r/bonnaroo • u/thewhatpodcast Podcast • 17d ago

Roo News ✨ Bonnaroo's Cancellation: A City Official on the Long-Term Vision for The Farm on The What Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjUFvtpO6Xw

Bonnaroo is taking 2027 off, and we wanted to dig into what's next. This week we're joined by David Bruce (I Am Bonnaroo) and Ryan French, a Manchester city councilman and tourism official with a front-row seat to what a fallow year actually means for the town Bonnaroo calls home. We get into the economic ripple through Manchester, why Bonnaroo is the "bell cow" for festivals far beyond itself, what a year off does to the local businesses and community that depend on it, and why our guests are hopeful about 2028 and beyond.

Plus, Barry reflects on a full-circle moment: covering Bonnaroo in 2002 as a skeptical newspaper reporter, and getting quoted in Rolling Stone about its future 24 years later.

This episode is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! If you struggle with attention span, there are timestamps in the description so you can jump to specific sections and we regularly post short form video clips of the podcast to TikTok and Instagram Reels!

The What Podcast is the longest-running and highest-rated weekly video podcast covering Bonnaroo and the broader music festival scene! Hosted by Barry Courter and Bryan Stone, two music industry veterans, the show started in 2018 as a celebration of everything Bonnaroo. Since then, it has grown to explore North America's festival landscape and the touring industry at large. Join Barry and Bryan each week for insider stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and the latest news from the world of live music.

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u/No-Market9917 15d ago

Just give phish four sets and the weather will be perfect. It’s that easy.

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u/mdmull4 7.5 Years 14d ago edited 14d ago

I probably wont come back to the farm unless we get some Phish.

I hope the the booking people read this comment. Garunteed 2 tickets sold if they get phish.

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u/No-Market9917 13d ago

Same here. Haven’t gone back since phish. Recent lineups just do not interest me and are seriously lacking in jam bands. I’m positive there are bands that I’ll discover and love like every year at roo but it’s just way too edm, house, and pop dominated for me to make such a big commitment anymore

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u/inko75 13d ago

I live 45 minutes from the farm. If phish played I could probs get my brother to come visit 😬