester (931) 728-6354

POLICE:

Coffee County Sheriff’s Department (931) 728-3591 Manchester Police Department (931) 728-2099

CRISIS HOTLINE: (800) 681-7444

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE/ TOW TRUCKS/LOCKSMITH: Hullett’s Service Center (931) 224-0158

RV WATER PUMPING:

United Site Services 1-800-Toilets (864-5387)

2017 SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS

BY THE NUMBERS Help us make 2018 even more green.

1,050

BonnaROOTS Together, we ate, drank and raised thousands of dollars for the greater good.

VOLUNTEER HOURS

POUNDS

of organic local food donated

30 SOLAR POWERED

In order to complete this major feat of food recovery, the team of four volunteers made daily runs with our caterers and spent the Monday after the festival working with all the food vendors onsite to collect any of their useable leftover food.

yoga classes, performances and panels at the Solar Stage. Don’t miss all the fun, interesting conversations we have lined up for this year! We have everything from a podcast taping with Keep It! to music to craft brewers discussing their passion.

1,200 PHONES CHARGED

29,000 500+ food recovered from vendors & catering operations

GUEST DINNERS

Solar Stage + Solar Power

Bonnaroo Food Recovery

POUNDS OF

564

450

using solar phone chargers all over the farm!

FAMILIES & ORGANIZATIONS HELPED

WE CAN’T EVEN COUNT HOW MANY OF YOU TWERKED

with Big Freedia. This year, come hip-hop dance with us each morning at 11!

PLANET ROO OVER

PEOPLE

200 LEARNED

how to make a grain bowl from Chef Hugh Acheson in the Academy. Be sure to check this year’s schedule, chock-full of ways to make the world better, learn and express yourself!

ROOuse & ROOcycle

OVER

2,500 SIGNED 1,000 MEDITATED 2,000 REGISTERED PEOPLE

PEOPLE

with the Art of Living Oxfam’s petition in support of reconsideration of the refugee ban, allowing more people fleeing their homes from violence to apply for asylum in the U.S.

PEOPLE

with the fine folks at Headcount to vote or learn more about upcoming elections. Headcount is back this year and we want to triple this number! Get to Planet Roo and register to vote!

TOTAL TOTAL 161.36 TOTAL TONS 301.36 TONS 140 TONS of recycling/reuse

diverted from Landfill

of compost collected 21

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INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN

How this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SuperJam will honor a Bonnaroo legend BY RAFFAELA KENNY-CINCOTTA

PHOTO: John Patrick Gatta

om Petty is everywhere: His voice lives in your headphones and his style manifests in your closet; his rock-star attitude reverberates in your favorite band’s strut, and his lyrics cycle through your psyche, ready for a sing-along to “American Girl” or “Free Fallin’” at any moment. Even here at Bonnaroo, you can find Tom Petty. His spirit has been ingrained in the festival’s identity since he first headlined the main stage in 2006 and gloriously returned in 2013. “I predict we’re going to have an incredible time tonight,” he told a crowd of thousands at Bonnaroo five years ago. And although the singer departed far too soon— he passed on Oct. 2 at the age of 66—this year’s SuperJam will pick up where Petty left off. Into The Great Wide Open will celebrate Petty in the best way possible, by playing his favorite tunes and culling the type of infectious energy he was famous for. In the words of Josh Roth, senior director of programming at Superfly, Into The Great Wide Open is something that the Bonnaroo community needs. While everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Red Hot Chili Peppers to Coldplay has paid tribute to Petty in the musical sense, this year’s SuperJam aims to do much more than recant his songbook. It will be “a cathartic way to honor one of the all-time greats.” Into The Great Wide Open will also elevate Bonnaroo’s annual SuperJam beyond what is usually an amazing party to create an event that is as fun as it is heartfelt. The goal is to honor Petty’s legacy while simultaneously creating an

atmosphere of love, community and passion for some of the best rock-and-roll ever written. The SuperJam house band is made up of a fleet of famous rockers including My Morning Jacket’s Patrick Hallahan and Tom Blankenship, as well as Pat Sansone (Wilco), Craig Pfunder (VHS or Beta), Mark Charles Heidinger (Vandaveer), Daniel Creamer (The Texas Gentlemen) and The Watson Twins. The entire set is the brainchild of longtime friends and Louisville, Ky. natives, Hallahan and Pfunder, who conceived the idea as they digested the seriousness of Petty’s passing. “Patrick and I called one another and were in a little bit of shock and disbelief,” Pfunder says of the day Petty died. “More than anything, we each were sad about it. And so we decided to meet up, have a couple of cocktails, and give each other a hug and see how we felt. Then it quickly turned from: ‘Man, this sucks’ into ‘Man, we should do something. We should play some Petty tunes.’” “This was our way to say thank you to him and the band for everything they’ve meant to us and to American music in general,” Hallahan adds. “We brought that concept to the Bonnaroo people and then we selected all the songs to be played and put together the house band that is going to be playing with us.” Hallahan’s connection to Tom Petty is twofold. On one hand, like most music lovers, Tom Petty’s music was omnipresent, always playing in the background, year in and year out. 29

“Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers has been the soundtrack of my life,” he explains. “There are just so many songs that are just a part of our everyday lives. He had such a wide reach on different kinds of listeners. Because of his no-nonsense songwriting style, it appealed and affected so many different people. Honestly, it’s just been a lifelong source of inspiration for me.” As the drummer for My Morning Jacket, Hallahan also had the opportunity to play as the opening act for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers in 2010. He peeked behind the curtain and observed the legendary band’s famous work ethic up close and personal. “We got to see what caliber of people they were, and I got inspired once again by them in how well they ran their band and how well they treated us. They were so sweet, and I know other people who have opened for them as well and it’s a straight story across the board. They were in it for the music, they were a gang of good people and they just never ceased to inspire. We have to pay homage to their power.” The drummer has a long history with Bonnaroo dating back to My Morning Jacket’s first show at the festival in 2003, only a year after he joined the band. The Jacket have continued to grow with Bonnaroo over the years, returning a staggering six times for a mix of guest-heavy marathon shows and other career-defining performances. Hallahan also took part in an official SuperJam featuring Dr. John, Dan Auerbach, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and others in 2011. Superfly 30

co-founder Kerry Black went so far as to call MMJ one of the festival’s most iconic acts. In the interest of creating the best SuperJam possible, Hallahan and Pfunder put together a roster of special guests that features country singer extraordinaire Sheryl Crow, Sameer Gadhia of Young the Giant, Amelia Meath of Sylvan Esso, David Shaw of The Revivalists, Moon Taxi, Vanessa Carlton, Langhorne Slim, Japanese Breakfast, Frenship, Rayland Baxter, Bucky Baxter, Durand Jones & The Indications, Larkin Poe, The Wild Feathers and Jalen N’Gonda. And, like any SuperJam, there are sure to be special guests and surprises. In Pfunder’s eyes, Into The Great Wide Open is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for musicians of all walks of life to get behind a singular goal. “It’s kind of like being able to go to the NBA All-Star Game, watching all these people that you normally see playing against each other, but they’re playing together. It’s such a cool thing.” Grappling with the loss of a musician like Tom Petty is never easy, but Into The Great Wide Open will give Halahan, Pfunder and the entire Bonnaroo family a place to sing, dance and savor Petty’s massive musical contribution to our lives. “The prerequisite of this [SuperJam] was that you had to love Tom Petty, because this is an emotional show for us,” says Hallahan. “It was very important that it wasn’t just someone going through the motions. If you’re here, you really want to be here, because this our wake for Tom Petty. This is our send-off.”

FOOD VENDOR LISTINGS We’d like to thank our friends at Eco-Products for making it possible for our food vendors to serve all of their delicious food in compostable service ware. Centeroo North (Near Ferris Wheel)

SPICY PIE A festival favorite serving up giant pizza slices and freshly squeezed lemonade. HUMPTY’S DUMPLINGS Handmade gourmet deep-fried dumplings available in both savory and sweet flavors. OUTBACK KATE’S BURRITOS Custom burritos and bowls, wood-fired mac & cheese, alligator, chicken, steak. Southwestern breakfast all day. BEN & JERRY’S ICE CREAM, FROZEN YOGURT AND SORBET Vermont’s Finest Scooped Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet, in 12 Euphoric Flavors! KOKOMO JOE’S Inventive tacos and sliders featuring ingredients like Mahi Mahi, Crispy Coconut Shrimp, Fried Avocado and Sweet Potato. OZARK MOUNTAIN BISCUIT CO Scratch-made Biscuit Sandwiches and Southern Sides. Ice-Cold Organic Lemonade and Sweet Tea.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS Giant Burritos and Greek Pitas, Healthy Power Smoothies.

INTERNATIONAL FOODS Greek Platters, Seafood and Grilled Vegetables.

BROADLINE FOOD SERVICE Serving Gyros, Butterfly Fries, Corn Dogs, Chicken or Veggie Pita. Serving Bonnaroo since year one!

THE LOVING CUP DINER Diner fare with a twist: Meatloaf Sliders, Mac and Cheese on a Stick with Honey Siracha Drizzle, Mahi BLT.

TICA’S BURGER JOINT A fresh approach to traditional comfort food and festival favorites. Beef or Bean Burgers with choice of gourmet sides, Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Pub-style Fries, Breakfast.

JUST BREWED CRAFT COFFEE BAR Craft Coffee & Tea bar serving espresso drinks & cold brew coffees and delicious baked goods.

PEACHEY’S BAKING CO. Formerly known as The Amish Baking Company, Peachey’s serves up hand-crafted doughnuts and soft pretzels, made fresh, onsite.

