Festivalgoers got to experience four days of non stop music and art in the blistering sun in the farmlands of Manchester, Tennessee.  This year’s festival organizers utilized the Internet to bring the experience of Bonnaroo into the homes of music lovers everywhere.  Web coverage included streaming live video via the Bonnaroo YouTube channel, NPR audio webcasting and live performance broadcasts on Fuse TV.

Ashley Capps, co-founder of the festival, talks about the decision to use alternative methods of communication, “We are exploring all sorts of opportunities to reach out to fans not simply during the weekend of the festival, but all year long to communicate what the Bonnaroo experience is all about… [while] not compromising the Bonnaroo experience through these opportunities is very important.” 

Another milestone that Bonnaroo continues to work towards is sustainably operating the festival in as many ways as possible.  Each year it takes a crew 10 full days to clear the festival grounds.  The Bonnaroo ‘Green Team’s’ number one priority is trash reduction.  In 2009, 33% of all waste was diverted from landfill to recycling and compost.  Overall, 30 tons of organic waste was composted.

Although the festival is being as green as it can be, it is far from being carbon neutral.  Keeping in mind the extent of entertainment that the festival brings, and the number one priority will always be fan experience, zero impact is impossible.  “Bonnaroo organizers understand, probably better than any other mega-party planners, that a music festival devoid of waste isn’t much of a party at all… They know which eco battles to pick, and every year they’re picking more.”

With next year marking the 10th Anniversary of the festival, organizers are already working on a whole new grab bag of surprises!  One thing that is already in the works is incorporating renewable energy.   It has been announced that the main stage will become a permanent fixture of the festival grounds, allowing for the installation of a solar array.

As a previous festivalgoer, I can’t wait for what next year will bring!  Until then, you can stay updated with everything festival related via Bonnaroo 365.

But the Bonnaroo powers that be, with bigger brains than most, have managed to pull off this logistical labyrinth, and have now posted the complete schedule – including dates, stages, and show times– on their website. I have trouble just organizing my closet…

Here are some of the highlights, and no, the 2am time slots are not a misprint! This party goes on all night, every night!

Thursday, June 10th:

Blitzen Trapper at 10:15pm: The Other Tent

Wale at Midnight: This Tent

Margaret Cho, 2 sets, 10:30pm & 12:30am: The Comedy Theatre

Friday, June 11th:

Kings of Leon at 9:30pm: What Stage

She & Him, 5pm, and Tori Amos, 6:45pm: This Tent

The Black Keys, 12am, and B.O.B, 3am: That Tent

Conan O’Brien at 1pm: The Comedy Theatre

The Crystal Method, 1:30am: The Lunar Stage

Saturday, June 12th:

WHAT STAGE: The Dead Weather at 6pm; Stevie Wonder at 8:30pm; Jay-Z at 11:30pm (HOLLA!)

Thievery Corporation at 12am: That Tent

Gwar at 2:30am: The Other Tent

Sunday, June 13th:

Regina Spektor at 3pm, Phoenix at 7:15pm: Which Stage

Miranda Lambert at 6:30pm: That Tent

Dave Matthews Band closing out the festival: 9pm on What Stage

Again, check out the Bonnaroo website to view and print the full schedule, to create your own schedule, for preparation checklists, logistics information, etc. Don’t forget the compass.

