Green Team, represent!

Lucky doesn’t even begin to cover it.

DJ at the Sony Cube

This year, after paying my $10 application fee and filling out what I can only compare to a job application and resume submission, I was selected to volunteer for all 3 days of Lollapalooza. Basically, this means exchanging 4.5 hours of work each day to get into Lollapalooza for free. I choose to participate on the Green Team, which is one of the many volunteer positions that revolves around reducing Lolla’s impact on the environment. Basically, we made sure that everyone put their trash, compost, and recyclables into the correct container. Sounds pretty boring, but a lot of people stopped to chat and 2/3 days I was right in front of the Google Play stage and was able to enjoy the music part of the festival.

People in the cube signing up to win prizes

Another really cool part of Lollapalooza for me was seeing how Sony got involved. They had two stages and two tents set up. They had so many awesome giveaways that I saw just about everyone in the park with. I was also given the chance to get involved with Sony’s booth. On Sunday, I donned my Sony gear and helped get people excited in the Sony Cube.

Visitors had the option of going on a scavenger hunt with special edition Lollapalooza-colored TX20's

I went to the Playstation Tent and flashed my business card and they hooked me up. Here are some of the many things I scored:

Playstation swag: light up bracelets, string backpack, mat to sit on, bottle openers, and free month of Premium Playstation content!

I think it’s interesting to note that for how much Apple tries to get into the music scene, they were noticeably absent. Sony is more than just a consumer electronics company – they are all about entertainment. Most of my Sony devices have a unique connection to at least one other device I have. On top of that, Sony creates some pretty amazing content – whether it be movies, TV, music, or video games. I had an awesome time getting to know my favorite company a little bit better this weekend!