Centeroo East

(Near gate into Main Venue) COCO BONGOS Freshly blended non-alcoholic frozen tropical drinks in four flavors: Bahama Mama, Pina Colada, Outrageous Orange and Lemon Daiquiri.

DAVE’S MINI DONUTS Fresh Mini Donuts, Organic Coffee & Espresso Bar, Breakfast Sandwiches and French Toast, Grilled Cheese and Loaded Tots. FARM TO TACO Farm-driven Southern BBQ meets traditional Mexican cuisine. Tacos, nachos, agua fresca, chips & guac. SWAGRUHA INDIAN RESTAURANT Indian Cuisine from a family owned and operated restaurant in Nashville featuring Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Spinach Dal and Mango Smoothies.

HEBROS KITCHEN Gourmet Sandwiches: Roast Pork Tenderloin, Rosemary Chicken; Baked Mac & Cheese, Fried Oreos. JALAPEÑO CORNDOG CONCESSIONS Made fresh to order, handdipped Classic, Jalapeño and Vegetarian Corndogs, Funnel Cakes, Tater Tots, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade and Black Cherry Limeade. LAO STREET FOODS Authentic Lao and Thai “Streetstyle” cooking featuring Pad Thai, Lao Nodles and Spicy Basil Stir Fry. PIE FOR THE PEOPLE! Authentic, hand-tossed pizza slices. THE BENEVOLENT BURRITO Custom-built burritos, gourmet teas and fresh lemonade. BULLDOG BURGERY Burgers & Fries, Sliced Watermelon. AHLI BABA’S KABOB SHOP Fresh house made MiddleEastern pita sandwiches. Gyros, chicken, falafel, curry, fries and drinks. ENSALADA MAMA Ensalada Mama combines world cuisines into delicious taco salads. BREAKFAST 24/7 Breakfast burritos, coffee, French toast and quesadillas served 24/7

Which Stage OZARK MOUNTAIN BISCUIT CO Scratch-made biscuit sandwiches and delicious Southern sides. Breakfast. STRAWBERRY FIELDS Giant Burrito, Pitas, Chicken Fingers & Fries SPICY PIE A festival favorite serving up giant pizza slices and freshly squeezed lemonade. BULLDOG BURGERY Burgers & Fries, Sliced Watermelon. PHAT DADDY’S CREOLE EATS Down South real Cajun featuring Jambalaya, Cajun nachos, Po’boy sandwiches. EARS N SPUDS Local Tennessee vendor specializing in Roasted Corn, Jumbo Baked Potatoes and BBQ Sandwiches.

VIVA LA FAJITA! Tex-Mex steak or chicken fajitas, Baja-style fish tacos and yucca fries. Refreshing chia limeade and hibiscus cooler. JALAPEÑO CORNDOG Hand-dipped Classic, Jalapeño and Vegetarian Corndogs made fresh to order, Funnel Cakes, Tater Tots, FreshSqueezed Lemonade and Fresh-Squeezed Black Cherry Limeade.

Brooer’s Village HUMPTY’S DUMPLINGS Handmade gourmet dumplings that are deep fried and filled with savory and sweet options! QUE QUESADILLA AT BROO’ERS Made-to-order quesadillas with choice of Chicken, Black Beans or a combo of los dos!

BEN & JERRY’S ICE CREAM, FROZEN YOGURT AND SORBET Vermont’s Finest Scooped Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet in 12 Euphoric Flavors!

PRETZEL REVOLUTION Specialty soft and stuffed pretzels: Buffalo Chicken, Pepperoni Pizza, Pretzel Dog, Hand-Twisted Cinnamon.

HIPPIE DIPS Smoothies, Panini, Salads. Proudly Offering Fresh Fruit Refreshment & Gourmet Bites! BIG MOZZ X COOKIE DO The Big Mozz x Cookie Do- serves

Centeroo Fountain

up fresh-breaded mozzarella sticks and edible fried cookie dough in a variety of flavors.

JALAPEÑO CORNDOG CONCESSIONS Hand-Dipped Classic, Jalapeño and Veggie Corndogs, Funnel Cakes, Tater Tots, Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade and Fresh Squeezed Black Cherry Limeade.

NOODLE HUT Yakisoba noodle bowls with grilled veggies and Teriyaki Chicken.

BEN & JERRY’S ICE CREAM, FROZEN YOGURT AND SORBET Vermont’s Finest Scooped Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet in 12 Euphoric Flavors! FLATS & WRAPS ORGANIC ITALIAN DELI Natural Waps, Flats & Smoothies, Salad Bar.

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THE BEARCLAW COFFEE COMPANY Hot and cold specialty Tea and Coffee beverages, Smoothies, Breakfast Pastries & Breakfast Sandwiches GOOD GOLLY TAMALE Hot tamales made with organic, non-GMO corn masa and local pastured meats. We have vegan tamales, too! DELICIAS COLUMBIANAS Murphreesboro, TN-based Delicious Columbianas serves authentic Colombian arepas made with natural corn with cheese, chicken, and chorizo. LUPA’S KITCHEN KOMBUCHA Atlanta-based Lupa’s Kitchen serves hand-crafted fresh draft kombucha.

Hamaggedon BACONLAND Everything you love about bacon. Bacon flights, bacon grilled cheese, BLTs and candied bacon. HENRI’S MEAT & THREE Whole pigs roasted daily in the belly of Henri, our metal loving, fire-breathing pig. Served crispy and delicious along with your choice of gourmet Southern side dishes. STICKY FINGERS RIBHOUSE Sticky Fingers Ribhouse specializes in award-winning, hickory-smoked meats and sauces including Dry-rubbed or Self-sauced Ribs, Brisket, BBQ Tacos and Brisket & Mac bowls. Food Truck Oasis CRACKED ON GREEN Made-to-order breakfast sandwiches and specialty tots. VOODOO MOMMA’S A Cajun-creole experience on wheels serving a globally influenced menu including New Orleans-Style Beignets, Fried Chicken & Beignets, Hippie Hash and Fried Chicken & Spuds. THE BIG CHEESE Gourmet grilled cheese, watermelon feta salad, gazpacho.

SAVORY & SWEET FOOD TRUCK Tennessee truck serving Southwestern dishes: Fried Avocado Tacos, Smoked Pork Tacos, Cuban Beef Tacos, Veg Head Tacos, Nachos, Deepfried Cheesecakes & Churros. 100% GRASSFED 100% grassfed organic Burgers and Ice Cream. ROTI ROLLS House-made roti rolls, rice plates and loaded fries. SUPER TOT TRUCK Gourmet Layered and Loaded Tots made from scratch with real potatoes, spices, cheese, real meat and real vegetables. ROLLING OVEN Neapolitan-inspired Pizza and Sandwiches from a traditional Italian-style wood-fired oven.

Centeroo Carts KING OF POPS Handcrafted ice pops using locally sourced, gourmet ingredients. ALPINE FOOD CARTS Shish kabab, Italian/Polish sausage, Arepas, Hot Dogs. BEN & JERRY’S ICE CREAM CARTS/MINUTE MAID FROZEN LEMONADE CARTS Ice Cream & Frozen Lemonade Carts serving Pre-Packaged Frozen Treats!

STRAWBERRY FIELDS Power Smoothies, Arepas at select locations.

THE TACO TENT Specialty Tacos and Fresh Strawberry Lemonade.

JUST SQUEEZED Mouth-watering, Freshsqueezed Lemonade or Limeade and Pretzel Bites.

THE BIG CHEESE Inventive specialty grilled cheese sandwiches, watermelon feta salad and gazpacho.

THE LOVING CUP ROOT BEER FLOAT KIOSKS Fresh-brewed Root Beer on a Nitro tap poured over delicious vanilla ice cream.

Main Venue Stage Left (West Side of Field)

PRETZEL REVOLUTION Specialty soft and stuffed pretzels: Buffalo Chicken, Pepperoni Pizza, Pretzel Dog, Hand-Twisted Cinammon.

PEACE LOVE QUESADILLAS Quesadillas, nachos, salads and rice bowls with smokey Memphis flavors and California spices. SOUTHERN CONCESSIONS Combo Baskets, Grilled Sandwiches, Wraps, Meats on a Stick, Turkey Legs, Specialties, Funnel Cakes.

BEN & JERRY’S ICE CREAM, FROZEN YOGURT AND SORBET Scooped Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet in 12 Euphoric Flavors! SPICY PIE Gourmet pizza and freshly squeezed lemonade.

Main Venue Back

(North Side of Field) 2SISTERS London Broil Steak Sandwich, Portobello Mushroom Pitas, Chicken Tenders, Corndogs, Fresh-cut Regular and Sweet Potato Fries. PONCHO’S MEXICAN CAFE Loaded burritos and platters. Steak, chicken, veggie and vegan, topped with grilled veggies, Mexican rice, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, guacamole and jalapeños. NOODLE HUT Noodle and rice bowls with or without teriyaki chicken, served with grilled veggies and a spring roll. SPICY PIE Fresh, fast huge pizza slices.

Main Venue Stage Right

(East Side of Field)

OUTBACK KATE’S Black Lemonade, Burritos and Bowls, Alligator, Wood-fired Mac & Cheese.

STEAK BOYS Burgers, Sausages, Fried Mushrooms, Breakfast. ASIAN SENSATION Rice Bowls (Spicy Bulgogi, Teriyaki Chicken, Kung Pao Tofu), Vegetable Fried Rice or Lo Mein Noodles, Spring Rolls. HEBROS KITCHEN Gourmet Sandwiches: Roast Pork Tenderloin, Rosemary Chicken; Baked Mac & Cheese, Corn Fritters

Main Venue Carts

JUST SQUEEZED Freshly squeezed lemonade and limeade. ALPINE Arepas, sausages, hot dogs, frozen lemonade. BEN & JERRY’S ICE CREAM CARTS/MINUTE MAID FROZEN LEMONADE CARTS Ice Cream & Frozen Lemonade Carts serving Pre-Packaged Frozen Treats! THE LOVING CUP ROOT BEER FLOAT KIOSKS Fresh-brewed Root Beer on a Nitro tap poured over delicious vanilla ice cream.

