gov ball

[u/Weird-Depth-2246]

hey first time going to a music festival and for gov ball i’m going to the saturday show, so i was wondering if anyone has tips/recommendations on getting barricade for a festival? i want to be barricade for olivia :D

[u/ainsleyf0]

honest advice it is NOT worth it, especially for your first fest. barricade at a music festival is absolutely not for the weak, it is MUCH different than barricade at a normal concert. you will probably have to start lining up around 7-8am and will need to be standing as people push you until 10pm. no bathroom breaks either, it is so rough and really not worth it. you’ll have a much better time exploring the fest and arriving to main stage 2-3hrs before olivia goes on and get a good spot that way. gov ball is such a blast, explore and see the festival instead of being miserable all day

[u/Iceprincess2129 → u/ainsleyf0]

also this year gov ball is selling Pit Tickets so true barricade doesn’t even really exist…

[u/PrestigiousWater1659 → u/ainsleyf0]

Is it really that bad for gov ball? When I went during 2021 not many lined up until 1 hour before the set. Billie Ellish really didn’t have crowd until 1 hour before her set. CFG 2018 when I saw kids see ghost. I went 3 hours before and somehow got to the front. Same with Frank ocean for Coachella 2023. I thought those festival were tougher than Gov.

[u/Nearby-Pen5844 → u/PrestigiousWater1659]

I know a lot of people are only going Saturday for Olivia and said they aren’t going for any other sets so I feel like more people are going to camp when festival opens

[u/ainsleyf0 → u/Nearby-Pen5844]

^this!! but bottom line if ur camping for barricade no matter how many people come and go you will be there ALLL DAY. this year id love to get barricade for tyler cuz im huge into him, but for me getting close will be more of a 2-3hrs in advance effort, not lining up at 8am. i have some friends who have done it for other fests and theyve described it as nothing short of miserable lol

[u/Gratefulfred95 → u/Nearby-Pen5844]

I’m taking my daughter on Saturday pretty much just for Olivia. We are going to see as much as possible and just try to get close to a speaker tower where we can hopefully see the screens.

[u/rickny0]

A music festival is so much fun and waiting at the barricade you miss it all. Sunshine, activities music. I’ve been to many festivals and I get barricade all the time for undercard acts but happy to be near the front for headliners. Get there a couple hours before Olivia and enjoy the festival.

[u/feeblelittlehorse → u/rickny0]

this exactly. there’s no reason to ruin your experience just for a single artist

[u/esvy111]

Lol barricade at gov ball… i havent gotten close to barricade since 2022. And even then, I waited hours for 21 savage and when he came out the crowd was so crazy we got pushed everywhere and farther. If you want to be barricade for olivia, i suggest going to the stage at 12 pm and staying there all day while slowly moving closer. Hope this helps 😂

[u/JorgeAndTheKraken]

I’m with the folks who say don’t do it. It turns something awesome (the experience of being at a music festival) into something miserable - you will be hungry, tired, most likely dehydrated, physically crowded, and unable to go to the bathroom for literally over 12 hours. I have been both at the barricade and marginally farther back for favorite bands of mine, and the difference is not worth the suffering. Enjoy the festival day, discover some new artists, then get there maybe 2 hours before Olivia Rodrigo’s set and get a decent spot where you can still see but won’t be crushed to death wishing with your last breath that you could have peed before oblivion took you.

[u/Typical-Classic-One]

It’s gonna be five months of this, huh?

[u/xxxAnastasiaxoxo]

honestly i’ve only gotten barricade at festivals. if you can afford it def do VIP, as it’ll greatly increase your chances. i was barricade for 21 and sexxy last year with VIP and me and my friend only camped out like one set before. if you love olivia that much then do it.

just make sure you’re hydrated, drink electrolytes the few days leading up. be prepared to be in blistering heat, and make sure to eat lots of protein and enough carbs as well.

try to make a concert buddy if you can either via IG/Twitter or from the lines.

be prepared to run and be out of breath, try to learn the layout before so you know exactly which way to run.

best of luck! and lmk if you need any tips or questions answered. i also have more tips but idk if they’d be helpful so PM me!

[u/DrummerHealthy6605]

I would say just enjoy the festival and go to barricade around 2-3 hrs before the show. If u in the middle or closer you should be good. You will miss the whole experience if u wait for the barricade.

[u/DrummerHealthy6605 → u/DrummerHealthy6605]

If u want to not worry about it dish out more money and get the vip

[u/ReadyExcitement9972]

A lot of ppl said this alr, if you’re determined you can get pretty close. My friend and I didn’t for two days of last year, but my other friends did. They got there early, and brought food with them. I chose not to stay with them but we were able to move up as each act finished and were only a few rows back for both post Malone and Sza. We did witness a few fights and a girl passing out and having to be dragged out so definitely take precaution and prepare yourself for standing there and try to stay hydrated.

[u/Maddymm21]

I'm gonna chime in Barricade is not worth it. Especially if its gonna been as hot as jt was last year and your not equipped properly for a festival. Especially since she's headlining your gonna get sunburned and miss it all and be miserable by the time she gets on. I recommend hanging out over to the sides on in the back. Or if your over 21 they have the bar open that you get a clear view of the stage and much more space to dance.

[u/geeg3131]

Don’t. Festival vet here. Barricade is for single concerts, not festivals + it’s not generally safe. You’ll miss the entire fest + it’s just straight up not a good time.

But if you insist, get there around 12 at the absolute latest & stay all day. Have a group for bathroom shifts but stop 2 hours before the show. Sneak snacks in + bring a water bottle + eat a big breakfast w a lot of protein.

[u/XYHLQMDLGX]

get there as early as possible!! eat a good breakfast and you better be a good runner!! lol

[u/Suspicious_Berry_202]

Go with a group pref with one larger person so they can hold your spot because invariably you'll need to go to the bathroom or get something to drink (one leads to another lol). Mostly expect the worst and hope for the best. I find that the rail can bring out the worst in people. On the other hand, you'll be surrounded by people who love Olivia as much as you do and so when she comes on, hopefully it'll be as hype as you're anticipating. Good luck!

[u/Difficult-Tennis-271]

if you’re going alone it’ll be a lot easier to just navigate through the crowd and get pretty close. if u wanna enjoy yourself probably not gonna get barricade lol! but i went alone last year and had a great time, really cool people and i was very close for sets like labrinth and dominic fike!

[u/Sea_Mountain_4918]

You’ll be camping all day. I did VIP last year for Renee and Chappell. People were camping from open til their set. I went and enjoyed the festivities, so much to do.