I thought I'd go ahead and post the points I hope to establish this year with FFV, so people can comment on them.

Goals for FFV07:
• Eliminate the large stage. Instead, have 2 smaller stages. One end will have chill out electronica (no hard thumpy techno), and the other will be set up for accoustic/live/spoken word stuff. Sound systems will be minimized, hopefully bringing the music and the performers not only closer to the people, but keeping the sound level to a tolerable level.
• Move these stages to a different postion. If you are very familiar with that lot, you will remember that when you come in to FFV, you turn left or right. Previously, the stage was set up when you turn to the right, all the way at the end, facing in. Instead of being at the end, I want to put it about halfway down, on the right, facing north, with the back to the vendors. The chill out music will be set up in an area that mirrors this. I think this is a better position for a lower sound level stage, and as well, when people peek in through the fence or into the area, they won't see a huge stage that draws them in and makes the space crowded.
• Re-configure the fencing layout. I would like to have the south entrance be open. Last year, it was open, but then there were fences/openings to the right and to the left. The right one opened to the big stage, the left one (with the notorios sign) opened to the chill space.
• Remove the ugly green privacy fencing. Ok, keep it on the south fence that borders with the vendors, but take it off the sides. C'mon, we're gay, we're fae, and we can decorate that fence to it looks fabulous both inside and out. Right now, between the small enclosures and the ugly fencing, the whole area feels like a cage. It's Faerie Freedom Village, not the Faerie Cage and Zoo. We can make it feel more free.
• For entertainment, I'd love to see more alternative things happening. One stage will be for electronic dj (cd only) chill music. The other will be for accoustic. Live bands, accoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle, bagpipes? In between bands, I'd love to fill it with spoken word, stand up comedy, maybe a little drag, pantomime, live theater, poetry readings. Anyone want to do an audience interactive performance in the space (coordinate so we can plan it between music for maximum impact!) How about some Reiki using the vibe of the crowd (just remember that focalizing a huge crowd at pride can be like hearding cats!)
• Visual artists. Welcome to bring up your work, paintings (great for the fence), sculptures, photograhy, whatever and show it off!

Anyone who's interested in performing, dj'ing, playing music, etc... Email me. For bands and dj's, I'd like to hear samples so we know what to expect and how to best place you!

-NeonBunny
sfaaron26@yahoo.com