I agree with you...although I had fun...I was expecting more...there was supposed to be food...with vegetarian options...what happened to that??? And I thought there would be more vendors.....this was my first time attending this event and I will be back next year. I danced on the upstairs stage at 6:15pm...Nice crowd. Thanks for the support..

I really loved this new venue! It gave the event so much more character. Being so close to the ocean was an added treat. Barring all the road closures, which we all have to expect living in SoCal, I thought it was really easy to get to and find. I realize there were many issues, but as anyone who has ever put something of this caliber together will tell you, the first year is always the test. I found that the staff was really helpful, that is always appreciated. The food vendor on the top floor, while great to have there, should have had some vegetarian options besides a salad. I am not a bunny and appreciate good, healthy choices. I solved this by just going onto the ship and finding the cafe, no big deal, and it gave me a chance to explore the beautiful lobby!
I was helping Ms Geisha Moth all day saturday and sunday and it was hot down there on saturday, but on sunday the air conditioning was working WONDERFULLY, it felt very comfortable. The stage down there was more intimate I felt, but it still could use some more artistic touches. I didn't like the top stage (Luxor) too much, the lighting was just hideous and way too bright, but I can see why they did that, it helped the vendors. I think a background would do wonders for both stages, as well as some tasteful, creative lighting, no need to rent out a whole club light set up.
The escalators would be nice, but I found the elevator to be really super helpful. I kept pointing it out to people, they were right next to the bathrooms. Maybe next year a sign at the entrance clearly marking the way to the elevator?
Again, I realize that a new location is going to take some getting used to. The kinks will have to be worked out throughout the year, but hopefully the event organizers will hear enough people and take what they say to heart. Not just complaints, but honest helpful feedback. That is all that is needed to make this once again THE festival in LA. I had a great time, thanks for all the hard work. I look forward to a better festival next year!