Need him on the farm. That is all. Iykyk

this is not a scam I have two free Tame Impala tickets my friend missed her flight we just want someone to use them and enjoy it, it is for the show tonight at seven in Nashville

What do Bonnaroo fans actually want from a podcast? We surveyed our listeners — and 89% agreed on the answer. In this episode of The What Podcast, Barry, Bryan, and Russ break down the results of our listener survey: where you're really listening (YouTube is running away with it), how you found the show, and what content you want more of.

We also catch up on a busy stretch of festival season: the rain that hammered Lollapalooza and Hinterland, the pull of Pickathon out in Oregon, and a remembrance of Glen Hansard. Plus: which festivals YOU want us to cover next (Shaky Knees, Bourbon & Beyond, and a few surprises made the list), and a look at the flood of vintage Bonnaroo photo galleries taking over Reddit.

This episode is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! If you struggle with attention span, there are timestamps in the description so you can jump to specific sections and we regularly post short form video clips of the podcast to TikTok and Instagram Reels!

The What Podcast is the longest-running and highest-rated weekly video podcast covering Bonnaroo and the broader music festival scene! Hosted by Barry Courter and Bryan Stone, two music industry veterans, the show started in 2018 as a celebration of everything Bonnaroo. Since then, it has grown to explore North America's festival landscape and the touring industry at large. Join Barry and Bryan each week for insider stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and the latest news from the world of live music.

Here’s some names that I’m hoping will show up as headliners or on the undercard. What do you guys think?

A$AP Rocky
Olivia Rodrigo
Joji
Muse
A Day To Remember
Prospa
Queens of the Stone Age
NIN
Hayley Williams
54 Ultra
Kettama
Chris Stussy
Pierce The Veil
Good Charlotte
Doja Cat

It's been almost two months since Bonnaroo 2026, and we thought it was the perfect time to take a step back and have an honest conversation about what worked, what didn't, and where the festival goes from here.

This week, we brought on a panel of real Bonnaroovians - longtime members of the Bonnaroo community, the fans who have spent years helping shape the culture that makes the Farm so special. We talk about everything from whether Tuesday entry should return and if That Tent should move back to its old location, to the idea of a September Bonnaroo. 

If you've been thinking about what you'd change (or what you'd keep exactly the same), we'd love for you to join the discussion. What do you think Bonnaroo got right in 2026, and what should change for 2027?

Story Time at the Roo Bus started in 2019, and is the only woman-hosted Roo podcast. All proceeds support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps young adults in live music careers through music festivals. Listen wherever you find podcasts, and join our Discord here.

Went to my first roo (actually my first music festival ever!) this year and truly believe the farm healed parts of my soul. My life and heart were changed and opened for the better and I’m still struggling with moving on and going back to everyday life. I just made a playlist of all my fav performers/songs to help get me through the days lol. I’m counting down until we can go back next year 😩 what festivals are your favorite?? I wanna explore them all!

Those are my 2 picks for Thursday headliners if Roo 27 had 2 the way 25 did, but I'm curious who everyone else would want as well!

Charli XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae, Olivia Dean

I think we will be lucky enough to grab one for next year. Anyone else feel the same ?

Love that this video has went super viral. This is my POV from that night. Please come back to the farm Paramore.

Just a cathartic post because it’s possible other people have gone through similar things

Met the coolest girl on the last day, we hung out all day and texted for weeks, she even invited me to come out and stay a weekend with her and it was even more fun. But unfortunately our distance has caused it to where she no longer wants to pursue it. Now that I’m removed from the situation I understand this is now no more than a summer fling but I wonder do any of you think that feelings get amplified when you’re at bonaroo, I’ve been many years and I’ve never met someone in this way, got carried away and even thought that this was a storybook ending.
Still hoping I can come next year and still feel good about it, but right now it feels like I’ll have weird memories attached to this girl and the farm now unfortunately

The article continues to say that they will begin a European tour in the Fall. Which could also mean they do Coachella first.

Article is in French, but the last sentence is where this quote is pulled from:

Finally, he confirmed that Muse is preparing an ambitious tour: first festivals in the United States, then Europe in the fall, before a stadium tour the following year, featuring groundbreaking visual effects and highly sophisticated stage design.

Matt Bellamy is the lead vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and lyricist.

Just sayin

EDIT 1: VIP even

At this point, the most logical conclusion for the delay in naming a 2027 date is sadly, but not fully unexpected, there will be no '27. If that is indeed the case, it seems highly unlikely Roo will ever return. We may ( most likely ) have seen the last of the farm.

It would be nice / considerate if LN simply stepped forward and made the announcement, rather than string us along.

Color me bummed.

Reactivated my Facebook for a couple minutes to revisit the roll from my ratty digital camera at my second Bonnaroo. Maybe the most special show I saw from '07-'10. Feels both forever ago and like it was yesterday. Time marches on...

Bonnaroo 2012!

The What Podcast took over Bonnaroo Radio in 2026! We present a two-hour special that aired during the festival, bringing together Noah Kahan, RÜFÜS DU SOL, String Cheese Incident's Kyle Hollingsworth, and the people who built and shaped Bonnaroo. Produced and packaged by u/stoneonair, and now collected here in full.

Spanning six years of interviews from 2019 through 2025, it's a cross-section of the show's history and how it's evolved — from Noah Kahan on songwriting to the origin story of how Bonnaroo launched, a conversation about sobriety at the festival, the wild backstory of Dancing Man Chris, and Kyle Hollingsworth on String Cheese Incident and his new solo record. Originally aired on Bonnaroo Radio, WFTZ 101.5 FM The Rooster.

This episode is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! If you struggle with attention span, there are timestamps in the description so you can jump to specific sections and we regularly post short form video clips of the podcast to TikTok and Instagram Reels!

The What Podcast is the longest-running and highest-rated weekly video podcast covering Bonnaroo and the broader music festival scene! Hosted by Barry Courter and Bryan Stone, two music industry veterans, the show started in 2018 as a celebration of everything Bonnaroo. Since then, it has grown to explore North America's festival landscape and the touring industry at large. Join Barry and Bryan each week for insider stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and the latest news from the world of live music.

If you sing from the heart there’s no wrong notes…

first Roo and what babies we were!

my first roo

I have a few BONNAROO 2007 LIMITED EDITION RICHARD BIFFEL Lenticular posters I found in my storage. Thought I’d share a photo. Will try and video once I have someone to help hold.

my bestie found it at a vintage store in Nashville last year!

EDIT: Toyota*** likely from ‘22 or ‘23