Gauging concert goers with ridiculous prices for luxury items, is understandable, but this is not a luxury item. People without water for a 9 hour concert in the hot sun, will be at risk of health problems, including dehydration and heat stroke. While I made the following vlog today to mock the situation, this is really no laughing matter. A huge shame on organizers for this catastrophic blunder. I'm so glad I didn't make the trip to Salmon Fest. Much more happy to be safe and sound here at home beside my kitchen tap!
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My parents attended and would have had to leave if not for the generosity of a young guy who manged to sneak water in. He gave them a extra bottle.
Not surprisingly, there were no reports of beer running out.
Ottawa Bluesfest, a comparable size event, just wrapped and although bags were checked, water could be brought in. Plus people could leave and re-enter whenever they pleased.
It boils down to 3 things:
1. Greed - $4 a bottle is a total money grab
2. Laziness - take the time to check bags. Other venues do it.
3. Incompetence - some or all of the organizing committee have zero common sense.
There's at least one woman who is looking into filing a lawsuit. Good for her. This was borderline criminal.
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