Athens Popfest FAQ

How many passes will be available, and are there any restrictions on any passes?

Only 200 full-festival passes will be available. These will allow entrance into all PopFest events. Daily wristbands are also available and will allow entrance into all PopFest events for the day that they are issued. All wristbands must be worn by their owner and are non-transferable. Any wristband not worn by the bearer will not be honored.

I can't make it to the POPFEST, is there a way to refund my ticket?

NO, please be sure to know 100% that you will make it before buying a ticket.

My band wants to play popfest, are there still slots available?

A very limited number of slots remain and submissions are being accepted via SonicBids. Please follow the link on the home page to submit via Sonic Bids. There is a fee associated with this service. If you do not have an EPK and would like to submit via snail mail please send your CD or CD-R to HHBTM attn: Athens PopFest P.O.Box 742, Athens, GA 30603.

Please be aware that if you submit via snail mail and are not selected you will not be notified. If you are selected, and submitted via snail mail, you will be notified by May 1st.

Some of these bands aren't all twee, what gives?

Well, as we all know, too much of one thing can be boring over time. We want to bring some other bands in to help give some more variety and to help bring different scenes together and expose people to something new at the end of the day. All bands were carefully chosen, and it will be a great show through and through.

What is the age limit on the POPFEST?

All PopFest events are 18 and over, but if you have a parent or guardian, you can come to the POPFEST if you are underage. I mean, it wouldn't be a POPFEST if it was only for the adults.

Where can I stay in Athens?

There are multiple hotels in Athens and information is provided on this site. Please book rooms early as this weeks festival falls during the last week before the University of Georgia reopens for Fall Semester.Lots of students' relatives will be in town trying to book the same rooms you are.
Another thing to do is utilize our forums and coordinate group accommodations at friendly PopFest locals homes.

Will I get my tickets mailed to me?

Individual tickets and full festival passes will be available for pick up each day of the festival at Flicker Theatre & Bar. No tickets will be mailed.

Will there by any tickets at the door?

We will be selling passes online, at Wuxtry Records and School Kids Records in Athens, and (if it doesn't sell out) then yes, you might get in at the door. Just be warned that it's not unusual for nighttime PopFest shows to sell out early and in advance. The best thing you can do is buy your passes online and early.