how early can I line up?

[risson00]

I'd like to grab a good spot at the main stage for Mccartney. How early is too early for lining up to get in? (seriously).. I don't think I'm gonna camp. I'm a young guy, not a gigantic fan, but I'd like to see the guy up close once, so I don't mind waiting around. Bring on the PM criticism

[gaypalmsprings]

You might try 4 acts prior.

[eskamo951]

Really, once gates open, you can stay at the main stage all day...but I'll be off having more fun, and be satisfied seeing him on the big screens if I decide to see him.

[Goodtoknow]

You might try 4 acts prior.

I think he means outside the gate.

Dude, you can start moving up at like 3 or 4 and be fine. You don't need to go straight from the gate to the rail...as a matter of fact that might be a little tough to hold down one spot for 8 hours and take some of the pleasure out of friday.

[Boourns]

If you're too close you won't see the fireworks.

[risson00]

thanks for the feedback. I know it doesn't sound like much fun and its not a very coachella like thing to do, but I've done regular coachella a few times, I'm only gonna try to see this Mccartney guy once. I've done the 24 hour wait for like the radiohead/wilco bands and its not a bad pay off. its not for everyone and some shows are really good away from the stage I agree, but I want front this time. I'm just thinking that I may have to compete with the crazy old Mccartney fans. So does anyone think there might be an early line outside? Again, I know none of you would want to do what I'm doing, and yeah, some PM stuff is pretty bad, but if you'd like to share any knowledge or experience....thanks!

[Goodtoknow]

no, last year i go inside the "t" rail for prince and all i did was watch portishead. if you are there from noon on you will literally be on the rail.