How far in advancer to reach out to a promoter to get names on the guest list?

[natashacortez]

We aren't going until May 27-31 so I don't want to reach out too early, but I know it'll be a busy weekend.

Also, it's going to be 3 single girls in their mid 20s

[DeX]

We aren't going until May 27-31 so I don't want to reach out too early, but I know it'll be a busy weekend.

Also, it's going to be 3 single girls in their mid 20s + 1 gay guy....is this going to hinder us from getting on guest lists?

if its guestlists then i would do the week before for guestlists. it wont affect your chance to get on the lists unless the venue you plan on going to has a big event and they are doing girl only groups. tell your male friend he will most likely have to pay reduced cover

[artedm]

its MDW- memorial day weekend
do you know what events you want to go to?
Guest lists are going to be tough and probably not worth your time because of crowds
http://forums.jackcolton.com/forum/l...ounced-lineups

[natashacortez]

I want to also note its going to now be 3 girls aged 24, 26, 31...no more guys in our group. Hooray!!

Here is wait we aim to do!

Friday May 27--Porter Robinson at Marquee Night Club
Saturday May 28-- Afrojack at Wet Republic then Disclosure at Light
Sunday May 29--Kaskade at Encore Beach Club then David Guetta at XS

[artedm]

on a regular weekend all girl guest list would probably be ok
but MDW might not work
not sure if you have done guest list before in vegas
for a nightclub you have to be added to the list before say 8pm the night of
for a pool party its the night before
So for example on Friday afternoon 5/27 you could text about Marquee and Wet Republic
Your also going to need 5 different contacts
marquee
wet republic
light
encore beach
xs
also they might ask you to arrive early- for example at open
pool parties open around 11am with headline dj on around 3pm going till around 6pm
nightclubs open around 11pm with headline dj on around 1am going till around 5am

Looking at your list I would say xs is probably going to be ok because its huge- you could probably get guest list at xs all weekend just because its huge. Not sure about the others.
with presale tickets you can show up later
Best

[natashacortez]

I just want to reiterate that it is an ALL GIRLS trip now...no guys.

I have been to vegas before and done the guest list thing by random people from instagram. Are there better people I can reach out to at that time or just stick witht these people?

Thanks so much in advance!

[artedm]

presale tickets for everything would be $500 right now
marquee $25x3=$75
wet $37x3=$111
light $25x3=$75
ebc $51x3=$153
xs $26x3=$78

[Fabulys26]

Hey there-

From a woman's perspective, if there are no guys with you, you'll probably be approached by promoters all day who can help you do whatever you'd like. Before I started to really pay attention to things, that is usually how I got things done. Now that I've got some more experience under my belt, and I have been going every year, I have made friends with some folks who help me out now. But, you have some options...

1. Depending on how charming you are, you can meet people during the day and go out with them at night. (people who have tables locked down already) This has served me very well in the past as you can get to know people during the day and see if you'd like to spend more time with them. I have made some really good friends this way, people I have seen again and keep in touch with. This is a good strategy if your group is friendly and outgoing and you don't have a specific idea of club/DJ you want to see. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS IF: you are shy, there is a Judgy McJudgerpants in your group who is going to frown on partying with strangers, or you are super possessive and think that all dudes you meet are going to fall in love with you... They have a table, other girls will want to hang out there too. You are NOT their wife/girlfriend, and they owe you nothing, so be cool and don't start drama, or take your shit elsewhere.

2. I've used the Discotech app to get on guestlists, and it was surprisingly helpful. You will get a contact who can get you on a list pretty much anywhere. I got in touch the morning of my trip and got into everywhere I wanted, no problem- however, it was not MDW, so I can't comment on how successful it would be at busy times.

3. Make friends with bouncers, door people, waitresses, ALL people in the service industry. These people are the best in the world and go out of their way for folks who remember that they are people too. Don't feel like just cuz you are a girl you shouldn't spend some cash... if someone does you a solid, give them a tip. The service industry people remember me year after year, and seem to be able to refer you to someone who can help you if they can't help themselves.