General Store West (Near Fire Tower)

THE BEARCLAW COFFEE COMPANY Specialty hot, frozen and iced coffee and smoothie drinks, as well as coffee-shop cuisine such as breakfast sandwiches, bagels and more.

THE BEET BOX Gourmet vegan comfort food using organic ingredients sourced from local farms. BROADLINE FOOD SERVICE Gyros, Butterfly Fries, Corn Dogs, Chicken or Veggie Pita, Breakfast. SPICY PIE Giant pizza slices and freshsqueezed lemonade.

General Store East HIPPIE DIPS Fresh Fruit Refreshment & Gourmet Bites: Smoothies, Panini, Salads, Breakfast ROCKIN’ ROLLS Freshly made cinnamon and Nutella rolls.

Campground Plaza 2 THE LOVE SHACK BY TIM LOVE Get excited for a tequila bar and communal grilling experience at The Love Shack, by the Tennessee & Texas food icon Tim Love! Expect a special appearance by Durand Jones and, of course, Tim Love himself while you enjoy Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings, Elk Foie Gras Tacos, Kimchi Griddled Dogs, Breakfast Tacos and more.

Campground Plaza 3

Campground Plaza 9

THE BEARCLAW COFFEE COMPANY Specialty hot, frozen and iced coffee and smoothie drinks, as well as coffee-shop cuisine such as breakfast sandwiches, bagels and more.

PIZZA NOVA Fresh slices, handmade cold drinks.

ASIAN SENSATION Rice Bowls (Spicy Bulgogi, Teriyaki Chicken , Kung Pao Tofu), Vegetable Fried Rice or Lo Mein Noodles, Spring Rolls. STEAK BOYS Burgers, Sausages, Gyros, Fried Mushrooms, Breakfast. PIE FOR THE PEOPLE! Authentic, hand-tossed pizza slices. BULLDOG BURGERY Burgers, Fries, Fresh-sliced watermelon. SOLAR CAFE Solar-powered kitchen specializing in Vegan/ Vegetarian food, smoothies and fresh juices.

Campground Plaza 6

STEAK BOYS Burgers, Sausages, Gyros, Fried Mushrooms, Breakfast. SOLAR CAFE Solar-powered kitchen specializing in vegan/ vegetarian food, smoothies and fresh juices.

Bushy Branch Road Campground Plaza 7 REV COFFEE AND ESPRESSO Gourmet Coffee & Espresso Drinks, Breakfast PIZZA NOVA Fresh slices, handmade cold drinks. PRINCE’S HOT CHICKEN Nashville favorite Price’s Hot Chicken is the original and remains the gold standard for hot chicken. FARM TO TACO NASHVILLE Farm-driven Southern BBQ meets traditional Mexican cuisine. Chilaquiles, nachos, agua fresca, chips & guac or queso. JALAPEÑO CORNDOG Concessions made fresh to order, hand-dipped Classic, Jalapeño and Vegetarian Corndogs, Funnel Cakes, Tater Tots, Fresh-squeezed Lemonade and Black Cherry Limeade.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS CAMP CAFE Breakfast Platters, Fresh Giant Burritos, Pitas, Falafels with Salad Bar, Power Smoothies, Chicken Fingers & Fries. CROSSROADS CAFE & BLUE MESA GRILL American grill featuring comfort foods like burgers, wraps, nachos, French-bread pizza and breakfast. KEY WEST CONCH SHACK & GRILL A taste of the Florida Keys, featuring conch fritters, fish & chips, mahi or shrimp tacos.

Campground Carts KING OF POPS Handcrafted ice pops using locally sourced, gourmet ingredients.

JUST SOUTHEAST OF NASHVILLE Del McCoury, Old Crow Medicine Show and their Americana brethren are coming back to Bonnaroo—and they’re bringing the Grand Ole Opry with them. BY JEFF TAMARKIN

anchester, Tenn., lies approximately 61 miles southeast of Nashville, but for two hours on Sunday evening, June 10, the two locales will wondrously share the same space. The history-making convergence—called Grand Ole Opry at Bonnaroo—will see the Opry, the legendary Nashville-originated radio program and live concert now in its 92nd year, staging a show within a show at the renowned Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Starring Opry members Bobby Bare, the Del McCoury Band, Old Crow Medicine Show and Riders in the Sky, as well as Brothers Osborne, LANCO, Nikki Lane and Lucie Silvas, Grand Ole Opry at Bonnaroo marks a rare venture outside of Nashville for the cultural institution. For one participant, Old Crow Medicine Show co-founder Ketch Secor, it’s a natural fit. “It’s really great for the Opry, for Bonnaroo and for Tennessee,” he says. “The Grand Ole Opry has a real legacy in American music, and it has the responsibility to make that legacy known to an increasingly younger audience.” “What we’re doing at Bonnaroo is very similar to what we do anywhere from two to seven nights a week in Nashville on a regular basis,” says Sally Williams, senior vice president of artist relations and programming for Opry Entertainment Group. “The Opry fits nicely with some of the more roots-oriented things that Bonnaroo has been doing throughout its history. It’s a very diverse show.” Country music and Americana have been a part of the Bonnaroo mix since day one:

Old Crow Medicine Show performed on the very first night of the very first festival back in 2002, and the Del McCoury Band, also featured on June’s inaugural Grand Ole Opry at Bonnaroo, were also on the bill that year. As Secor puts it, Grand Ole Opry at Bonnaroo is “part of the festival’s original game plan, which was to offer something to every demographic of listenership—the widest spectrum of popular music.” The Grand Ole Opry’s importance within the cultural fabric of American music is indelible. Founded as a one-hour barn dance in November 1925, it has broadcast continually on Nashville’s WSM, a 50,000watt AM radio station, reaching thousands of cities and towns across America and beyond. In addition to mainstream country music, the Opry has traditionally incorporated bluegrass, gospel, folk, blues, Americana and even comedy—all performed live in front of an audience. The vast majority of the most important country music artists of the past century have performed at the Opry, with many serving as lifelong members. Bobby Bare, one of the artists coming to Bonnaroo this year, first became a member back in 1964! The Grand Ole Opry was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1992. Grand Ole Opry at Bonnaroo will play on the program’s flagship home station, WSM (650 on the AM dial), as well as on opry. com and wsmonline.com, and on the Opry and WSM mobile apps. Station personality Bill Cody will serve as the show’s announcer, 43

with Old Crow Medicine Show hosting. For Opry Entertainment Group’s Williams, the opportunity for the Bonnaroo audience to witness, and in essence to be a part of, this historic live radio event is not to be missed. The performers, she notes, are likely to go places musically that they may never get a chance to normally. “For artists, the Opry is very different,” she says. “Typically, they perform between three and five songs on the Opry, so a couple of things happen. They’re very thoughtful about what those songs are, and it gives them the opportunity to stretch a little bit further than they might in their normal set because it’s a different context. So, they might do a classic country song that they don’t have as part of their set, or there’s a lot of collaboration. I think that we’ll see that on the Bonnaroo show. You may see artists performing together that might not otherwise have the opportunity to

do that.” She adds, “Two of the artists are also performing their own shows. Old Crow Medicine Show on Saturday and the Brothers Osborne on Sunday.” For Williams, a big part of the lure of the Opry program at Bonnaroo—which echoes that of the wildly diverse festival overall—is the possibility of being introduced to new music. “The Opry, over the years, has been such a great discovery mechanism for music fans,” she says. “You go to an Opry show and it’s unlikely that you will have heard everybody on the show; you’re going to be exposed to something else. When fans come to see the show at Bonnaroo, maybe they’re coming to see Old Crow Medicine Show and they’ll get turned on to Bobby Bare, a Country Music Hall of Famer and one of the greatest badass outlaw songwriters and legends. Or maybe they’ll be exposed to LANCO, which is a new, very contemporary country band. Or they’ll see Nikki Lane or Lucie Silvas.”

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Old Crow’s Secor agrees, and adds that the significance of the Grand Ole Opry itself is a compelling reason to check out the collaboration. “If you love music, then you’ve got to take a look at what the Grand Ole Opry did, no matter if you like hip-hop or classical music,” he says. “The Grand Ole Opry is a force that has Del McCoury drawn together many musical forms. Whether or not you like banjos and guitars, the Grand Ole Opry is something that your grandmother and grandfather, regardless of race, class, creed or region, may have enjoyed—because its radio signal reached 40 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean and launched stars around the world. This is a major musical force.” For the Opry itself, the decision to showcase in such a high-profile manner outside of Nashville is a major indicator that it’s seeking to broaden its reach. While Williams notes that the Opry has staged tours outside of Nashville—most famously at such prestigious venues as New York City’s Carnegie Hall and Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center—the Bonnaroo affiliation marks the first time that the program has teamed up with a festival. The fact that the festival in

question happens to be Bonnaroo, known primarily for presenting artists working within such a large range of genres, is an acknowledgement that both the Opry and the festival are actively seeking to widen the definition of what they do. “It’s really exciting to think that there’s going to be a bunch of music lovers who are going to experience it and understand it,” says Williams. “And hopefully, at some point they’ll come and see the show at the Opry House or at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Further, I see the Opry as ground zero for country music so it’s important to help the genre, and all the tentacles of it, push out to new audiences.” “The Grand Ole Opry is an American musical institution,” adds Secor. “It’s America’s longest-running radio broadcast, going on longer than NBC News, longer than ESPN. It’s been the Grand Ole Opry for nearly 93 years! It’s always been really cool and very revolutionary. If you’re going to come to Tennessee to hear live music, then you’ve got to know about what the greatest live music tastemaker was. This is a historic reckoning that the Grand Ole Opry is coming to rockand-roll’s premier event.” 45

