Other than a single sentence in the FAQ that is rarely ever read, I have not advertised the gold badge waiting list in a while. At one point, the waiting list was about 2-3 years. At other times, it fluctuates to mere months. I have simply let it go to keep the wait down as I know that can be frustrating.
As with all things that are not advertised, it is time to replenish the waiting list as it's down to single digits. All you have to do is email me at progpowerusa at gmail.com to be placed on the list.
The cost of a regular ticket is $126 and that does NOT included ticketmaster charges. The cost of a gold badge is $145 total. The reality is that they only cost $10 more than a regular ticket.
So what do you get for your extra 10 bucks:
1. Early entrance into the venue on Thurs, Fri, & Sat. Get the seats or rail before the regular public gets in.
2. Early cd shopping. Grab your merch early and stick it back in your room before the show starts.
3. Exclusive shows & clinics. This year, the Gold Badge holders & VIPS will have the opportunity to attend an exclusive Vanden Plas acoustic show in The Loft followed by a private meet & greet.
4. Festival shirt pre-orders. Pay for your shirt in advance and pick it up before the show starts. That's more cash to spend on other things.
5. Free lottery. Prizes include shirts, cds, autographed items, tickets, and trips backstage.
6. Private email list with updates that I do not post in public.
7. Anything else I can think of along the way (and it does vary from year to year).
8. You get to raise the middle finger to Ticketmaster and truly support the festival as the gold badge program is the backbone of the festival's existence. If it ceases to exist, the festival ceases to exist.
I would kindly ask that you not post on the forum that you sent a message. Rest assured, you will receive a reply within 24 hrs.
Thanks,
Glenn
As with all things that are not advertised, it is time to replenish the waiting list as it's down to single digits. All you have to do is email me at progpowerusa at gmail.com to be placed on the list.
The cost of a regular ticket is $126 and that does NOT included ticketmaster charges. The cost of a gold badge is $145 total. The reality is that they only cost $10 more than a regular ticket.
So what do you get for your extra 10 bucks:
1. Early entrance into the venue on Thurs, Fri, & Sat. Get the seats or rail before the regular public gets in.
2. Early cd shopping. Grab your merch early and stick it back in your room before the show starts.
3. Exclusive shows & clinics. This year, the Gold Badge holders & VIPS will have the opportunity to attend an exclusive Vanden Plas acoustic show in The Loft followed by a private meet & greet.
4. Festival shirt pre-orders. Pay for your shirt in advance and pick it up before the show starts. That's more cash to spend on other things.
5. Free lottery. Prizes include shirts, cds, autographed items, tickets, and trips backstage.
6. Private email list with updates that I do not post in public.
7. Anything else I can think of along the way (and it does vary from year to year).
8. You get to raise the middle finger to Ticketmaster and truly support the festival as the gold badge program is the backbone of the festival's existence. If it ceases to exist, the festival ceases to exist.
I would kindly ask that you not post on the forum that you sent a message. Rest assured, you will receive a reply within 24 hrs.
Thanks,
Glenn
...10 + years and still going! You're like the Energizer Bunny of metal! 
