IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
We are looking forward to welcoming you to MILNROW CALLING on Saturday 3rd September. In order to ensure an enjoyable and safe festival experience for everyone, please read this VERY IMPORTANT event information.
TIMINGS
Gates Open: 13:00PM
Last entry: 4pm
Music Finishes: Around 10pm
Curfew: 11pm
RE-ENTRY
There will be no re-addmitance to the festival if you leave the grounds
FOOD & DRINK
Only food and drink for very young children and for medical reasons will be allowed. A Foodie Village is on site with various food vendors and options to choose from. Outdoor festival bars serving alcoholic and soft drinks.
STRICTLY NO BRING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL
Without these rules the festival would not be viable but it also supports local food traders & businesses in our community.
TICKETS
Everyone will need an individual ticket to enter the festival. If booked online please ensure you print all tickets or have them available on your mobile if you have selected this option. If you have paper tickets, please ensure each person in your group has their own ticket.Ticket categories will be checked to ensure it matches the person entering and our events team reserve the right to refuse entry, so ensure you have booked the correct category. VIP upgrade ticket holders will need both a copy of their standard ticket and Upgrade ticket.
If you cannot find these tickets please get in touch immediately and we will re-issue you them for you. ENTRY WILL NOT BE GAINED WITHOUT A VALID TICKET.
VIP
V.I.P ticket holders will be given a wristband which will need to be worn at all times. If you are not wearing your wristband you will not be able to gain entry to V.I.P facilities.
CHILDREN
Under 16’s MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 18.
Children under 6 are free but still need a ticket you can get these free on our website www.whatsoccurrinrochdale.co.uk/tickets
Children aged 6-15 need a child ticket. Anyone aged 16 and over requires an adult ticket. No un-accompanied children will be granted admittance to the festival.
EAR PROTECTION
This is a music festival, if you have young children you may want to bring some ear defenders.
FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY
The festival will be filmed and photographed for marketing and promotional purposes. By entering the festival site you are giving your consent to be featured.
TOKEN SYSTEM
Like previous years we will be operating a TOKEN SYSTEM at Milnrow Calling. Tokens speed up the service at bars and reduce the time spent queuing. Plus they are really easy to use!
Tokens can be purchased at the token station next to the outdoor bar.
• Tokens can be purchased with cash or card but we do recommend cash to speed up the process.
• Each token is worth £2
• Everything at the event will use tokens!
• Tokens will be available to purchase from 1pm -10pm.
• Unused tokens can be reimbursed before you leave from the token booth and for 7 days after the event.
All festivals do have queues at peak times however we feel the token system speed service at the bars.
CASH & CARD PAYMENTS
Please ensure you bring cash and change. Card payments will be accepted to purchase tokens. There is no ATM on site.
CHALLENGE 25
The festival and bars operate a ‘Challenge 25’ policy. Please ensure you bring valid and recognised photographic ID.
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather forecast.
CHAIRS & UMBRELLAS
This is a standing festival but feel free to bring camping chairs and picnic blankets for your comfort. However please ensure these are positioned away from the area directly in front of the stage to allow for standing room. We would like people to refrain from bringing umbrellas in order to not obstruct the view of other festival goers.
BAG SEARCHES & PAT DOWNS
For everyone’s safety our security teams will carry out bag checks and pat downs.
PARKING
There will only be disabled parking on site. Please find alternative ways of getting to and from the venue. Please respect local estates and parks. We advise walking to the venue or if getting dropped off, getting dropped off in Milnrow Centre and making the short walk to the venue.
RUBBISH & LITTER
Please take all rubbish to the nearest bins or take it home with you.
DOGS
Only assistance dogs will be allowed into the festival.
PERSONAL POSSESSIONS
Milnrow Calling and the venue accept no liability for the loss or damage of your own personal property whilst attending our festival.
BEHAVIOUR & CONDUCT
Everyone is attending the festival to have a good time. Please ensure you are respectful and courteous to fellow festival goers, volunteers and staff. Any unruly, disrespectful or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated and the security team reserve the right to remove you from the festival site. Please also be respectful to local residents and their property both en-route to and going home from the festival.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND MORE EXTENDED TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE www.whatsoccurrinrochdale.co.uk