ALL NIGHT LONG

How electronic music found a home at Bonnaroo BY RAFFAELA KENNY-CINCOTTA

ince its inception in 2002, Bonnaroo has embraced the eclectic, presenting everything from bluegrass to hip-hop to classic rock. And long before the genre was synonymous with all-night outdoor festival ragers, electronic music was a key part of the Bonnaroo experience. Last year, Bonnaroo’s producers proved their commitment to electronic music on The Farm by creating The Other, an open-air stage dedicated exclusively to dance music. According to Bobby Clay—the talent buyer for C3 Productions who oversaw the creation of this year’s dance lineup—the goal of The Other Stage was to create a home for electronic acts, and give them a stage designed for the genre’s unique demands. It is filled with bright lights and big speakers, “where we can be loud, where we can go crazy and where music goes later than any other stage in the park,” Clay says. Boasting a lineup that includes Kaskade, Virtual Self, Alison Wonderland, Carnage, The Glitch Mob, Gryffin, What So Not, Kayzo, Slander, Hippie Sabotage, Big Wild, Shiba San, Snakehips, Mr. Carmack, Valentino Khan, Opiou, k?d, Chris Lake, Billy Kenny B2B Mija, Space Jesus, Manic Focus, Boogie T B2B Squinto, Said The Sky, Melvv, LOUDPVCK, CloZee, Droeloe, Taska Black and Justin Jays Fantastic Voyage, The Other Stage also showcases acts from every part of the dance music spectrum. “It’s tough with dance music because there’s so many different subgenres and there are many subtle nuances to dance

music,” Clay explains. “I do my best to identify who is coming to Bonnaroo, who wants to see who, what is interesting, what is credible, what is cool, what is fun. And I try to find acts that are one of those or all of those wrapped into one.” For example, a group like Virtual Self— Porter Robinson’s new project that has only been on a festival stage once prior—is far different than an artist who has a larger live footprint like Gryffin. As Clay sees it, there are only so many slots on The Other Stage

lineup, so festival organizers aim to serve as many different tastes as possible on a daily basis. It’s all about sorting through the noise and identifying who is hot right now and who is on the verge of becoming the next big thing. That being said, what brings all of these musicians and their fans together is an overwhelming love for music. At any given point, a dance music fanatic, a hip-hop head and an indie-music apostle can cross paths, and perhaps turn one another on to a new style of music. “I feel like that’s what makes Bonnaroo so special,” Clay explains. “Every walk of life

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can have their cake and eat it too. That’s one of the many things that makes me so excited to work on this project.” Bonnaroo is all about community, and with almost 24 hours of live-music programming a day, strangers can become friends in no time. Additionally, thanks to the surprise-filled Kalliope— the mysterious stage at Centeroo that hosts electronic music all night— Bonnaroovians have a place get wild by moonlight and, eventually, sunrise. “We have so many surprises for Kalliope. I can’t share who or what they are, but from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m., it’s going to be quite the party,” Clay attests.

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Though they’re not a band to pin into a single genre, Sound Tribe Sector Nine helped pave the way for electronic music at Bonnaroo with their signature mix of synthesizers and jamstyle improv.

Returning to Bonnaroo this year for the fourth time, Bassnectar was one of the first American dance acts to dominate the festival scene with an in-your-face bass sound. His sets are wild and untamed, which is exactly what a music festival should be.

In the past, Kalliope has offered secret sets by Skrillex, Odesza and Cherub with mind-blowing lights and eye-popping pyrotechnics. Sure, staying up all night isn’t an easy feat, but for attendees who plan their year around Bonnaroo, Kalliope is the perfect place to party. According to Clay, it remains one of the most talked-about aspects of the Bonnaroo experience. “For a lot of people, this is their one time to completely cut loose in the summer, and they want to get after it; they want to go for it,” Clay explains. “And Bonnaroo absolutely caters to those who want to take in the full, all-night, nocturnal experience.” Creating the Bonnaroo lineup is tricky business, and organizers strive to simultaneously push the envelope and honor the core spirit of Bonnaroo every year. The festival’s dance offerings stand out

PRETTY LIGHTS

PERFORMED IN 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015

Pretty Lights’ sunrise set at Bonnaroo 2013 gave fans goosebumps, and opened many minds to the power of a turntable. He also threw in his “After Midnight” remix, giving a nod to his musical forefathers like J.J. Cale and the Allman Brothers Band.

sonically, but there are also commonalities between these acts and the rest of the Bonnaroo family. “To a degree, some of the dance stuff that we book now at the festival shares the same creed and ethos of that initial jamband spirit that Bonnaroo was known for,” Clay says. “It’s different, but with its communityvibe, freedom and welcomeness, dance music is essentially the same.” A genre-bending sense of musical harmony is obtainable at Bonnaroo. If it’s possible anywhere, then it’s possible here. “The festivalgoing patron is younger, loves hip-hop and loves dance music, and we want to cater to that, but we also want to cater to those who want to see Bon Iver, Sturgill Simpson, Anderson .Paak, Rebelution or The Revivalists,” Clay says. “Everyone can coexist at a festival; everyone can appreciate everything that’s there.”

SKRILLEX

FLUME

PERFORMED IN 2012, 2014

PERFORMED IN 2015, 2017

Though he’s been behind a number of epic Bonnaroo moments, Skrillex’s 2014 SuperJam performance bridged genre and generation gaps when he welcomed everyone from A$AP Ferg to Mickey Hart onstage.

Representing a more cerebral side of electronic music, Flume and his downtempo sound prove that there’s room for all different variations of dance music at Bonnaroo.

HAPPY ROO DAY

Expanding the Bonnaroo Community Experience BY MATT INMAN

nyone who’s ever walked more than 10 or so feet around Bonnaroo knows that a huge part of the experience—along with the music, of course—is the community of people and the atmosphere of togetherness that is fostered by the festival each summer. Shouts of “Happy Roo!” abound, and strangers become friends within minutes. Last year, Bonnaroo organizers began an initiative to further this community experience with additional programming based in the festival’s campgrounds. More than just a spot to lay your head after a long day of music, Bonnaroo’s campsites have always been where festivalgoers congregate and create their own happy places. And the Roo organizers are expanding on that idea yet again, with a number of new and returning programs for both veteran Bonnaroovians and those fresh to The Farm. The campground experience will center around several numbered PLAZAs—last year they were called PODs—each of which will offer different events from coffee and open-mics to movie screenings and afterhours DJ sets. “This year, we just have a ton of stuff compared to last year,” says Irene LaTempa, who works as Bonnaroo’s Community Builder. “Each PLAZA is its own unique experience. We’re thinking about The Farm as a bucket-list destination, and we’re continuing to make the most of the fact we have 800 acres to create experiences in. This is really about being on The Farm, together.”

Another focus of this year’s Community Experience is spreading awareness of sexual assault and educating festivalgoers on prevention. Bonnaroo teamed up with RAINN, the largest anti-sexual assault organization in the United States, to provide Bonnaroovians with accurate information regarding assault prevention. Bonnaroo staff and volunteers are taking a consent class from Calling All Crows, a nonprofit focused on the improvement of musicfestival culture, which will also be available at the Solar Stage; the SheRoo women’s group camping has confirmed speakers like Ericka Hart, a sexuality educator and adjunct at Columbia University’s School of Social Work. “It’s just a no-brainer that we remind everyone that there’s a zero-tolerance policy at Bonnaroo, while talking to people about consent,” LaTempa says. “It’s really a proactive initiative. We just want to say, ‘On The Farm, we can and should do better.’ We see that this is a problem everywhere in the world. Just as we don’t allow plastic on The Farm, we want people to not allow any kind of harassment to happen and to take that back to their home communities.” LeTempa notes that she and her fellow organizers really wanted to make the PLAZA offerings part of the GA experience at Bonnaroo. Though some activities do come with an extra cost—for example, paying for food at the communal barbecue with Tim Love—the majority of the activities are meant to be incorporated into regular life on The Farm. 51

Here are just a few of the many Bonnaroo Community Experience highlights to look forward to: PLAZA 9’s new barn is home to Happy Roo Day! which features several activities curated by Matt Shultz, the irrepressible frontman of Kentucky-based rockers Cage the Elephant. Among the PLAZA’s happenings throughout the weekend will be “Saturday” Morning Cartoons, birthday card making, painting and more, all geared toward celebrating your own personal Roo Day and providing the opportunity to “Roocharge, Roolax, Rooflect and Rooset.” “Matt is not only a veteran artist of the festival, but he also attended as a fan,” LaTempa says, noting that Shultz submitted a proposal with many more ideas that may be implemented in future years. “Being a local from the Southeast, a lot of his first

exposure to culture outside of his hometown was through Bonnaroo. He had a huge interest in participating, and he’s led all the creative direction for this PLAZA. It comes from his desire to create an experience for people, to be able to invite people to think outside the box. Happy Roo Day! is all about being born anew. Every day, we all have the opportunity to start again, and Bonnaroo is a time to be reborn. Be who you want to be that day. It’s everybody’s birthday. He’s really excited about it, and we’re excited to give him the space to do it.” PLAZA 7 presents a mix of programming in partnership with Nashville’s Fort Houston, a self-described “makerspace” (which is “like a gym, but for people who build stuff”) that provides individuals with space and tools to make art, launch businesses and more. “We were most interested in working with Bonnaroo because we grew up attending, and we feel like we know all about The Farm and where all the magic can be found,” Fort Houston says. “Now we have an opportunity to expose people to those same feelings and sensations.” The organization will be bringing several Nashville artists to The Farm, offering sculptures, puppets and more, plus some all-vinyl, late-night dance parties. PLAZA 7 also boasts The Ville (formerly known as The Grind)—which will provide Bonnaroovians with coffee and comedy. This year’s lineup of comedians will offer daily sets in the campgrounds—along with open-mic nights, a hammock-filled hangout zone called The Grove and late-night karaoke featuring T-Pain.

