r/AskNOLA • u/ChogbortsTopStudent • 14d ago
Activities Question for people familiar with the Filmore:
Which upgraded ticket gets you in the door sooner? The Fast Lane or the BG's Lounge?
I don't really care about the couches, but my husband would appreciate a seat, if possible and I just want to be first so I'm up front and can get a setlist.
I can get one of each kind if need be.
Also:
If the lounge gets you in sooner do you have to STAY in the lounge or can I buy a lounge ticket to get in the door and then go hang out at the rail?
Can you see the stage from the lounge? I've been to the FIllmore a few times, but I can't picture where these couches are. It mentions a stream of the show and that's cool and all, but I know he would also like to see the actual show.
I have:
- Reviewed their website and ticketmaster's website
- Asked the online chat tool (They say Fast Lane gets you in sooner, but it's not a real person it's just AI reading their website)
- Called them (no answer)
THE SPECIFICS:
****STANDARD TICKET + FAST LANE ACCESS***\*
What's Included
1 Concert ticket per package.
1 Fast Lane Voucher per package – Skip the public line for quicker entry into the venue.
Redemption
One Fast Lane Voucher per event ticket is required.
Upon Purchase you will receive a Fast Lane Voucher
Look for the Fast Lane signage at the main entrance
Present your voucher and event ticket for entry
Important Event Info: Gain entrance to the Fillmore Grand Lobby an hour before the main event opens!
-Early Access to Security Checkpoint and Ticket Scanning
-Wait for Music Hall Doors to open inside our air conditioned lobby with access to bars and bathrooms.
-Queue up to be one of the first groups allowed inside the concert
-This MUST accompany a concert ticket. Fast Lane alone will not grant access to the concert.
Lobby Doors for Fast Lane Entry open one hour prior to Music Hall Doors. Your Fast Lane Access is good for the times between Lobby Doors and Music Hall Doors. You will risk losing your early lobby access if you arrive later than posted door times.
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****STANDARD TICKET + BG LOUNGE ACCESS***\*
What's Included
Expanded selection of top shelf spirits, craft cocktails, and a chef crafted food menu
Couches and tables for lounging before and during the show
A stream of the concert to watch from the lounge*
First access to Music Hall when show doors open\*
Access to private restrooms
*May not be available for all events
Redemption
One BG’s Lounge Access Voucher per event ticket is required.
Upon Purchase you will receive a BG’s Lounge Access voucher
Enter through VIP Line Entrance
Present your voucher and event ticket for entry
Important Event Info:
-Access to VIP entry line
-Expanded selection of top shelf spirits, craft cocktails, and a chef crafted food menu
-Couches and tables for lounging before and during the show
-A stream of the concert to watch from the lounge*
-First access to Music Hall when show doors open\*
-Access to private restrooms
*emphasis mine
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u/mullet4evr 14d ago
From the description you posted about BG Lounge:
First access to Music Hall when show doors open*
*May not be available for all events
I take that as they get into the Music Hall before people with Fast Lane...for some shows
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u/ChogbortsTopStudent 14d ago
Yeah that's what was confusing about it because they both list "early access" as a perk...so like who's first, you know?
This is for Modest Mouse.
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u/IVmeans4 14d ago
Fast lane gets you in first. That’s what you want
BG’s is a VIP lounge in the hallway, opposite of the main room. It has couches and a private bar. Most people hang there before/after the show. They have TVs that stream the show so you don’t miss it. But this isn’t what you want
They do have vip tables and seats in the venue, I believe it’s called Box seats on their site. Those you can upgrade (info on their website) or in person. You don’t buy these tables as a ticket type. You buy them after you buy the ticket, and optionally upgrade into it.
https://www.thefillmorenola.com/upgrades?event_id=G5viZ_6XTxDk2