I completely agree Sarah’s post!! If you are a band local to a single date of Warped and want to hand out free flyers to fans in line that’s not so bad but why not support the tour and buy a ticket too. That way you are inside legitimately and are free to talk to people and tell them about your band. If you do buy a ticket and attend Warped Tour you should definitely check out the EIY meet-up at your date-this is a great opportunity to network and make connections. Its all about supporting each other and if you are selling at an event you aren’t booked on you are taking away from your fellow bands who are on that tour. 

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by Sarah Saturday

I have had many debates in recent years about whether or not bands following the Warped Tour to promote themselves in the parking lot is “right” or “fair.” From my first summer on the tour until now, I have fought hard to prevent “leech bands” from sucking the lifeblood out of…