4. This is only if you are audacious, confident, and have a super positive attitude. I have done this before, but it isn't for the faint of heart, or people who get their feelings hurt easily. The time comes to go to the pool party, or the club, and you aren't on a guestlist, and you haven't met anyone. Head to the venue anyway, and walk up to the first person in a suit you see. Ask them straight up if they can help you avoid a line... Sometimes this works, and sometimes it doesn't. Important to not take this personally, and just move on if the answer is "line is over there, honey". Next course of action? Look for the table line. People who get tables don't wait to get in very long. Head to a group of fun looking people, and say something like "hey there! This line is crazy, and I really don't want to wait in it... If you let me in the club with you, I (we) will bounce immediately if you don't think we are cool... I have the time that we are waiting in this line to charm you into keeping me... If I fail, I'll buy you a drink, if I don't, you just made an awesome friend and dance partner, cuz I've got skillz on the dancefloor you must see. Time starts now. You in?" Yeah, it's brazen, but I have done it and ended up meeting some really cool people this way. Thing is, people want to have a good time... if you ARE the good time, and you come to them, you saved them the trouble with trying to put their gameface on which can be intimidating in places like Vegas where everyone is young and beautiful. Again, do not attempt if you are shy and get your feelings hurt easily... I'm 42, and at this point pretty much DGAF if someone doesn't like me... I know I'm awesome, and I also know that if this person doesn't agree, I'll find someone who does.

Vegas is my happiest place on earth, and I hope to go every year until I am dead. Have a blast and treat every day like it's going to the be the next BEST DAY EVER! I have never been disappointed, and part of the fun (For me) is seeing who I'll meet and what stories I'll be able to tell in the future. I am definitely a fly by the seat of my pants type person, so while I like to have a general plan, I never buy tickets anywhere because I don't like to be locked in if I meet someone who changes my mind about my plan and I decide to do something different. Allow for changes, understand you may lose folks to the altar of alcohol, and just enjoy the moment. Good luck!

[artedm]

awesome post!! you sound super fun with a super positive attitude
Best

Hey there-

From a woman's perspective, if there are no guys with you, you'll probably be approached by promoters all day who can help you do whatever you'd like. Before I started to really pay attention to things, that is usually how I got things done. Now that I've got some more experience under my belt, and I have been going every year, I have made friends with some folks who help me out now. But, you have some options...

1. Depending on how charming you are, you can meet people during the day and go out with them at night. (people who have tables locked down already) This has served me very well in the past as you can get to know people during the day and see if you'd like to spend more time with them. I have made some really good friends this way, people I have seen again and keep in touch with. This is a good strategy if your group is friendly and outgoing and you don't have a specific idea of club/DJ you want to see. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS IF: you are shy, there is a Judgy McJudgerpants in your group who is going to frown on partying with strangers, or you are super possessive and think that all dudes you meet are going to fall in love with you... They have a table, other girls will want to hang out there too. You are NOT their wife/girlfriend, and they owe you nothing, so be cool and don't start drama, or take your shit elsewhere.

2. I've used the Discotech app to get on guestlists, and it was surprisingly helpful. You will get a contact who can get you on a list pretty much anywhere. I got in touch the morning of my trip and got into everywhere I wanted, no problem- however, it was not MDW, so I can't comment on how successful it would be at busy times.

3. Make friends with bouncers, door people, waitresses, ALL people in the service industry. These people are the best in the world and go out of their way for folks who remember that they are people too. Don't feel like just cuz you are a girl you shouldn't spend some cash... if someone does you a solid, give them a tip. The service industry people remember me year after year, and seem to be able to refer you to someone who can help you if they can't help themselves.

4. This is only if you are audacious, confident, and have a super positive attitude. I have done this before, but it isn't for the faint of heart, or people who get their feelings hurt easily. The time comes to go to the pool party, or the club, and you aren't on a guestlist, and you haven't met anyone. Head to the venue anyway, and walk up to the first person in a suit you see. Ask them straight up if they can help you avoid a line... Sometimes this works, and sometimes it doesn't. Important to not take this personally, and just move on if the answer is "line is over there, honey". Next course of action? Look for the table line. People who get tables don't wait to get in very long. Head to a group of fun looking people, and say something like "hey there! This line is crazy, and I really don't want to wait in it... If you let me in the club with you, I (we) will bounce immediately if you don't think we are cool... I have the time that we are waiting in this line to charm you into keeping me... If I fail, I'll buy you a drink, if I don't, you just made an awesome friend and dance partner, cuz I've got skillz on the dancefloor you must see. Time starts now. You in?" Yeah, it's brazen, but I have done it and ended up meeting some really cool people this way. Thing is, people want to have a good time... if you ARE the good time, and you come to them, you saved them the trouble with trying to put their gameface on which can be intimidating in places like Vegas where everyone is young and beautiful. Again, do not attempt if you are shy and get your feelings hurt easily... I'm 42, and at this point pretty much DGAF if someone doesn't like me... I know I'm awesome, and I also know that if this person doesn't agree, I'll find someone who does.

