A music festival characterized by chaotic management and pervasive racial discrimination.

1. Firstly, the management is extremely chaotic. Regardless of whether the ticket prices range from $30.90 to $120.200, there is no proper verification of your assigned seating by the staff. This means that you can sit wherever you like. It is common to see people who purchased $30 tickets rushing into the inner area and sitting anywhere they please, and the staff members do not seem to care much about it;

2. 2. As Asian attendees of the music festival, we have experienced racial discrimination on more than one occasion. There are several specific instances I can provide as examples. At outdoor music festivals, it is quite normal for people to drink beer, enjoy snacks, and have quiet conversations among friends. The music festival is not a serious symphony performance; it is a popular music event like pop or jazz, where audience interaction is encouraged. While we were quietly discussing the music in a way that only we could hear, we were verbally abused by a white male behind us. As educated individuals, we chose not to engage in an argument with him. However, he seemed solely focused on silencing Asian individuals, disregarding conversations among other white attendees. The festival staff turned a blind eye to the situation；
3. 3. The sound equipment is of poor quality or the sound engineer is highly unprofessional. Even renowned jazz musician Chris Botti, during his live performance, expressed dissatisfaction with the sound throughout the entire show, repeatedly requesting adjustments. As audience members, we experienced difficulties in hearing clearly from a distance and were subjected to excessive noise when seated closer to the stage. This was our overall experience.

4. There are numerous other issues and details that contribute to the overall negative experience. The parking and exiting process is chaotic, with poor management upon leaving the festival. Drivers exhibit reckless behavior, cutting in and merging without regard for others, and the staff members seem uninterested in addressing the situation. The parking fees are exorbitant, and the prices for various items within the venue are unreasonable. For instance, a hamburger costs $20, and there are additional charges like a 20% gratuity fee, among other things.