Essence has changed
by TJ on 2/7/24Essence has been great over the years thru many changes in production (except not sure of the direction of 2023 with a lack of a consistent host, steaming to hulu ( not 1st time, but def more recent over the past few years) and very long intermissions which can make for an unenjoyable experience. Concerts have been longer. We're usually out by 11:45 or 12a. In 2023, it was more around 1:45a to 2:30 a---- wayyy too late. When there are so many dynamics happening it can create more chaos. In the past, we use to have 3 day tickets on sale in Nov, Dec, Jan even tho the lineup had not been released. In 2023, the line up and sales came out later- around March and in 2024, no ticket sales or announcement as of yet and we're in Feb. Change isn't bad. However, it would be nice to have contracts in place and sales available as the team has a year make plans and put tickets on sale. This is an event that requires the booking of flights, hotels, tickets, etc. Be considerate enough to your patrons to allow them time to make those purchases, plans, pto time request off, etc. I think the team has not factored that in. They want everybody on board with the new but it is taking them soooo long to make announcements, share updates, etc. It is frustrating. I'm excited about the 30th. Hoping they make an update/announcement soon so we can all start planning. Hoping that part as well as the production is better this year. Last year , it left a lot to be desired in some areas. Not bad, but there is work to do for sure.