The Self Help Festival Comes To San Bernardino, CA
On
march 22, 2014, The Self Help Festival is scheduled to take over the
NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, CA. The festival will feature bands
from all over the country to play together.
The NOS Event center (short for National Orange Show Events Center) is
located on 689 south “E” street in San Bernardino, CA. It was originally
used for orange shows because of its large spaces and versatile uses.
The 120 acres of land, as well as 150,000 sq ft of indoor exhibit can
accommodate up to 40,000 people. Its obvious why the band A Day To
Remember chose this location for the event. The name “Self Help
Festival” came about as the band and friends were throwing around ideas
for the upcoming festival. Someone had mentioned that concerts, and
music in general, simply makes listeners feel better about themselves
and their personal lives. In some cases, its safe to say that music even
saves lives.
As for tickets, there are three different types available. The first
ticket is just a basic general admission ticket and costs $39. The
other two options are VIP packages. The first package is the Common
Package which includes a ticket, a screen printed poster, a t-shirt, and
front of the line passes. The Courtesy Package includes a ticket, a
screen printed poster, a t-shirt, front of the line passes, a laminate,
and a VIP meet and greet with some of the bands.
As the festival gets closer and closer, social media sites are blowing
up with excitement including one person who, on the band Stick To Your
Guns Instagram stated, “We are driving all the way from Vegas to see you
guys!”. Its no question that this festival is a big deal for those who
are into this genre of music. But, as one could imagine, with so many
people in this one area, not everything will go according to plan. With
such large crowds and loud music, things are bound to get out of
control. Parking and traffic is one of the many concerns about the event
as well as food and water.Parking is between $15-$20 and outside food
and water is not allowed. Dehydration is also a huge concern as well as
the fact that alcohol will be sold there. All in all, the festival will
be an interesting event to see play out. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SIDEBAR
A Day To Remember:
From: Ocala, Florida
Formed In: 2003
Albums: And Their Name Was Treason, For Those Who Have Heart, Homesick, What Seperates Me From You, and Common Courtosey
Members: Jeremy McKinnon, Neil Westfall, Joshua Woodard, Alex Shelnutt, Kevin Skaff
Bring Me The Horizon:
From: Sheffield, England
Formed In: 2004
Albums: Count Your Blessings, Suicide Season, There Is A Hell Believe Me Ive Seen It. There Is A Heaven Lets Keep It A Secret, Sempiternal
Members: Oliver Sykes, Lee Malia, Matt Kean, Matt Nicholls, Jordan Fish, Jona Weinhofen, Curtis Ward
Of Mice And Men
From: Costa Mesa, California
Formed In: 2009
Albums: Of Mice & Men, The Flood, Restoring Force
Members: Phil Manansala, Valentino Artega, Austin Carlile, Alan Ashby, Aaron Pauley
**Band info from http://www.wikipedia.org/**