PLAZA 6, also known as The Well(ness) PLAZA is a place where festivalgoers can gather and share their love of healthy and mindful activities like yoga and meditation sessions, lessons on the power of crystals and auraology from Atlanta’s Modern Mystic, an after-party celebration for the annual Roo Run and more. The PLAZA will also host programming from Los Angeles-based public broadcasting internet radio station dublab, which will curate Tonalism, a series of allnight, ambient DJ sets from Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel) of The Postal Service and more. According to dublab, Tonalism “comes from a long tradition of the use of sound and music

as a vehicle for healing and inner exploration” and “aims to create a multisensory space that allows the mind to expand from the inside.” There are many more activities and events going on throughout Bonnaroo’s campground PLAZAs, but the best way to learn more is to visit them. “Bonnaroo fans are there to listen to music together, but they are also there to make new friends, and they’re really interested in new kinds of art and culture,” LaTempa says. “And if we can give them a space to do that and to have activities to be a part of, then that’s great. I’m excited to see it all come to life.” 53

WE COULD STOP RIGHT HERE St. Paul & The Broken Bones’ leading light looks back on his long, strange trip from paying Bonnaroo patron to marquee performer. BY PAUL JANEWAY 54

y first trip to Bonnaroo was in 2005. At the time, I was working at a tanning bed—that’s right, a tanning bed— about two-and-a-half hours away in Birmingham, Ala. I saw that The Mars Volta were playing and, when I got my paycheck on a Friday, I just decided, “Well, I’m gonna spend the

PHOTO: Dean Budnick

whole thing on a ticket.” And that’s what I did. I was pretty naïve: I slept in my car, which was a terrible decision in retrospect because it was hot as hell, and I couldn’t understand how people were staying up so late to watch the shows. It was a life-changing experience. There was so much music that I hadn’t been exposed to yet; acts that weren’t necessary coming through Birmingham. I made it to The Mars Volta on Friday night, and that’s when I got hooked. I went back the next year and saw Radiohead, who I was a big fan of, and I remember thinking how special it was to hear everyone in the field be dead silent during their set. I loved all the SuperJams—seeing these left-field things that I never thought I would be able to see. That used to be the thing. It was a formative experience. Every year, I would figure out how I could afford to go; I’d work volunteer services or security, where you had a 12-hour shift for minimum wage and then you got to go into the festival for free, which seemed appealing. Though, one time in 2010, I was working while Stevie Wonder and Jay-Z played on Saturday night and I felt something warm running down my back. I looked up and saw this giant running away and thought, “No! This surely didn’t happen.” I was in shock about the whole situation, but I just turned around and said, “I’m gonna watch Jay-Z with pee on my back!” Bonnaroo is such a huge part of my music-loving obsession. When I was

younger, I always felt like I was playing catch-up with music, trying to take in so much so quickly. At the time, pirating music was popular and it was pretty easy to do. So I started to devour as much music as I could, as fast as I could, because I had this love affair. And Bonnaroo was a big part of that because I was getting into bands and then I was getting to see them live, and I believe that a band needs to be really good live if you are truly going to love them. So, when I was younger, I would go to festivals to find new music. When we first started our band, I told my manager that the two things I would love to do before I get done with this are play Bonnaroo and play the Ryman and we did both in 2014. The first time we were fortunate enough to play Bonnaroo, I thought, “We could stop right here and this would have already been pretty amazing.” I just couldn’t believe, in a thousand years, that I was playing something that I had come to as a fan. It was a dream come true. Just the first moment of going out there to soundcheck, I was shocked how many people were there. We had a busy day— our set was around noon and then we had what seemed like 100 interviews as soon as we stepped off the stage. But I did get to share special moment with my girlfriend, who is now my wife, where we got to soak it all in and I told her: “I understand what it’s like to be watching a band and discovering something that you didn’t know was around.” 55

BUT IT’S DAY-BREAK, IF YOU WANT TO BELIEVE

ou already know Kalliope as your go-to spot for dance parties that go all night long—with fire, surprises and legendary sunrise sets. But what about during the daytime? Day-Break is a brand new shaded area built around Kalliope that’s here to help you take a load off those dancin’ feet. Need a chill and fun place to hang between upcoming sets? Then, this is the place for you.

Located in the southwest corner of Centeroo, near the Which Stage and This Tent, Day-Break will feature movies like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Elf and more. Or come hang during one of the chill daytime parties while Kalliope’s resident DJs serenade you in the shade. Oh, and it wouldn’t be Kalliope if there weren’t some other surprises in store, too.

EXPERIENCES Bonnaroo Beacon On-Site Paper and Relix Magazine We’re proud to welcome back our friends at Relix and Jambands.com, who are publishing the 17th edition of our official daily newspaper, the Bonnaroo Beacon. Make sure to pick up your copy each day (available at the Relix booth in Centeroo and at several points around the festival grounds), as it features schedules, artist interviews and updates from around the festival!

Bonnaroo Comedy

Bonnaroo Comedy returns in a new format across the festival! This year, we’re making Bonnaroo Comedy more accessible and fun for EVERYONE. Have a laugh with Adam Devine as he performs multiple short sets right before one of your favorite bands takes the stage (specific sets to be announced soon!) and catch Reggie Watts with his own musical show in one of our tent stages! Looking for a more intimate set? Catch a show in the air conditioning at Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club Barn, or in the heart of the campgrounds at The Ville Barn, in PLAZA 7 near The Grove. • Availability is subject to venue capacity; first come, first served (no tickets) • Please be respectful and quiet when 58

entering and exiting the venues during comedy shows TENT RULES: NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY NO VIDEO RECORDING NO HECKLING NO SMOKING

Bonnaroo Poster Art Exhibit

Following in the tradition of the inspired poster makers of the 1960s, Bonnaroo and The American Poster Institute join together to showcase the work of some of today’s most relevant poster makers. With clients including some of Bonnaroo’s biggest headlining bands from past and present, these designers, illustrators and professional magic-makers illuminate the gap between music and art in a stunning display of craft, technique and skill. Come check out the limited edition hand screen posters, chat with these select artists from all over the nation and even pick up a poster to remind you of the spectacular, unique experience that is Bonnaroo. You can find the American Poster Institute right across from the official merch tent in the Bonnaroo Market. Past artists include: Methane Studios, Lil’ Tuffy, Furturtle, Status Serigraph, Powerhouse Factories, Dan Grzeca and Boss Construction.

schedule. Toss back a delicious beer or two while hanging out by our authentic wooden bars, hop vines, whiskey barrels, hay stacks and our Oktoberfest-style outdoor patio that faces the Which Stage. All this and more in 2018 at the Broo’ers Festival at Bonnaroo... Cheers!

Centeroo Market

Broo’ers Festival

Featuring 25 different breweries from all over the U.S., this year’s Broo’ers Festival will feature a new and improved look, and will once again offer a variety of beer and cider to fit your fancies. In one tent in the heart of Centeroo, you can enjoy hearty bocks, revitalizing pilsners, crisp pale ales, refreshing ciders and more, offered by world-renowned microbreweries, including such favorites as Bell’s Brewery, Blue Moon, Crazy Mountain, Jacob Leinenkugel’s, Oskar Blues, Star Hill and Crispin Cider. We have continued to grow our Broo’ers University program, which offers Bonaroovians a wide array of classes and discussions focused on the art and awesomeness of beer. Special BrooU programming will now be featured on the Solar Stage each day, so don’t miss it! Stop by the Broo’ers Festival and BrooU early to enjoy our massive beer menu and begin to plan your days around our class

Bonnaroo has been offering some of the best shopping this side of the Mississippi for well over a decade. This year, we’re bringing a new assortment of quality craftsmen, artisans, vendors and official festival and artist merchandise. Find us near the iconic Bonnaroo Fountain!

Bonnaroo Census

Who R Yoo? Bonnaroo is once again taking a census. We want to know who you are, where you traveled from and what makes your disco ball turn—on and off The Farm. Come join us at the Census HQ near The Tower, where you can check out past year census results, enter your favorite song into a community playlist and get to know your fellow Bonnaroovians—near and far.

The Clean Vibes’ Trading Post

RECYCLE & WIN TWO TICKETS TO BONNAROO 2019! We did it! Well, YOU did it!!! Thanks to all your recycling efforts, Bonnaroo is excited to welcome back the Clean Vibes Trading Post (cleanvibestradingpost.org), a nonprofit that wants to reward YOU for your help creating a cleaner, greener festival 59

experience. Join your fellow Bonnaroovians in collecting recyclables, compostables and cigarette butts! Turn in the items you pick up at the festival for points; those points earn you gear from our eco-conscious contributors. Keep Bonnaroo looking beautiful and #DivertandEarn yourself some sustainable schwag. Let’s team up to take litter out of the landfill! Stop by any Campground PLAZA or the Trading Post in Planet Roo to grab some bags. Blue bags are for recyclables, mostly bottles and cans; clear bags are for compostable cups; small bags are fit for cigarette butts. All items must be collected at the festival and put in the corresponding bag. Full bags of recycling you collected yourself may be turned in at any Campground PLAZA for a point voucher, which may be redeemed at the Trading Post in Centeroo. Recyclables, compostables and cigarette butts can all be turned in at the Trading Post directly for points or any of our fantastic prizes. Visit the Trading Post in Planet Roo and check out all our earth-friendly health and beauty products, camping gear and organic clothing, as well as autographed band merch and food vendor vouchers. Keep coming back throughout the weekend and follow us on social media—the Clean Vibes Trading Post always has new prizes to give away and chances to earn more points. The person who earns the most points throughout the weekend will receive two tickets to next year’s event! The Clean Vibes Trading Post is the nonprofit arm of Clean Vibes (cleanvibes.com), a company dedicated to the responsible 60

waste and recycling management of outdoor festivals and events. Clean Vibes has been a part of all of the previous Bonnaroo festivals, handling the trash and recycling management for each event. Over the past 16 years, Clean Vibes has diverted more than 6.9 million pounds of recyclable and compostable material produced at the festival from the landfill. Clean Vibes and the Clean Vibes Trading Post are back on the Farm to spread the word about sustainability and eco-concious lifestyles. *All Bonnaroo and Clean Vibes Trading Post rules and regulations apply and are at the discretion of the Project Coordinator.

