Norman Music Festival, one of the most popular attractions for the Norman community, kicks off Saturday.
This is a unique chance for students to get involved with the local community and see some talented local and national musicians.
More importantly: in its third year of existence, the festival still remains free.
But like many music festivals, charging for future ones is a possibility for the Norman Music Festival. However, if we each donate a few dollars Saturday or Sunday, we can help keep the festival open to the public.
Norman is a vibrant community and students should show their gratitude for the city bringing in such events.
It may mean the difference between a third or fourth beer, but festivalgoers are in luck because the beer is now six point.
More bang for your buck means you can use the money you’ve saved to keep the music playing.
Norman has not always had things like the festival or even a vibrant Campus Corner. The downtown has, at times, looked more like a ghost town.
Norman has made major improvements students too often take for granted because they know no different.
The Norman Music Festival is one of those major improvements.
Imagine what it would be like to pay $20 or $40 for this two-day festival that covers the downtown and brings together all walks of life. The dollar or two you donate could prevent the festival from going to a ticket system.
So when you grab your friends and head to downtown Norman for a music-filled weekend, remember to donate.
It’s an investment for future festival attendees.
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angrycandy 2 years, 1 month ago
Yeah,,and I imagine that telling students what they 'should do' and that they 'take things for granted' is a sure-fire method to increase the take at the gate.
Its called respect.
Flips88 2 years, 1 month ago
While I agree that keeping NMF free is good for the moment, for it to grow in the future they will have to eventually charge. I as a music fan am not satisfied with their being only one truly nationally known band at NMF. Look at what Dfest in Tulsa has accomplished by keeping prices relatively cheap, $30 for 2 days, while bringing a host of nationally known bands. I would gladly pay a similar amount if I could see 4 or 5 great nationally known bands only blocks from my house in Norman.
soonerboomers 2 years, 1 month ago
I am officially tired of the Charity Daily.