‘Tis the season for the annual free concert put on by San Diego’s #1 hit music station! Channel933 will be having their annual Freecember concert on Saturday December 5 from 9-11AM at Petco Park!
Powered by SDCCU (shout out to my bank!), enjoy performances by Max Schneider, Alessia Cara and Tori Kelly for FREE. Be sure to bring your new unwrapped toy for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego. Good music for a good cause! Check out the official event flyer below.
This will be my 4th year attending #FREECEMBER. If all goes well, I’ll be covering the event for you guys like I did last year! I know many of you have questions, and whether this is your first year attending the show or you’ve been here since The Far East Movement and The Ready Set performed at K1 Speed in Carlsbad, I’d love to share my expertise/advice/experiences with you all! I’ll be answering all your questions to the best of my ability, and updating this post as new info rolls in. And don’t forget to keep listening to Channel933!
Q&A TIME
Q: Wait, it’s FREE?
A: Yes, it’s FREE! In order to get in, you must bring a brand new unwrapped toy, which will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego.
Q: How much does the toy have to cost?
A: There’s no set price range for the toys… but try picking out a toy you would have liked to receive when you were a kid 🙂 Usually I like to bring board games or LEGOs… you can’t go wrong with either.
Q: My little brother wants to come, and my aunt has to chaperone both of us. Do my aunt and little brother have to bring toys too?
A: Yes. Everyone who wants to enter must have a new unwrapped toy.Consider that your ticket in!
Q: Is the concert inside the actual Petco Park stadium?
A: YES! The concert will be inside of Petco Park to celebrate Winter Wonderland. The stage will be on the field, and fans will be watching from a section in the stands. No pushing, no shoving, and no worries… everyone is bound to have an awesome view.
Q: I was at Freecember last year, and it was so packed! Many people didn’t get in, and if we did get in, we couldn’t see s***! Is there going to be a limit of how many people will be let in this time?
A: It has been stated that the first 2,500 fans will be able to enter (and grab a seat). Remember, although it’s seated, it’s still GA. The early bird will catch the worm and grab the closest seats. However, if more than 2,500 people show up security may open up more sections to accommodate more fans.
Q: Do you work for 933?
A: Homie I’m not even 18 yet…
Q: So Chels… what time should I line up?
A: Use your own judgement. Personally, I don’t think it’s necessary (or safe) to camp out overnight, but if you’re an early bird, I’d say 4 or 5AM! PLEASE BUNDLE UP.
Q: CHELS WHERE DO I LINE UP THOUGH?
A: Park Blvd gate
Q: I hate you so much. I want to fight you at this concert. Be ready to SQUARE UP.
A: I’m sorry you feel this way. That’s not happening sweetie. Not at the function.
Q: CHELS. I NEEED NEEED NEEED TO MEET TORI. OMG HOW DO I GET MEET AND GREETS? WHERE DO I BUY THEM? HELP ME NOW. WHAT DO I DO.
A: Meet and greets can’t be bought… you can only win your way in. BUT YOU GOTTA MEET THEM, DON’T YOU!!!! SO HERE’S WHAT YOU DO: you keep listening to Channel933. You download the iHeartRadio app (it’s free!), and you add Channel933 to your list of favorite stations so you can access it quickly. You’ll especially listen to Frankie and Geena in the mornings.
Q: Chels quit playing, you’re so lucky YOU LITERALLY WIN EVERYTHING. WHAT THE HECK. NOW TELL ME HOW TO WIN THE MEET AND GREETS.
A: Raffles for meet and greets can be found on the VIP Rewards page. Here’s the links for Tori, Max, and Alessia. Sign up using your email. You are allowed one entry per day (so put in your email daily)! It’ll be a random draw, and winners will be contacted via email. You’ll also have chances to win on air! JUST KEEP LISTENING TO CHANNEL933, THAT’S MY BEST ADVICE FOR Y’ALL.
Q: If I’m under 18, do I need an adult to be there with me at the meet and greet?
A: An adult (preferably your legal guardian) must check you in.
Q: So if I win, where do I even check in?
A: The station will tell you! You will NOT need to wait in line to get into the show with everyone else though. You are the VIP, and you will have a separate line to check in at.
Q: How much time will I get at the meet and greet? Will Tori be able to sign my bra? Can Max sign my phone case? Can I take a selfie with Alessia?
A: Having been backstage for the past two Freecembers and Summer Kickoff Concerts, I can almost guarantee you will not get much time in there. It’ll be the hi, hug, camera goes click, bye. No autographs, and no personal cameras (aka no selfies). A photographer takes all the pictures, and they’ll be on the 933 website either later in the day or by Monday morning! Despite the fact that you (realistically speaking) may only have 30 seconds, you can STILL make it work! If you’re told your picture must be done in pairs or groups, you can STILL make it work… trust me. Go in there with a game plan, a plan b, a plan c, etc.
Q: Do I have to live in San Diego to win?
A: You must live in the station’s total market area. (Basically, yes).
Q: Does an adult have to go with me to the concert if I don’t have meet and greets?
A: Nope, but I’d definitely recommend it for the younger guests.
Q: How long does each performer usually go up for?
A: The sets usually consist of 4-6 songs, with 10-15 minute changeovers.
Q: Will there be security?
A: Why wouldn’t there be security?
Q: What if it rains that day?
A: The show will very very likely be rain or shine.
Q: Can I bring a big huge sign for my idol Alessia?
A: You can, although I wouldn’t recommend it.
Q: AYE CHELS I FEEL YOU I LOVE TAKING PICTURES, CAN I BRING IN MY REMOVABLE LENS CAMERA? CAN I BRING IN A BACKPACK? WHAT ABOUT OUTSIDE FOOD?
A: Since this is not an MLB event, I could imagine you would be allowed to. Security has the final say, and remember that bags are always subject to search.
Q: Chels, I really want to meet you! What time are you getting there so we can meet up?
A: I’ll be at Petco around 7AM! I’ll go down the line like I have in previous years to say hi. I’ll also stay after the show. Please do not hesitate to say hi to me if you rock with me… I love meeting my fellow people of the internet 🙂
Q: Will you be giving out candy and cupcakes this year like you’ve done at other concerts?
A: YES! Samantha, Karla and I will be representing the mob at this event and we will be handing out candy canes (not the bland mint tasting ones, the GOOD ones.. THE GOOD GOOD STUFF) to anyone who seems hype in the line. I’ll also be giving out hostess cupcakes to the first 6 people to spot me.
Q: So what are you… are you like a reporter or something?
A: uh
Q: CHELS CHELS CHELS CHELS CHELS CHELS CHELS CHELS CHELS CHELS CHELS CHELS THANK YOU FOR THIS ARTICLE, BUT I STILL HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS. I’M SO CONFUSED. HELP ME.
A: Feel free to contact me at wifimxb@gmail.com and I’ll give you a personal response. If this is something I think others can benefit from too, I’ll answer your question on this post as well!
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That’s all for now! Remember to keep listening to Channel933, follow me on Twitter at @PLNKWIFI . I’ll keep you updated on the event, the giveaways, the whole nine yards.
I’ll see ALL OF YOU at Channel933′s #Freecember on Saturday December 5 at Petco Park!
Stay classy,
A$AP CHELS