The Grove

In the midst of 700+ acres of farmland lies an oasis; a refuge from the whirlwind that is Bonnaroo...The Grove! There will be times when The Grove explodes with radiant energy, and at other times, it’s a place for solitude and relaxation...you’ll just have to stop by and find out. For 2018, Fort

Houston—an experiential art fabrication lab and maker-space in Nashville, Tenn.—is helping curate PLAZA 7 with local Nashville artists and makers. Typically, you would miss pieces like these on a quick trip to Nashville if you didn’t know the right spots to hit, but now you can find these enchanted works, featuring sculptures, puppets, and more down on The Farm—in The Grove and the barn at The Ville. Artists for 2018 in The Grove include Alex Lockwood, who makes abstract sculptures from colorful material, that is often repurposed or recycled. He builds with one primary component, which is repeated many times to create patterns and structures. His material is often recognizable (bottle caps, shotgun shells, bread tabs and lottery tickets), though not always immediately. A familiar object seen in unfamiliar numbers can be alien at first glance, and Lockwood finds power and beauty in presenting commonplace material on an uncommon scale. Alex Lockwood is a self-taught artist from Seattle. He lives in Nashville with his wife Genie and their two sons Roman and Oscar. Yanira Vissepó is a textile artist located in Nashville, Tenn., who utilizes hand-carved blocks to create imagined scenes, patterns and symbols on a variety of different mediums. Richly textured and transformative of the spaces in which they reside, Vissepó’s patterns take many different forms—from hand-painted and block-printed murals to framed and free-standing tapestries, as well as works on paper. Brett Douglas Hunter is a self-taught artist living and working in Nashville, Tenn.

Originally from Illinois, he comes from a family of self propelled artists and builders. Seemingly destined to be a maker from the beginning, he dove headfirst into the world of sculpture, making weird and wonderful creatures using a fibrous concrete mixture.

Hamageddon & BaconLand

Every bacon lover’s dream, BaconLand is the place for indulging in quality pork selections from around the country, so swing by for a Bacon Flight that’ll expand your taste and understanding of the other white meat. Then, with swine in hand, hop over to the hay bale seating around Henri The Pig, the fire-breathing ambassador of Hamageddon and romping good times. He’s got a mind and body like a steel trap, an affinity for grilled cheese with bacon and (of course) he’s into metal.

Food Truck Oasis

Gourmet food trucks have been earning rave reviews, wide followings, and now a place at Bonnaroo. At our Food Truck Oasis, you’ll find some of the best from around the Southeast. We can promise some surprising (and surprisingly good) offerings.

Kidz Jam

Want to inspire a love of music, culture and creativity in the youngest Bonnaroovians? Bring your family to Kidz Jam, a safe haven for little ones and their parents with daily activities. This family-friendly oasis in Planet Roo will have toys, games, entertainment, 61

face-painting and crafts for the families of Bonnaroo. Special activity supplies are limited to families and children. Adults may participate by donation, dependent on availability. Parents must attend Kidz Jam with their children.

Parades

What’s better than a parade? Just about nothing. Marching to the beat of our own drums, getting dressed up in something fancy or just high steppin’ and spinning an umbrella as you second line through Centeroo is a good ol’ time and something we’ve always done at Bonnaroo. Every parade is a bit different of course, but they usually include a great brass band and sometimes lead you to a pot of gold. We cordially invite you join us in any of the many parades happening over the course of the weekend.

Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club Barn

Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club Barn is here to serve up all sorts of Christmas-themed celebrations and surprises in the summer heat—now including comedy shows! Come chill in the air-conditioned room and laugh it up with your friends. Then swing by for yuletide shenanigans and parties featuring brass bands, DJ sets by Full Service Party and E.Feld, a Red Bull Music Academy takeover and LOADS of special surprises going ALL NIGHT. Oh, and don’t forget to bring your robe to keep the party rolling at the 5th annual Robe Rage! 62

Robe Rage

Right at the magic moment where Saturday night meets Sunday morning sits a most revered Bonnaroo tradition—the Robe Rage. For the fifth year running, join us in the Christmas Barn in your best terry cloth, silk or satin for a surprise musical guest (and a whole lot of wonky). No robe, no entry—no exceptions—and first come, first served.

The Silent Disco

The world’s freshest wireless dance party and one of Bonnaroo’s most popular attractions is back! Stop by The Silent Disco and slip on a pair of headphones to dance the night away. Live DJs spin late into the warm Bonnaroo nights, and the headphones keep it quiet for the tired and the volume turned up for all you night owls. The Silent Disco is a unique Bonnaroo experience, so make sure to join us and bust a move to the hottest dance beats broadcast directly into your ears.

Silent Auction for the Bonnaroo Works Fund

The Bonnaroo Works Community Center will once again feature a Silent Auction where you can come see the items in person. All items will also be available for viewing and bidding online. The auction features diverse offers of artist-signed memorabilia, guitars, Bonnaroo merchandise, stunning photographs, entertainment experiences and much more. All funds benefit the Bonnaroo Works Fund charities. Register at bonnaroo.nextlot.com or in the Bonnaroo mobile app.

Bonnaroo Works Fund is the charitable division of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. BWF supports national and local organizations that advance the arts, education and environmental causes—with a focus on sustainability and local reinvestment in the areas where we work, live and play. The Bonnaroo Works Fund has provided over $7 million to more than a hundred, well-vetted, deserving causes.

You do not need to be present when bidding closes in order to win, you just need to have the highest bid on the online platform. Keep in mind that, every year, there are lastminute bidding wars for a few of the hottest items, Bid often and bid high!!

AUCTION TIMES Thursday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

A WHOLE LOTTA ‘ROO: THE EASIEST LOTTERY YOU’VE EVER ENTERED!

BIDDING CLOSES: Sunday 1 p.m. Winning bidders must pick up and pay for their items between 2-6 p.m. on Sunday.

Check your festival map for the Bonnaroo Works Fund Community Center’s location!

Whole Lotta ‘Roo

All you have to do is stop by the Bonnaroo Works Fund Community Center and scan your wristband with the Whole Lotta ‘Roo attendant—then you’re entered to win one of these great prizes! That’s it! 63

• Pit Viewing for Headliners (2 Awarded) • Gibson Electric Guitar (2 Awarded) • 2 GA Tickets for Bonnaroo 2019 (2 Awarded) • Or even the Grand Prize: 2 VIP Tickets for Bonnaroo 2019 (1 Awarded) Winner chosen daily at 5 p.m.! YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF DRAWING TO WIN.

Buck Up

Support arts, education and environmental sustainability while shopping for merch! Snag the latest Bonnaroo fashion then opt to Buck Up at check out! Donate a dollar to the Bonnaroo Works Fund.

Splash-A-Roo

Splash-A-Roo is your saving grace during peak daytime hours when the heat waves are beaming down. Take a slippery ride using loony pool floats on the 35-foot tropical slide or play it safe on the practice slides and in the kiddie pools. Want to take it up a notch? Pay a small fee for your screams on the 40foot Big Ass Water Slide. For more fun in the sun, get your bump-set-spike on at the sanded pickup volleyball court. Resist the urge to stay dry and bring a waterproof camera.

Who Village & Who Stage

Nestled in the heart of Centeroo, the Who Village is home to the Who Stage, which features unforgettable performances from our favorite artists to watch throughout the weekend. The Who Village also features an 64

official Bonnaroo Merch Store. So, pro-tip: Swing by when the Superstore lines are long!

Planet Roo

Planet Roo is Bonnaroo’s space for unwinding, learning, creating social change, and having fun while doing it. It’s one of Bonnaroo’s leading interactive spaces as well as the festival’s socially conscious center. It’s a place where festivalgoers not only learn about pressing issues, but they also get tools and resources to take action and effect change beyond the festival. Bonnaroo is in a unique position to provide festivalgoers with a space to become involved and amplify their voices. By doing so, Planet Roo serves to emphasize to both patrons and the greater public that the festival is aware of the issues of our times, is dedicated to remaining relevant and is committed to empowering our patrons to make a difference in ways that matter to them. Action matters, hope prevails and, this year, we are creating even more opportunities for all the humans at The Farm to make meaningful community connections. Our mission unites likeminded Bonnaroovians and gives them the tools to be more socially and environmentally responsible in every day. It is where social innovation means taking action and having fun.

Bonnaroo Learning Garden

Don’t leave the farm without learning how to grow your OWN FOOD! Come get your hands dirty with our team of Bonnaroo veterans who are leading the Learning Garden

classes this year. Want to learn how to grow a salad in your apartment? Do you want your backyard to become a host for bees? Or do you want to learn how to make your next camping trip—or music festival campsite, hint, hint—waste free? Stop by the garden for daily classes covering these topics and more!

Hip Hop Dance Classes!