Vegas is my happiest place on earth, and I hope to go every year until I am dead. Have a blast and treat every day like it's going to the be the next BEST DAY EVER! I have never been disappointed, and part of the fun (For me) is seeing who I'll meet and what stories I'll be able to tell in the future. I am definitely a fly by the seat of my pants type person, so while I like to have a general plan, I never buy tickets anywhere because I don't like to be locked in if I meet someone who changes my mind about my plan and I decide to do something different. Allow for changes, understand you may lose folks to the altar of alcohol, and just enjoy the moment. Good luck!

[Fabulys26]

^^ Thank you, my good sir. I try to be!

[natashacortez]

Great advice Fabulys!!!!

[GREEKMALE]

Everyone in Vegas should have this attitude!

Hey there-

From a woman's perspective, if there are no guys with you, you'll probably be approached by promoters all day who can help you do whatever you'd like. Before I started to really pay attention to things, that is usually how I got things done. Now that I've got some more experience under my belt, and I have been going every year, I have made friends with some folks who help me out now. But, you have some options...

1. Depending on how charming you are, you can meet people during the day and go out with them at night. (people who have tables locked down already) This has served me very well in the past as you can get to know people during the day and see if you'd like to spend more time with them. I have made some really good friends this way, people I have seen again and keep in touch with. This is a good strategy if your group is friendly and outgoing and you don't have a specific idea of club/DJ you want to see. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS IF: you are shy, there is a Judgy McJudgerpants in your group who is going to frown on partying with strangers, or you are super possessive and think that all dudes you meet are going to fall in love with you... They have a table, other girls will want to hang out there too. You are NOT their wife/girlfriend, and they owe you nothing, so be cool and don't start drama, or take your shit elsewhere.

2. I've used the Discotech app to get on guestlists, and it was surprisingly helpful. You will get a contact who can get you on a list pretty much anywhere. I got in touch the morning of my trip and got into everywhere I wanted, no problem- however, it was not MDW, so I can't comment on how successful it would be at busy times.

3. Make friends with bouncers, door people, waitresses, ALL people in the service industry. These people are the best in the world and go out of their way for folks who remember that they are people too. Don't feel like just cuz you are a girl you shouldn't spend some cash... if someone does you a solid, give them a tip. The service industry people remember me year after year, and seem to be able to refer you to someone who can help you if they can't help themselves.

4. This is only if you are audacious, confident, and have a super positive attitude. I have done this before, but it isn't for the faint of heart, or people who get their feelings hurt easily. The time comes to go to the pool party, or the club, and you aren't on a guestlist, and you haven't met anyone. Head to the venue anyway, and walk up to the first person in a suit you see. Ask them straight up if they can help you avoid a line... Sometimes this works, and sometimes it doesn't. Important to not take this personally, and just move on if the answer is "line is over there, honey". Next course of action? Look for the table line. People who get tables don't wait to get in very long. Head to a group of fun looking people, and say something like "hey there! This line is crazy, and I really don't want to wait in it... If you let me in the club with you, I (we) will bounce immediately if you don't think we are cool... I have the time that we are waiting in this line to charm you into keeping me... If I fail, I'll buy you a drink, if I don't, you just made an awesome friend and dance partner, cuz I've got skillz on the dancefloor you must see. Time starts now. You in?" Yeah, it's brazen, but I have done it and ended up meeting some really cool people this way. Thing is, people want to have a good time... if you ARE the good time, and you come to them, you saved them the trouble with trying to put their gameface on which can be intimidating in places like Vegas where everyone is young and beautiful. Again, do not attempt if you are shy and get your feelings hurt easily... I'm 42, and at this point pretty much DGAF if someone doesn't like me... I know I'm awesome, and I also know that if this person doesn't agree, I'll find someone who does.

