Jump to content

City of Austin Turns Down Permit for Gaga to Play during SXSW


Smooth Criminal

Featured Posts

  • Replies 106
  • Created
  • Last Reply

I'm in Austin as well. An Austin monster meetup sounds fun!

 

So funny to see people flip out over the headline without reading the article. I used to live across from that parking lot where the Doritos stage goes up. I agree with the commenter that said if she were to perform outside on this lot, it would shutdown the east side of downtown. And the SXSW festival would come to a grinding halt that day. 

 

It would be cool if they could find another venue for her, though I don't have a festival ticket so I might not be able to see her.

Link to post
Share on other sites

darkgaga

I'm in Austin as well. An Austin monster meetup sounds fun!

 

So funny to see people flip out over the headline without reading the article. I used to live across from that parking lot where the Doritos stage goes up. I agree with the commenter that said if she were to perform outside on this lot, it would shutdown the east side of downtown. And the SXSW festival would come to a grinding halt that day. 

 

It would be cool if they could find another venue for her, though I don't have a festival ticket so I might not be able to see her.

Are they trying to find another venue then? I dont fully understand the article

Link to post
Share on other sites

Smooth Criminal

I'm in Austin as well. An Austin monster meetup sounds fun!

 

So funny to see people flip out over the headline without reading the article. I used to live across from that parking lot where the Doritos stage goes up. I agree with the commenter that said if she were to perform outside on this lot, it would shutdown the east side of downtown. And the SXSW festival would come to a grinding halt that day. 

 

It would be cool if they could find another venue for her, though I don't have a festival ticket so I might not be able to see her.

 

How big is the Doritos Stage? And what's the capacity that the parking lot can hold?

Link to post
Share on other sites

Galactastica

Are they trying to find another venue then? I dont fully understand the article

 

darkgaga, it doesn't ever specify if they are looking for another venue, but if you want my guess, I can't imagine she would already be trying to play such an interesting even just to give up at one permit denial. I'm sure they'll find another venue space for her!

Link to post
Share on other sites

darkgaga

darkgaga, it doesn't ever specify if they are looking for another venue, but if you want my guess, I can't imagine she would already be trying to play such an interesting even just to give up at one permit denial. I'm sure they'll find another venue space for her!

I thought they say something about it in the article, but I don't understand it. Maybe could you tell me what they are saying exactely

Link to post
Share on other sites

Fishnet Sinner

I thought they say something about it in the article, but I don't understand it. Maybe could you tell me what they are saying exactely

 

I think this is the sentence that at least leads me to believe there is a possibility they could be investigating other venues:

 

"We informed the applicant that we would support relocation to an established venue with the necessary permanent infrastructure," Pitts added.

 

It's not saying anything definite - The city big wigs are just saying the only reason she was denied is that they feel it wouldn't be safe at the suggested stage because there would be so many people/not enough security infrastructure.  They support the idea of her performing at a venue that can withstand her awesomeness.  :)

 

There *are* venues here in town that would be appropriate - the only question is if any of them are unbooked at this point and if all the red tape could be worked out.  I would imagine (hope!) so!

Link to post
Share on other sites

J e s s e

Oop :reductive:

"They have as much in common as dinosaurs and goldfish: the cracker kind!" - Penelope Garcia
Link to post
Share on other sites

TheOriginalOne
There is rumor she's the keynote speaker, so maybe she'll still be in town even if they can't find another place to have her perform. I'm in Austin but I had no idea about any of it until I saw this, so I'll be keeping my ear open now!  If you guys hear anything, you should come let us Austinites know!!
I'll die if this happens! I'm glad to see another Austinite on GGD :hug:
Link to post
Share on other sites

schlindsay

The rumor is starting that she will play Perez's party, but there's no way, right? I don't feel like they're ever going to reconcile. I'm guessing she could play for Samsung or another company and have her own show, no Perez party needed.

She's definitely coming to Austin though. Get ready, Austinites!

Link to post
Share on other sites

high heeled fem

Gaga's starpower is too much for Austin to handle  :lana:

yup exactly, also gaga is way tooo big for SXSW...... i mean what was she thinking :manicure: its cool cause its a small festival......that is unique

it just doesn't suit her playing it..... :roll:

Link to post
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.


×
×
  • Create New...