Planet Roo Solar Stage

WHERE: The Roo Run begins promptly at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Highway Tollbooth Entrance (located at West Broadway and 9th Avenue in the Campgrounds—Look for the RV’s!!). Run life in the fast lane at Bonnaroo this year. Or walk in the slow lane. Or just party with us on the sidelines. For the sixth year in a row, we invite you to race around The Farm! Sign up for the 5 kilometer race by registering online and paying through our payment link. All participants must sign up online once payment is completed, so make sure you register before the festival kicks off. Entrance fee is $25, with all proceeds reinvested back into the community through the Bonnaroo Works Fund. If you’re a slacker and want to wait until you get to The Farm we will be accepting new registrations Friday, June 8 ONLY, at the PLAZA 4 Coffee Cafe from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. But we can’t promise you a spot in this amazing race as it may sell out! The Roo Run course twists across the Bonnaroo campgrounds, over hills and through the woods abutting the festival grounds. Make sure you dress for the occasion. Headbands, high socks and fairy wings are recommended. Athletic shoes are

Join us for yoga and hip-hop dance classes in the morning and stay for the scintillating conversations about everything ranging from gun control to beer to a live podcast taping of Keep It! The Solar Stage is the pulse of our community—an area for respite among the beats all around. Join us!

Refill Revolution: Beer Cups + Water Bottles!

2018 will mark the fifth year of Bonnaroo’s remarkably successful partnership with Steelys Drinkware and the Plastic Pollution Coalition for the innovative “Refill Revolution.” Patrons can pre-buy a quality stainless steel beer cup with their ticket purchase or onsite at any beverage stand with draft beer. Cups are $15 each and include the durable cup (with to-go carrying strap) filled with a cold beer, plus an additional $1 discount off all subsequent refills made with the cup at beer stands throughout the remainder of the festival. Thus far, the efforts made by Bonnaroo and Steelys have led to diversion of over 2-million single-use water bottles and over 150,000 single use beer cups.

Come and shake your booty at the Solar Stage. Get your dance moves perfected and worked out for your late night revlery!!

Sixth First Annual Roo Run Presented by Ascics

WHAT: A 5k race across the festival grounds

required. Spectators can kick it however you like. From flip-flops to aquasocks, wear whatever you need to rise and shine to a new day on The Farm. We’ll be handing out prizes to fast runners, slow walkers and the funkiestdressed early-rising Bonnaroovians in sight. WHEN YOU GET TO THE FARM: After registering online, make sure you pick up your Roo Run race bib and shirt on Friday, June 8 between 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Roo Run table located inside the Coffee Cafe at PLAZA 4. To make your participation official, show us proof of registration (printed, or on your phone) and your matching ID (must be 18 or older). All runners must complete the a waiver whether you purchase online, or in person. ON RACE DAY: On Saturday morning, arrive at the starting line 15-30 minutes before the 9 a.m. start time. We will start at 9 a.m. promptly, so leave enough time to get over to the starting line! And make sure you’re a well-oiled machine when you toe the line: drink plenty of water and eat healthy before

the race begins. There will be water stations along the route, but it’s always good to come prepared with your own reusable water bottle. Ultra-marathoner Charlie Engle will be our 2018 Grand Marshall, so get there early for some extra tips from a true running professional! From a guy that ran nearly 5,000 miles across the Sahara, and is planning a run from the Dead Sea to Mt. Everest later this year, you can rest assured that this “Running Man” will lead you all across the finish in true Roo style! We will not be signing up any new runners or handing out any bibs on the morning of the Roo Run so please ensure you check in on Festival Friday!

Yoga Roo

Align your mind, body and soul by participating in one of several yoga sessions taking place across The Farm. All classes are free and open to yogis

of all levels. No yoga mat required. Our grass is your grass, and it’s soft underfoot. Our curriculum has something for everyone, from challenging power sequences to restorative postures and practices that will get you ready for a brand new day. Solar Stage Yoga Roo classes are generally themed to music this year for your listening pleasure. For the yogi’s on The Farm who are tired from grooving all night and are staying in the Accessible Camping area, you can also join us for an awesome yoga sesh geared towards fans with disabilities. All skill levels are welcome! It will be wheelchair accessible. There will be guidance for patrons who are blind, and a sign language interpreter will be provided. Stop by the Access Center for more info on specific place and time!

The Garage—Home of Big Red by Walter Productions—PLAZA 2

Farmfavorites, art-car masterminds, and pioneers of positivity Walter Productions will be back doing what they do best. Join in and #radiatepositivity at The Garage – Home of Big Red in PLAZA 2. Come for the glitter-dusting and adornment and stay for the COMPLIMENT-ary Happy Hour where the compliments flow freely. Wake up with Walter Wakeup Call and do some yoga the Walter way with Love, Light and Lasers. Their infamous Pineapple Party is not to be missed Thursday, and when you’re not ready to wind it down, catch the Last Chance Sunday Dance before your final sleep on

The Farm. The Big Red art car will light the way, keeping the tunes pumping and smiles glowing.

The Love Shack by Tim Love PLAZA 2

Get excited for a tequila bar and communal grilling experience at The Love Shack, by the Tennessee & Texas food icon Tim Love! Expect a special appearance by Durand Jones and, of course, Tim Love himself. Stop by for mouth watering food, good times with your friends, and more, all near PLAZA 2 in the campgrounds. You will be able to grill your own meats and veggies with Chef Tim Love during daily demos and use the community BBQ area to grill with his staff to create your ideal meal all day. Come cook with your friends and make some new ones at the Community ‘Cue.

Circus of Yes—PLAZA 3

That’s right, House of Yes, the weird, wild and wonderful night club, performance space and creative venue from Brooklyn, N.Y. is here to bring an unruly good time to PLAZA 3! By day, you are invited to take part performing in the Best Worst Talent show and join the interactive and experimental Voice Cult. By night, you will experience anything-goes performances like Dirty Circus, Little Cinema and end the night with outlandishly themed dance parties! Expect avant-garde costumes, nonsensical performances and everlasting boogie sessions! 67

The B-Hive—PLAZA 4

Bzzzz… do you hear that? That’s the sound of the Bonnaroovian community hub – The B-Hive. The B-Hive within PLAZA 4 is the home of all sorts of Bonnaroo community focused experiences, like the Bonnaroo Census, The Bonnaroo Yearbook, The Timeline Wall, inspiring art and more. Located right near The Tower entrance to Centeroo (you know, that one with the giant tower), PLAZA 4 is your convenient stop to or from the Tower entrance to grab food, crafts, coffee, and even some lounge time!

The Bonnaroo Yearbook—PLAZA 4 Who doesn’t love a photobooth?! Grab your favorite prop and vogue your way into the 2018 Bonnaroo Yearbook, located at The B-Hive, under The Tower.

The Sketchbook Project—PLAZA 4 Located at The B-Hive under The Tower, visit The Sketchbook Project and write about your experience, sketch your friend and express yourself. Choose a page or two in one of the sketchbooks available to collaborate alongside other Bonnaroovians. Afterward, the sketchbooks will be taken from The Farm to live permanently at The Sketchbook Project’s library in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Sketchbook Project is a library comprised entirely of people’s personal sketchbooks. Learn more about them at thesketchbookproject.com You will also be able to check out the sketchbooks created by the Bonnaroovian Community in 2017. 68

The Ville—PLAZA 7

In addition to the daily comedy sets at 5 p.m., PLAZA 7 is being taken over by Nashville’s most creative, most entertaining and most delicious. We’ve partnered with Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and local maker-space Fort Houston to bring you the best in Nashville’s live music, hot chicken, tacos, art installations and performances at The Ville in PLAZA 7. Stop by to get a glimpse into the enchanting world of Fort Houston, where you will find whimsical creatures by Elephant Gallery, funky oversized puppets by Jamin, latenight vinyl DJ sets by Sparkle City Disco and immersive experiences. Nashvillians will feel right at home with local favorites Prince’s Hot Chicken, 8th & Roast Coffee, Farm To Taco Nashville, Third Man Records, Project 615 and much more!

Happy ROO DAY! by Matt Shultz —PLAZA 9

Matt Shultz (of Cage the Elephant), a veteran of Bonnaroo as both a performer and fan, is expressing his creative vision through a brand new experience in the campgrounds for the Bonnaroo community. Brace yourself because PLAZA 9 is being completely transformed by the creative mind of Matt Shultz! ROOCHARGE, ROOLAX, ROOFLECT and hit ROOSET in the barn, and experience interactive art installations, outrageous parties and more, featuring:

“SATURDAY” MORNING CARTOONS Mickey or Minnie, or Mr. Magoo, your favorite cartoons, right here at ROO! ROO-CHARGE & ROO-SET So many things to see and do, be sure to slow down and take care of you. Awaken your body, your soul and your mind, every morning in PLAZA 9. CREATIVITY VIBES Birthday card-making and painting, oh my! Your only limit is the sky. Use your brain, use your eye, make something special to remember ROO by. HAPPY ROO DAY! CELEBRATION HAPPY ROO DAY!, let’s have a ball because it’s ROO DAY, after all. Surprises aplenty, so hurry, don’t wait, we’ve got oh so much to celebrate! ROOFLECT It’s been a great weekend, so come say goodbye. Share a last toast, have a good cry. Take those vibes with you, share them with friends, but just please remember, this isn’t the end. Those moments stay with you, even when you’re not here, so be grateful it happened and we’ll see you next year! WATERCOLOR PORTRAITS W/ LISSIE (THURSDAY) Singer-songwriter Lissie will be joining the HAPPY ROO DAY! festivities from 1-2:30 p.m. We will be treated to a special acoustic set followed by watercolor portraits of fans painted by Lissie herself. Come by PLAZA 9 for this special creativity vibes session! First come, first served.

