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"It's goIng to be a new aCL for a Lot of patrons who have been ComIng for years." —lindsey sokol she's with the brand: Courtney truCksess Role: The director of sponsorship and marketing, Trucksess oversees the VIP areas and programs for all C3 festivals. This Year's Highlights: "We're opening up the park more, and that includes the VIP area. We also have great partners providing special experiences; Aviator Nation is doing a pop-up with special ACL merchandise, and our gourmet happy hours will again be curated by the Austin Food & Wine Festival." Insider Tip: Don't miss Willie. "Having Willie Nelson back in his hometown for the 15th anniversary is pretty special." the world's her stage: lindsey sokol Role: Festival director Sokol, who started with C3 as a college intern, is in charge of all operations and logistics, including the new park layout. This Year's Highlights: For the first time in years, festgoers will see huge changes, all designed to improve crowd flow, provide more shade, and improve the sound experience. "Patrons love their shade—any tree or nook and cranny that will give them protection from the shade, they'll take," she says, adding that the stage, traditionally at Rock Island, has been moved to expand the food court area, as has Austin Kiddie Limits, which will have more shade and its own entrance. For the 15th anniversary, they're adding creative installations around the park, including more photo opps. Insider Tip: "Really explore the park. It's going to be a new ACL for a lot of patrons who have been coming for years." September 30–October 2, October 7–9; aclfestival.com . Courtney Trucksess, Lindsey Sokol, and Amy Corbin have a lot of changes in store at this year's ACL Fest, many based on fan surveys. The Killers and Bob Dylan (below) are just two of the big acts who have played ACL Fest in its 15 years at Zilker Park. Scene festivals 38 AUSTINWAY.com