Quick take
A Reddit thread on r/WhenWeWereYoungFest asked one simple question: “What’s your ‘If they don’t announce by X, I won’t go’ date?” The replies range from immediate no’s to waiting until midsummer — with lots of real-world reasons in between (budget, travel, pregnancy, and plain old lineup disappointment).
What people said
– Booking deadlines: Several fans said they’ll book other shows if WWWY doesn’t announce soon — one user plans to book Aftershock on March 1 if there’s no lineup. Another said airfare gets too expensive if the lineup isn’t out by June/July.
– Money & logistics: A few replies called out layaway timing — one poster noted layaway has to be paid in full by about three months before the festival, which becomes the practical cutoff.
– Life happens: Pregnancy, partner school schedules, and limited time off were common reasons people wouldn’t commit without a lineup far in advance.
– A few won’t cross the border: One Canadian user said they won’t set foot in the U.S. until “the shit down there stops,” showing how politics and safety factor into plans for some.
– Lineup expectations: Many fans agreed they’d only go if standout acts show up — one name tossed around as a potential dealmaker was Paramore, though skepticism about that booking was common. Others said they’re already pivoting to other festivals (Welcome to Rockville, Warped).
Why this matters
When We Were Young’s delayed lineup creates ripple effects: fans face rising airfare, layaway windows, and competing festival announcements. For a festival built on nostalgia and big-name pulls, not having the headliners out early enough can push casuals and budget-minded fans to lock in other plans.
Bottom line
There’s no single cutoff — for this Reddit crowd it’s anywhere from now to June/July, with practical financial windows around three months before the event. If WWWY wants to avoid losing ticket buyers, an earlier lineup drop would help.
Your move: What’s your cutoff date? Drop it in the comments — and let us know which act would make you pull the trigger.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/WhenWeWereYoungFest/comments/1qi8nut/whats_your_cutoff_date_to_still_go/