THE GLITCH MOB—LATE-NIGHT DJ SET Put on your dancing shoes and come celebrate HAPPY ROO DAY! with the one, the only, The Glitch Mob. Will they be playing music off of their new album? You’ll just have to come by PLAZA 9 to find out!

Camp SheROO

SheROO is a camping experience for an inclusive community of woman and nonbinary identified Bonnaroovians, who would like to live alongside one another at the festival. This year, the camp will be hosted by MOTHERSHIP, who produce their own annual feminist music festival.

Solo Roo’ers Camp

Coming alone? No problem! The Farm is full of friends you simply haven’t met yet, and we want to make solo Roo’ing as easy—and fun—as possible. At this camp, you can get to know other solo Roo’ers, have an awesome spot to camp near other Community Camps, and have a positively outrageous (and safe) experience on The Farm.

Fan SuperJam Camp

Looking to collaborate, jam or just get inspired? Whether you’re an aspiring guitar aficionado, an Ableton extraordinaire, or just really like taking over the karaoke room—you’ll find a home at the Fan SuperJam™ Camp, a new neighborhood for musical Bonnaroovians. Dive deeper into Bonnaroo’s main attraction—the music—by joining us for daily jam sessions, chances to 69

The Fountain

The Bonnaroo Fountain is one of the festival’s most iconic structures. Each year, since it was built in 2003, we have selected an artist or group of artists to redesign and repaint the structure, creating a brand new vision and experience for Bonnaroovians. Located in the heart of Centeroo, The Fountain serves as both a way to cool off from the hot Tennessee sun and as a great meeting point. And once the sun sets, black lights transform it into a whole new wonder! This year, The Fountain was designed and painted by the talented Kristin Farr.

The Arch

Come on in! The Arch has long been the entry point for most campers into Centeroo, and is a sight to behold each festival season. This year, The Arch is a reflective, glittery beacon of mirrored discs, ensuring your entrances will be grand all weekend long! hone your craft and special appearances from established artists. Bring the eclectic, storied spirit of the SuperJam—a “once-in-alifetime musical collaboration”—to life by coming together to express yourself with your fellow campers, with a few surprises along the way!

The Tower

Andi Watson, longtime lighting designer for Bonnaroo veterans Radiohead, has created a special art piece for Bonnaroo. The result is a rotating, mirrored ball that reacts to its environment, both reflecting and illuminating its surroundings. 70

Day-Break

You already know Kalliope as your go-to spot for dance parties that go ALL NIGHT LONG with fire, surprises and legendary sunrise sets. But what about during the daytime? Day-Break is a brand-new shaded area built around Kalliope that’s here to help you take a load off those dancin’ feet. Need a chill and fun place to hang between upcoming sets? This is the place for you. Located in the southwest corner of Centeroo, near the Which Stage and This Tent, head to Day-Break to enjoy movies like Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, “Dark

Side of the Rainbow” and Elf. Or come hang during one of the chill daytime parties while Kalliope’s resident DJs serenade you in the shade. Oh, and it wouldn’t be Kalliope if there weren’t some other surprises in store too

vendors. By night, The Well will become Tonalism by dublab, an all-night ambient sound happening with DJs and projections until dawn.

The Well—PLAZA 6

Taking place within “The Well,” Tonalism is an all-night ambient happening partly inspired by the ‘50s and ‘60s. Visitors are encouraged to bring pillows, cushions or blankets to lay down and listen. The events feature live performances and DJ sets (including Jimmy Tamborello of The Postal Service) in an environment transformed by projections, installations and various multimedia elements. The night flows seamlessly with quiet and harmonious sounds, providing a transformative and contemplative experience.

The Well(ness) PLAZA is here to quench Bonnaroovians’ thirst of body AND mind with healthy and mindful activities galore. Why? Because you can have an awesome time while ALSO being awesome to yourself. Daytime activities include yoga, exercise classes, guided meditation with Biet Simkin, festival endurance & Kundalini breathing with Guru Jagat, auraology sessions and crystal lessons with Modern Mystic, and more, alongside healthy food and drink vendors, and mindful craft

Tonalism by dublab—PLAZA 6

Consent Education

CONSENT 101 WITH ERICKA HART Saturday, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. The Well at PLAZA 6 Sunday, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. The Well at PLAZA 6 We are proud to offer a consent workshop for everyone with a cutting-edge educator. A kinky, poly, cancer-warrior, activist, sexuality educator and performer with a Master’s of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University, Ericka Hart has taught sexuality education for elementary-aged youth to adults across New York City for the past 10 years. Her work in sexuality education was catalyzed by her service as a Peace Corps HIV/AIDs volunteer in Ethiopia from 2008-2010. CALLING ALL CROWS BYSTANDER TRAININGS: Friday, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Academy in Centeroo Sunday, 11:00a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Academy in Centeroo SOLAR STAGE PANEL Music + Connection: Common ground in experiences, music and community with Calling All Crows and To Write Love on Her Arms. Saturday, 12:45-1:30 p.m. A conversation about community and the breaks with community that can come from sexual assault. Both groups encourage people to look out for each other and create safe environments for people to build community and be active participants. Any 72

sort of trauma can become a barrier to that. This conversation will be a chance to explore these issues and more.

The Oasis at the BACARDÍ Bay

BACARDÍ brings the beach back to Bonnaroo! This year, they are taking it up a notch. Come experience real sand under your feet, play some volleyball or rest in one of our island boats while sipping on a refreshing and tropical BACARDÍ cocktail. For those who can’t stop dancing, find what moves you and dance along to some #SoundofRum beats. We hope to see you there!

The Campout with Coleman

Does your campsite need an upgrade? Coleman has you covered! Stop by The Campout with Coleman, located in the B-Hive (PLAZA 4), to enter for a chance to win premium camping gear, jam out to Bonnaroo artists performing around a campfire, and participate in a communal art mural made out of printed photos of you and your crew.

Flavor of the Fest by Lay’s

Are you a BBQ fan or does Flamin’ Hot do the trick? Lay’s is making its debut at B’roo and needs your help! We want to know which flavor of Lay’s is the festival fave. Stop by the Flavor of the Fest tent in Centeroo to taste Lay’s chip flavors and cast your vote!

The Booth Presented by Les Paul

It’s all about the “Roo” in you! Visit the Les Paul Booth at the Bonnaroo Works Fund Tent and have a chance to win a Les Paul guitar every day! Shop really cool Les Paul apparel and cool down inside the ultra-cool lounge. It’s all about Les Paul and the “Roo” in you! See you at the tent!

Yoga Roo! fueled by LÄRABAR

Calling all yogis and morning people! Start your day with intention at Yoga Roo fueled by LÄRABAR. Visit The Well from 7-10 a.m., grab a delicious real food snack from LÄRABAR, and head to a yoga session to clear your mind and gear up for a day of music and fun!

LaundROO Lounge powered by LG

The LG LaundROO Lounge and Vintage Clothing Swap is an exciting new addition to the campground amenities at Bonnaroo. So go ahead and #GETDIRTY—then drop off your danced-in, partied-in clothes and let LG wash them for free. And if you want to upgrade your festival style, then trade in your look for a new one at the LG Vintage Clothing Swap. While you’re there, power up, relax in the lounge, and completely refresh your mind, vibe and spirit at Bonnaroo 2018!

New Music On Tap Lounge brewed by Miller Lite® Straight from 1975, these classic rockers invented the lite beer genre. So, grab your crew and live your Miller Time moment with some fresh, original music and the original lite beer.

Sound & Color Presented by M&M’S

M&M’S® Caramel is adding even more fun to Bonnaroo this year! As you stroll, dance and mingle though the festival, pick up some M&M’S Caramel samples, save the wrapper and come to the M&M’S Sound & Color Dome to see what it’s worth. Who knows? You could find yourself walking away with colorful gear or cool experiences.

Nature-Roo Energized by Nature Valley

Fuel your day with a Nature Valley snack break from 12-3 p.m. at The Well! Made with real ingredients like 100% whole-grain oats and no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners, Nature Valley will satisfy your cravings all day long.

Taco-Roo Bowls by Old El Paso

Centeroo transforms into Taco-Roo from 5-8 p.m.! Stop by The Other Stage during happy hour to enjoy some tasty Cheesy Nashville Nacho Taco Bowls and Vegetarian Taco Bonnaroo Bowls! Don’t suffer from FOMOOT…Fear of Missing Out on Tacos!

Red Bull Music Academy Bass Camp & Stage Takeovers

Red Bull Music Academy and Bonnaroo have teamed up to create a special campground onsite with permanent recording studios and living spaces called the RBMA BASS CAMP. By day, 20 handselected musicians from around the country collaborate and create new music throughout the weekend in these fully stocked, custom-built studios. They will learn from and work with internationally recognized artists who will give talks about their approach, inspirations and experiences. By night, you can hear them yourself as they take over the Silent Disco (Friday) and Christmas Barn (Saturday), where they will be performing alongside some very special guests. The Red Bull Music Academy is a world-traveling series of music workshops and festivals, held in a different city globally each year. You can

tune in to the best lectures and interviews at redbullradio.com.

Neighborhood of Good® brought to you by State Farm®

State Farm is #HereToHelp you have the best fest experience ever at the Neighborhood of Good! Stop by for free gear, Wi-Fi and charging stations, and while you’re at it, join us in some fun activities that will benefit the local community. Together, we can turn the act of caring into the power of doing!

Pizza-Roo Snack Bites by Totino’s

There’s nothing better than late nights at Bonnaroo and there is no better late-night snack than Totino’s new Mini Snack Bites. Whether you’re on your way to a show or on your way back to your tent, stop by the Christmas Barn from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. for some hot pizza-roll action. 75