1. Are we allowed to bring in cameras?
   Answer: Yes, cameras will be allowed into the Ford Amphitheatre. The only restrictions are no video cameras and no telephoto lenses. Your standard cameras won't be a problem.
   
   
2. What are we allowed/not allowed to bring?
   Answer: Here's the list of things that you can/cannot bring into the Ford Amp:
   
   

   Guest are WELCOME to bring Disposable or Digital Camera Sand Chair - seat bottom no higher than 9" off the ground and back of seat can be no higher than 24" off the ground Blankets Backpacks Small Bag (Detailed Inspection) Small Umbrellas (Tote Size), Ponchos or Rain Coats Seat Cushions Snacks or Picnic Food in (1) Clear Plastic Gallon Bag, (1) per Person (1) Factory Sealed Bottle of Water per Person (20 oz. or less, no Camelbacks).

   What Not To Bring No Professional Cameras; this includes S, M or L detachable lenses No Camping Chairs in Carrying Bags No Alcoholic Beverages No Large or Hard Coolers No Video Recording Devices No Audio Recording Devices No Sharp or Dangerous Weapons No Pets

   
   
   
3. Do you know if the Ford Amp Box Office are selling tickets? Or is the only way to get reserved tickets via online?
   Answer: Yes, they are. Here's the info, but you might want to call ahead before going out there:
   
   

   Box Office 4802 US HWY 301 N Tampa FL 33610 813-740-2446

   Box Office Hours Monday thru Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Weekends for On Sales and Show Days Only

   Forms of Acceptable Payment Cash, MC, DSC, VISA, AMX Box Office Service Charge $5.00 per ticket

   
   
   
4. I have Pit tickets and plan on being there at the crack of dawn to be at the stage. Is there an actual section for the Pit and how early should I be there?
   Answer: The doors are at 10 a.m. and the parking area at the Fairgrounds opens approximately 2 hours before that (8 a.m.).
   
   
5. Is 97X going to be giving away stuff at the concert or are you doing that as much as possible before the day of the show?
   Answer: Yes, we will be giving away stuff at the show. We'll probably be upgrading some lucky listeners on the lawn with Pit tickets, hooking up some people on-site with meet & greets and more. Stay tuned for details.
   
   
6. Once we enter the venue can we leave and re-enter again?
   Answer: Just like previous years, there will be a no re-entry policy at NBT. You will not be allowed to leave and re-enter the venue once you're in.
   
   
7. When does the show end?
   Answer: NBT will be over at 11 p.m.
   
   
8. Can I get tickets cheaper somewhere else?
   Answer: There are different service charges for buying the tickets in person, at the box office and online through LiveNation.com. Don't forget you can buy lawn and section 300 reserved tickets from us at our ticket drops completely service charge free for either $30 or $40 cash! You'll save over $15 per ticket!
   
   
9. I have not been to the Ford Ampitheatre before, does "section" mean rows of seats?
   Answer: Each section is comprised of rows of seats except for the PIT and Lawn. Those are general admission with no seats.
   
   
10. What time will the first band be going on?
    Answer: First band goes on the same time the doors open: 10 a.m.
    
    
11. Do I have to pay for a ticket for a child 3 and under?
    Answer: The Ford Amphitheatre requires every person to have a ticket, no matter the age.
    
    
12. Do the VIP Experience tickets include writstbands/entrance to the pit?
    Answer: VIP does not include access to the pit. See what it does include here.
    
    
13. Who do we contact for a press pass/admittance into the photo pit?
    Answer: All photo passes are issued on a case by case basis. They are only distributed when band management requests one for a photographer they want to have shoot their band.
    
    In other words, you'll have to contact the bands management you want to shoot and ask them for a photo pass. We (97X) do not give out universal photo passes that are good for all bands.
    
    
14. What time is each band is playing?
    Answer: On the week of the show we will post the set-times on our site. If you signed up for the 97X Nation, you will get it a few days earlier!
    
