I'm sure everyone is getting excited, 'cause the first lot of the artist line-up will be announced very shortly, actually on the 1st of April, but no April Fool there!. You will find some artists appeared on Together BBS or Band BBS. You might think, "Wow! This is good enough to decide to get to the fest." But unfortunately, we can't announce it here right now, but maybe tomorrow or a day after we might give you more than the official site "officially" announce. Who knows? 'Cause we are trying to get a scoop all the time. Anyhow, we'll try to do the best we can to update you with the latest news and other information here at fujirockers.org. So don't miss our scoop!
The FRF reports keep pouring in. We hope these reports will help you to get ready and prepare all you need to have a great time at the festival. We guess it's been a miracle that there was almost no rain for the past 3 years in Naeba. But I have to warn you if it does there it wouldn't be just rain! The staff building the site there every year suffer from a downpour just before the festival starts. You may say something with "cat and dog" on this kind of rain, but I have to tell you it should be with "elephants and rhinos"! Please don't forget or neglect to protect yourself from the heavy rain and freezing cold weather. This really is a must! Sleeping outside will is more than just dangerous, but you might have to run a risk of "Dead or Alive". Those who planning to camp there should prepare something tough against rain and cold weather as you are staying in mountain! You might think that we're going overboard with warnings, but remember - this is an advice from the people who have worked at FRF every year and the locals as well. Believe us. Don't skip this part.
Today we received a FRF experience report from Momo. Enjoy. We're still expecting lots more, so please e-mail ORG-master. The word count should be in between 200-500-ish words. Please title your e-mail under subject of "FRF report". We have not got any report from some came for the fest. from overseas. Let us know what you felt and experienced!
Reported by ORG-master and translated by ORG-yuko with a help of ORG-jason (March 28, 2002)
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Last year was my first experience at FRF. I always wanted to go, but when I thought about how far it was, how expensive the tickets were, and how little time I had, I never got the nerve up to go. But last year, I decided to go when I saw the artist line-up. It was so incredible that I couldn't actually say in words. I also thought that if I didn't go to FRF this year, I may never get a chance.
People told me how great FRF was. They described it as "heaven", and said that once I go, I'll be crazy about it.
Since I heard that kind of praise only about FRF, I was a little skeptical. Even so, I eventually did go anyway.
After experiencing FRF, I have to agree with their praise. It's such a more amazing place from what you think it might be. But you won't understand this without getting there and feel the vibe for yourself. The transportation is a little inconvenient for the people who comes from western Japan, but I want to see FRF in Naeba again.
I didn't expect there was more than music fascinating me before getting there. Feeling nature around me, eating delicious food at various stalls, and watching the circus and street performances were all great as well. I thought this really was a festival which music fans could surely enjoy. I was also surprised that the audience was not only twenty-somethings, but also kids and various aged people. Families were there, too. And everybody looked happy. I realized that this place is "heaven". Viva paradise!
I think that everyday everyone is living in a busy world and it's hard to go to FRF. But I want everyone to go once at least. FRF is a place where everybody can be at peace. If you are still hesitating, just make up your mind and go. You won't regret it.
This year I'm going to Naeba the night before the festival, for pre- festival big party as well. I'm looking forward to it, SMASH!
letter from momo (March 22, 2002)
