A fun experience but marred by transport
by JJ on 28/9/24The Barracks Precinct, North Head Sanctuary - ManlyRating: 3 out of 5I really enjoyed the event, but missed out on seeing the Bag Raiders as transport to the event was terrible. Due to my mate having to work late and not knowing when he would finish, he had to drive to the event. I got dropped off at Manly by my wife, and my mate collected me to park closer to the event.
The shuttle bus option was no good to us because we would only be able to get to the pick-up point AFTER the last bus (6:30pm).
So parking was an abomination, not that that is your fault. BUT! For the sake of ease, why not put on a shuttle service (for free) that just does a circuit to/from Manly so EVERYONE can get there in a timely and easy manner.
It would be in the best interests of the community and especially the neighbours.
Secondly, the price of drinks was abominable. Over $14 for a beer is ridiculous.
Thirdly, the tickets were a gift from my wife to myself and my mate, for Father’s Day. We got GA tickets. The distance away from the stage was ridiculous. The Platinum tickets easily took up 3/4 of the event. The ticket prices weren’t cheap, another 30% on top to get closer than 3/4 of the way to the stage is ridiculous, especially since the Platinum areas were nowhere near full.
The prices for tickets compared to the length of The Presets’ set was too much. To end a Friday night at 8:45 after a short set, especially regarding the travel time, walking time and then having to walk back to our car seemed like hardy worth the time. Except I love The Presets and it was a great set.
So, in conclusion, a better transport system would be greatly beneficial