    
15. Will we be able to meet any bands if I have purchsaed a VIP package?
    
    Answer: It will be up to the bands on how much they will want to interact with the people in VIP. There are no special meet and greet for the VIP tickets holders, but at different vendor booths at the show we do offer chances to win a Meet and Greets.
    
    
16. When will I receive my VIP Tickets?
    Answer: Your tickets will be mailed out two weeks prior to the show.
    
    
17. If PIT, Sections 1-7, and Floor level tickets all cost the same, can we go to any of these or do we have to stay at what the ticket says?
    Answer: Floor is considered PIT and you will not be able to get into the PIT if you have a seated ticket, despite where it is, and vice versa.
    
    
18. Is parking was included?
    Answer: The price of parking is included in your ticket. All you have to do is have yout ticket ready and go the the main parking lot.
    
    
19. How old do you have to be to attend NBT?
    Answer: There is no age limit on the Next Big Thing.
    
    
20. I want to get a VIP package, but want to choose my seats. Is this possible?
    Answer: There is no way to pick what seats you get for the VIP package. Your confirmation e-mail will have what box and seats you will receive.
    
    
21. If there will be two stages, does that mean that some bands will be playing at the same time?
    Answer: Bands will NOT overlap each other.
    
    
22. Will there be meet and greets at the show?
    Answer: There will be meet and greet opportunities: all you'll have to do is visit the vendor booths throughout the day and sign up. Each vendor will have a specific band that, if your chosen as one of the winners, you'll be able to meet. Be sure and check them all out early because the M&G happen at specific times and they start early! Band will not have tents set up at the show.
    
    
23. What is actually the difference between VIP and regular parking?
    Answer: You'll enter at Orient Road rather than on 301 and be much closer, so you wont have to walk as far. Leaving will also be quicker.
    
    
24. Is there usually a long line at the ticket drops?
    Answer: We only bring out a limited amount of tickets to each ticket drop, so we recommend getting there eariler rather than later just to make sure you get what you need!
    
    
25. When do ticket sales end?
    Answer: The only time we will stop selling tickets is when the show sells out.
    
    
26. If I am on a band's guest list, what do I do when I get to the show?
    Answer: All guest lists will be at will call at the main ticket box office on the day of the show. Bring photo ID to make sure you get your tickets.
    
    
27. Where do Reserved Tickets sit?
    Answer: Reserved tickets are a seat under the overhang.
    
    
28. If I have a seated ticket, can I still get up front from my favorite band?
    Answer: You will not have access to the pit for the main stage but will have access to the front for the second stage.
    
    
29. Do the 12 bands split the 2 stages or do all the bands play on one stage, and local openers play on the other?
    Answer: Some national bands will be playing on the second in the morning then it will move to the main stage for the rest of the day.
    
    
30. I got Vip tickets and was wondering what "Access to see all the jumbotron interviews with the NBT artists!" means... do we get to meet the bands or just watch them?!?!?! im confused
    Answer: There is a special VIP section where the jumbotron interviews with the artists are actually filmed. you will have access to that area. It is up to the bands if they want to come over and talk to the fans that are in that area.
    
    
31. Where exactly are the vendor booths located in the venue?
    Answer: They are located through out the Ford Amphitheatre. Just look for tents. You can't miss it.
    
    
32. If I'm at the front of the pit right in front of the main stage, how close am I to the second stage?
    Answer: The two stages are not within sight of each other. The second stage will be to the right as soon as you walk in.
    
    
33. My friend and I are going to be in the pit. I know it is allowed but is it recommended to bring food in the pit for the show? Also, are there restrooms near the pit?
    Answer: The restrooms are on either concorse on both sides of the stage. As long as it's allowed it's up to you if you bring food in with you.
    
    
34. What in the "VIP Area" besides a bar and bathrooms?
    Answer: Well, there are a bunch of cool people in there. I think the biggest thing in the VIP area is that thats where we do the jumbotron and radio interviews. You'll be able to get upclose to the artists as they come through. It will be up to them if they sign any autographs and take any pictures.
    
