Side Stage

[Pawelek]

How do people get up on the side stage? :cool:

I figured a lot $$$$ or you got to know somebody special.

[sleeping]

How do people get up on the side stage? :cool:
I figured a lot $$$$ or you got to know somebody special.
I've always assumed they're friends and family of the bands, crew, and/or sponsors (radio stations, etc.) who have "Guest"-level passes. Sometimes they'll be contest winners, though (X Japan had a bunch last year).

[TheCountofMonteDisco]

Must have VIP, All Access, Guest, or Artist wristband. Even those with access are not guaranteed access to the stage on every set.
You have to get their early enough before the weight capacity is reached.

Guest wristbands only work at the 2 main stages.

[cosmo]

Lolla does have some contests that can get you back stage. It's hard so say what they will do this year.

[TheCountofMonteDisco]

This is a couple years old, but pretty same story for 2011.
http://chicagoist.com/2007/08/05/lollapalooza_po.php

1. VIP: A special over-the-neck pass only available to those who are partially responsible for bank rolling the festival or have taken Perry's children for ransom.

2. All Access: A navy blue wristband allowing the holder to access basically anywhere in the festival, including backstage areas.

3. Lolla Lounge: A yellow wristband given to a) those who dropped $1,000 for tickets to hang out under umbrellas and get bottle service or b) publication editors, PR firm owners and other higher-ups in the media world who want to make sure they can at least snag free beer while attending the fest.

4. Artist: A red wristband intended for performers that allows the holder access to backstage areas, the artists' lounge and the media area.

5. Crew: A green wristband for sound people, Jumbotron camera operators, roadies and anyone else involved in the behind-the-scenes production. Allows you backstage access but that's about it. If you have this pass, you're lucky if you have time to snag a free beer anyway.

6. Guest: A one-day pass for "guests" of a band performing at the festival. These are definitely in the minority.

7. Photo: A one-day pass for professional photographers with media credentials. Allows you access to the front-of-the stage photo pit and the media area.

8. Media: A one-day pass for journalists. Allows you access to the media area and ensures most artists will run from you if you don't have a scheduled interview.

9. Staff: A one-day pass for volunteer staff members and people working vendor booths. Allows you free entry to the festival but no special access.