I'm so excited about Northside Festival that I could panic, which is pretty much what I'm doing over how many shows I want to see in its short lifespan. But, despite the massive scheduling, planning and stress-snacking that is already underway, it should be one hell of a this-festival-is-so-close-to-my-apartment-that-i-can-roll-out-bed-and-go-see-Cults-play-the-waterfront time.

If you haven't gotten a badge already, you might want to stop by the festival site to snag one — I spent all of early education math classes passing notes about Zac Hanson and who was dating who and even I know $50 for unlimited shows when some tickets are $15 is a bargain.

But, if you're not down with the one-in-one-outs or just prefer to spend your money on other things like gizmos and gadgets, no worries, because now you can have it ALL. (We're people pleasers here at Big Ugly.) Enter for your chance to win a pair of VIP All Access Passes and an iPad 3G on L Magazine's site. 

Check back all week for a slew of videos and articles before, during and after the fest. It's gonna be a doooozy.