    
35. Following up on a previous question if I want close access to the main stage should I get in the pit section right when i get in and not go for the second stage?
    Answer: I would go to the second stage first. You'll have plenty of time and space infront of the main stage later in the day. You don't want to miss the second stage!
    
    
36. Me and my friend have seats in section 4 of the pit, will there be alot of mosh pits around us?
    Answer: First of all if your ticket says "section 4" then you are not in the pit, you are in section 4. which is right behind the pit. See a seating chart here. There usually isn't much moshing in the seated area. If you had a pit tickets it would say "GA PIT" in the "section" area.
    
    
37. I'm in Section 4, if I'm facing the stage, is the second stage to my left or right and will I be able to see the second stage just as well as the main stage?
    Answer: If your in section 4 the second stage will be to your left but behind you. The stages are not next to each other and can not been seen at the same time from any seat in the venue.. Bands will not flip flop from one stage to the other, the day will open with music from the second stage then it moves to the main stage. after it moves to the main stage no more music comes from the second stage.
    
    
38. Is smoking allowed? If so, are there any designated areas?
    Answer: Smoking is allowed but only in the lawn and on the concourses, not the seating area under the roof
    
    
39. can i exchange my seated ticket for a lawn ticket or can i take my seated ticket and still go to the lawn?
    Answer: You can go up on the lawn if you have a seat ticket. You can't go from the lawn to a seat unless you have a seat ticket.
    
    
40. Can you buy Pit tickets at Ticket Drops?
    Answer: No you can't.
    
    
41. If i have a lawn seat am i allowed to go into the pit?
    Answer: No you can't
    
    
42. Its been several years since I have been to the 97x next big thing...and have never been to the amphithearte...so this might seem like a stupid question...but what is the diffrence between pit and lawn tickets, and seat tickets
    Answer: There is no stupid question! In a way the Amphitheatre is broken into three different parts on the day of NBT.
    • Lawn - a large grass area in the back that is not under cover and is all general admission with not seats
    • Seats - Starting from the lawn and going to the pit, reserved seating thats under cover.
    • Pit - right infront of the stage, all general admission with no seats thats under cover
    Check out this seating chart.
    
    
43. How do we know what time to go to the different ticket drop locations to purchase our tickets?
    Answer: When your on the ticket drop page you'll see "details" just to the right of "97X Next Big Thing Tic...". If you click on that is will take you to a custom page for each event listed. the time we're there is at the very top.
    
    
44. Are the VIP tickets still available at the ticket drop locations? On the VIP section it says they are, but it doesn't list them under the details for the locations.
    Answer: VIP tickets are sold out.
    
    
45. When you win tickets on the contests aired on the radio, where do you pick them up?
    Answer: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
    11300 4th street N
    Suite #300
    St.Petersburg Fl, 33716
    Just come to the 3rd floor of the office building and speak with the recpetionist. Be sure and bring photo ID to claim your tickets.
    
    


46. If i want to buy a t-shirt at the concert, would I have to bring cash or can I use a credit card?
    Answer: You can use a credit/debit card. There are also ATMs available for use.
    
    
47. Can I purchase tickets at the 97x Studio?
    Answer: Yep, Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm only and since Thanksgiving is coming up the office will have some weird hours. Call ahead to find out if we're open. The office line is 727-579-2000.
    
    
48. Are any bands setting up meet and greet/sales tents?
    Answer: You will have the opportunity to register to win a meet & greet with bands at some of the vendor booths during the day.
    
    
49. Do Pit Tix sell out?
    Answer: Yes they do but they are not yet.
    
    
50. Probably a silly question, but from looking at photos of previous NBTs it looks like there is no seating for the second stage. It is standing room only and first come, first served?
    Answer: The 2nd stage is standing room only and first come, first served.
    
    

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