We are still unpacking last week's conversation with Brad and Cory from C3 about what to expect for Bonnaroo 2025. Lots of new information on changes and improvements for next year, and of course we've got to take a guess at who they are hinting at for headliners.

In addition to all the Bonnaroo info, we take a look at some of the recent news about When We Were Young Festival, and Chappell Roan's SNL performance. What's got you most excited for Bonnaroo 2025? Leave us a comment below and subscribe to The What Podcast for the latest festival news and info!

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CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:05:59) Chappell Roan on SNL
(00:14:36) When We Were Young
(00:19:01) Unpacking last week's episode
(00:27:06) Thursday/Sunday headliners
(00:32:40) Where in the Woods and EDM
(00:35:35) Transition from AC/Superfly to C3
(00:49:00) Final thoughts on changes
(00:51:06) Our guesses for headliners
(00:57:00) Outro

Could comedy make a comeback at Bonnaroo in 2025? Expanded camping options, or even a two-weekend event? This week on The What Podcast, we dive deep with Bonnaroo insiders Festival Director Brad Parker and Marketing Manager Cory Smith from C3 Presents. They share exclusive insights into what worked in 2024, what fans loved, and the exciting changes planned for 2025. If you're a Bonnaroovian, you won’t want to miss this one!

And, of course, it wouldn't be Bonnaroo without a diverse lineup. Brad and Cory hint at what fans can expect — from EDM headliners to legacy acts — and talk about the balancing act of booking artists that honor Bonnaroo's roots while offering the "best in the streets" to appeal to any fan, regardless of genre.

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CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:29) Beat in Nashville
(00:07:08) This week's guests
(00:15:19) Russ in a music video
(00:16:37) Interview with Brad and Cory
(00:18:14) Bonnaroo 2024 feedback
(00:31:15) Grading last year's festival
(00:35:12) Focusing on community
(00:37:42) C3 revolutionized the industry
(00:42:45) Lessons learned
(00:25:53) Tuesday entry
(00:53:09) Lineup talk
(01:08:58) Bonnaroo census
(01:14:47) Teasing things for Bonnaroo 2025
(01:18:39) Chappell Roan
(01:25:51) GWAR
(01:28:14) Brad's tweet
(01:29:35) Changes for Bonnaroo 2025
(01:37:20) Who stage
(01:38:02) Final thoughts
(01:39:37) Outro

It's been five years since Exit 111 took place on our beloved Farm in Manchester, featuring heavy-hitting acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Def Leppard, and Guns N' Roses. Bryan Stone attended with Taco, while Barry made a visit to check it out. The hosts reflect on the festival's surprising gun policy and discuss how things have changed since then. Will Great Stage Park ever host another festival like this?

In more recent news, we explore Sand in My Boots, a new festival headlined by Morgan Wallen in Gulf Shores, AL, which replaces the long-running and beloved Hangout Festival. Hulaween is also on the horizon in Florida.

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CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:05:32) Exit 111
(00:24:43) CaveFest
(00:27:23) Hangout Fest
(00:38:05) Hulaween
(00:43:13) Outro