Ernie Ball Stage: In its ninth year, the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands offers bands from across the country an opportunity to compete for various prizes such as: spots on the Ernie Ball stage, gear and instruments, as well as recording contracts.
Shiragirl Stage: In the words of Shiragirl: “If u need a reminder of why girls kick ass, stop by the Shiragirl Stage this summer- featuring the hottest in-yr-face potty-mouthed rocker chix screamin their mind and doin their thing. all-girl and girl-fronted bands, all different soundz! brought to u by the feisty electro grrrls Shiragirl, yes the same crazy ladiez who crashed Warped last year in their hot pink bus. DIY lives!”
Fanzine Region: This area is dedicated to the numerous fanzines that have supported the tour throughout the years and dedicated their time to VWT bands. Fanzine editors will have the chance to exhibit their fanzine in their city, providing samples and giveaways, zine history, as well as information on subscriptions and zine distribution locations.
Locker Box: An avid VANS WARPED TOUR fan arranged this much-needed VWT Locker Check-In area. It allows concert-goers the chance to collect items and merchandise and then check it in when it's too much to carry. Coats, backpacks, bags, cell phones, shirts, hats, pants and shoes are all welcome.
CHARITIES
Hollywood Heart: Hollywood Heart is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing recreational opportunities through a summer camping program for children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. A portion of every ticket goes to benefit this charity. In 2003, the tour’s ticket sales brought Hollywood Heart $116,000.
Land Mine Victims: The number of people who become disabled from landmine explosions is increasing. Cambodia is one of the most land mine-laden countries in the world. There is an estimated 80-100 million landmines around the world that are still active. Land mine injuries can lead to amputation, severe disabilities and psychological trauma, which require extensive rehabilitation. Children make up a considerable portion of land mine victims and die more often than adults. The Vans Warped Tour will encourage concertgoers to donate crutches to benefit these victims in Cambodia. Donations will be given directly to hospitals in Cambodia.
Stand Up For Kids: Stand Up For Kids is a national, non-profit, homeless teen and youth outreach charity. They actively search the streets of our nation looking for homeless and runaway kids, offering them friendship, a healthier lifestyle, sobriety, job training, counseling referrals, food, shelter and a place to clean up. This is done through art therapy. Most kids on the street have extreme artistic talent to offer and art has become a universal language for them to express themselves and rehabilitate. It’s Stand Up For Kids’ mission to prevent risk runaways, show love to kids, make them feel valued and provide kids with the opportunity and assistance needed to turn their lives around.
Article comments
1 - noah
I had a great time at Warped Tour this year. After getting the worst sun burn of my life, I made my way around the booths and was really impressed at what I saw. I went to an autograph signing at the peta2.com booth, and while I was there watched a video showing cows, pigs, and chickens being tortured by the meat industry. It really made me give some thought to where the meat I had been eating come from.
2 - Dan
Warped tour was ok...purple door was 10 times bettr with a lineup of Norma Jean, The Chariot, MewithoutYou, Haste the Day, Stretch Arm Strong, and Blindside. Norma Jean owns by the way. peace
3 - Patrick Stump
My concert is going to be awsome you all better come and watch.