Dave Matthews Band. Kings of Leon. Stevie Wonder. Jay-Z. Conan O’Brien. Tenacious D. Weezer. The Flaming Lips. The Dead Weather. Damian Marley & Nas. Phoenix. Norah Jones. Michael Franti & Spearhead. John Fogerty. Regina Spektor. Jimmy Cliff. Ween. LCD Soundsystem. The Avett Brothers. Thievery Corporation. Galactic. Rise Against. Tori Amos. The National. Zac Brown Band. Les Claypool. John Prine. Umphrey’s McGee. The Black Keys. Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers. Jeff Beck. Dropkick Murphys. She & Him. Against Me!. Deadmau5. Daryl Hall & Chromeo. Jamey Johnson. Margaret Cho. Clutch. Bass Nectar. Kid Cudi. Aziz Ansari. The Disco Biscuts. Kris Kristofferson. Medeski Martin & Wood. Brandi Carlile. The xx. Jeffery Ross. John Butler Trio. Ozomati. GWAR. Dan Deacon Ensamble. Los Amigos Invisibles. JB Smoove. Tinariwen. Wale. Baaba Maal. The Melvins. The Gaslight Anthem. Mike Snow. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The Gossip. Greg Giraldo. Dr. Dog. They Might Be Giants. Punch Brothers. Isis. Blitzen Trapper. Blues Traveler. Aterciopelados. Miranda Lambert. Calexico. Gary Chardonnay. OK GO. Bo Burnham.Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Martin Sexton. Lotus. Doug Benson. Baroness. Dave Rawlings Machine. Mayer Hawthorne & the County. Nick Kroll. Japandroids. Jay Electronica. Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros. Ingrid Michaelson. The Dodos. Manchester Orchestra. The Temper Trap. Paul Scheer & Rob Huebel. Cross Canadian Ragweed. Circa Survive. Big Sam’s Funky Nation. Carolina Chocolate Drops. Nortec Collective Presents: Botich & Fussible. John Roberts. NEEDTOBREATHE. Tokyo Polic Club. The Entrance Band. Rob Cantrell. Local Natives. Mumford & Sons. Rebelution. Baron Vaughn. Diane Birch. Monte Montogmery. Fanfarlo. Julia Nunes. Longhorne Slim. The Postelles. Julian Mccullough. Mexican Institute of Sound. Lucero. Here We Go Magic. Chelsea Peretti. Mighty Clouds of Joy. Hot Rize. Neon Indian. Bomba Estereo. B.O.B. Alyssa Bonagura. Angus & Julia Stone. Boy Crisis. Danny Barnes. Dawes. Elizabeth Cook. Elmwood. Everest. Frank Turner. Frontier Ruckus. Harper Simon. Imelda May. Jessie Baylin. Jill Andrews. Joe Robinson. Jonathan Sexton & The Big Love Choir. Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights. Joshua James. Kevin Devine. Lissie. Mike Posner. Morning Teleporation. Orgone. Paper Tongues. Red Cortez. Royal Bangs. Samantha Crain. Sarah Jarosz. Supagroup. Tamarama. Tiny Animals. The Bakerton Group. The Bridge. The Constellations. The Devil Makes Three. The Middle East. The Moondoggies. The RBC. The Young Veins. Truth & Salvage Co. Warpaint.

Bonnaroo is one of the largest and most diverse music festivals, with something sure to please any pair of ears.  In addition to 24 hrs. of live music Bonnaroo has loads of other attractions to keep you entertained.  This year’s festival features many new events and attractions sure to make this Bonnaroo something to remember!

Keep checking back for more Bonnaroo news.

Bonnaroo has teamed up with Cookman International and Nation Records to bring festival goers the experience of Latin culture and music.

The tent will be open all day Saturday June 12 and will feature “some of the most exciting alternative acts in Latino music today.  The event features headliners, Ozomatli, with support performances by Los Amigos Invisibles, Bostich + Fussible, Aterciopelodos, the Mexican Institute of Sound, and Bomba Istero.

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Be prepared for hot sunny days and cool summer nights.  Camping at Bonnaroo can be done several ways, whether you have an RV, Tent, or choose to stay in a nearby hotel, there is something to satisfy everyone.  New this year is Tent City, a on-site Tent area that is set up for you upon arrival and includes sleeping accommodations, bedding, a water proof tent, close proximity to Centeroo, and friendly staff to answer any questions.

Now that the camping details are out of the way, be sure to check the line-up so you don’t miss a thing.  This years performances include Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Jay-Z, Weezer, The Flaming Lips, Regina Spektor, Tor Amos, Les Claypool, Zac Brown Band, GWAR, Norah Jones, Tenacious D, Margaret Cho, Jeffrey Ross, Dropkick Murphys, and many more!  Bonaroo Music Festival Tickets are available now!  Get ready for four days of music and entertainment bliss!!

This year’s 9th annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will be June 10-13, 2010. In the past, the festival has offered some amazing artists like Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, MGMT, Snoop Dogg and Cage the Elephant. Currently, no artists have been confirmed for the 2010 festival.

The location continues to be the same. It will be held at Great Stage Park, a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn, which is 60 miles southeast of Nashville.

Check back soon to view the confirmed artists.