Ponyville Ciderfest 2018: The First Ever MLP Music Festival?

[Denim&Venöm 20,838]

Ponyville Ciderfest is a convention here in Milwaukee that's been going strong since 2014. Key staples of our event were our gala, bar trot, VIP dinner with the guests of honor,  script readings with the guests, charity bake off and auction, and of course our open cider bar. 

https://fox6now.com/2014/11/09/all-about-the-bronies-milwaukee-plays-host-to-states-inaugural-my-little-pony-convention/

But with Bronycon announcing it's farewell event next year, the con scene has been shaken up, and it appears Ciderfest might be switching tactics to fill the niche Bronycon, specifically Bronypalooza, is leaving behind. You see Bronypalooza is the biggest gathering of FiM centric musicians in the world. Fandom songs spanning all sorts of genre's played over Bronycon's three nights.

However, it looks as though Ciderfest might be making a preemptive move to fill the void from the loss of Bronypalooza, by establishing itself as the new annual event for the fandom's artists to congregate and show their craft. And not just to give the musicians an avenue, but to make them the focus. While Bronypalooza is big, it's not the mane attraction of Bronycon. Here though, this is the first time that I can recall where Brony music is the selling point of a convention. Fandom tunes will be played in some capacity for the entirety of the convention, night and day. Safe to say, this is the first ever Brony music festival. 

http://ponyvilleciderfest.com/pvcf18-questions-answered/

So what do you think about this idea of an MLP focused music festival? Will it do well? Will this make you want to take the trip and attend? 

[BornAgainBrony 2,398]

I might be inclined to give this a shot, if I can find the time and the money. This hits on something that's been playing on my mind since the Bronycon announcement; that the fandom needs to evolve beyond the "Comic-con" format if it is to survive. Potter fans and Furries are good examples of this. They rent spaces just to hang out or to have immersive role play experiences. It's cool if there's events where you can chase autographs from cast members and buy tons of art work, but there also needs to be something that in one way is less extravagant, and that's just a place for fans to hang out and just enjoy being with each other. Music festivals are a great example of this. That's something that can much more easily survive the end of G4, or the chaos of G5 (if it ends up being pure horse manure).

[BornAgainBrony 2,398]

I just dug this up, and gosh how much has changed since I made that post. I'm in a much better mood since back then and I'm currently packing for this. I've gone from "What the heck is this Pony thing about" last year, to becoming a Brony 6 months ago, and now to my first con!

[EpicEnergy 23,254]

I think it would be cool! I probably won't be able to attend though, as I don't have much money.

[Splashee 28,601]

I'll be there! 2018 will work for me! I'll just save up while waiting 😜