Vegas is my happiest place on earth, and I hope to go every year until I am dead. Have a blast and treat every day like it's going to the be the next BEST DAY EVER! I have never been disappointed, and part of the fun (For me) is seeing who I'll meet and what stories I'll be able to tell in the future. I am definitely a fly by the seat of my pants type person, so while I like to have a general plan, I never buy tickets anywhere because I don't like to be locked in if I meet someone who changes my mind about my plan and I decide to do something different. Allow for changes, understand you may lose folks to the altar of alcohol, and just enjoy the moment. Good luck!

[Mvagirl]

GREAT post! I am like you - early 40's but love to party, treat people well, and just go with the flow. I will try your advice on the table line if necessary. Can't wait to go - will be there MDW. THANKS!

[Jbrav007]

FACTS!!

Hey there-

From a woman's perspective, if there are no guys with you, you'll probably be approached by promoters all day who can help you do whatever you'd like. Before I started to really pay attention to things, that is usually how I got things done. Now that I've got some more experience under my belt, and I have been going every year, I have made friends with some folks who help me out now. But, you have some options...

1. Depending on how charming you are, you can meet people during the day and go out with them at night. (people who have tables locked down already) This has served me very well in the past as you can get to know people during the day and see if you'd like to spend more time with them. I have made some really good friends this way, people I have seen again and keep in touch with. This is a good strategy if your group is friendly and outgoing and you don't have a specific idea of club/DJ you want to see. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS IF: you are shy, there is a Judgy McJudgerpants in your group who is going to frown on partying with strangers, or you are super possessive and think that all dudes you meet are going to fall in love with you... They have a table, other girls will want to hang out there too. You are NOT their wife/girlfriend, and they owe you nothing, so be cool and don't start drama, or take your shit elsewhere.

2. I've used the Discotech app to get on guestlists, and it was surprisingly helpful. You will get a contact who can get you on a list pretty much anywhere. I got in touch the morning of my trip and got into everywhere I wanted, no problem- however, it was not MDW, so I can't comment on how successful it would be at busy times.

3. Make friends with bouncers, door people, waitresses, ALL people in the service industry. These people are the best in the world and go out of their way for folks who remember that they are people too. Don't feel like just cuz you are a girl you shouldn't spend some cash... if someone does you a solid, give them a tip. The service industry people remember me year after year, and seem to be able to refer you to someone who can help you if they can't help themselves.

4. This is only if you are audacious, confident, and have a super positive attitude. I have done this before, but it isn't for the faint of heart, or people who get their feelings hurt easily. The time comes to go to the pool party, or the club, and you aren't on a guestlist, and you haven't met anyone. Head to the venue anyway, and walk up to the first person in a suit you see. Ask them straight up if they can help you avoid a line... Sometimes this works, and sometimes it doesn't. Important to not take this personally, and just move on if the answer is "line is over there, honey". Next course of action? Look for the table line. People who get tables don't wait to get in very long. Head to a group of fun looking people, and say something like "hey there! This line is crazy, and I really don't want to wait in it... If you let me in the club with you, I (we) will bounce immediately if you don't think we are cool... I have the time that we are waiting in this line to charm you into keeping me... If I fail, I'll buy you a drink, if I don't, you just made an awesome friend and dance partner, cuz I've got skillz on the dancefloor you must see. Time starts now. You in?" Yeah, it's brazen, but I have done it and ended up meeting some really cool people this way. Thing is, people want to have a good time... if you ARE the good time, and you come to them, you saved them the trouble with trying to put their gameface on which can be intimidating in places like Vegas where everyone is young and beautiful. Again, do not attempt if you are shy and get your feelings hurt easily... I'm 42, and at this point pretty much DGAF if someone doesn't like me... I know I'm awesome, and I also know that if this person doesn't agree, I'll find someone who does.

Vegas is my happiest place on earth, and I hope to go every year until I am dead. Have a blast and treat every day like it's going to the be the next BEST DAY EVER! I have never been disappointed, and part of the fun (For me) is seeing who I'll meet and what stories I'll be able to tell in the future. I am definitely a fly by the seat of my pants type person, so while I like to have a general plan, I never buy tickets anywhere because I don't like to be locked in if I meet someone who changes my mind about my plan and I decide to do something different. Allow for changes, understand you may lose folks to the altar of alcohol, and just enjoy the moment. Good luck!