Whatever it is you want to do at Waveform you'll find everything you need to know here!
Food
Waveform has a fabulous range of Organic and Local food and drink on offer across the many vendors on site.
Getting Here
How to Get Here.... see location page.
Luxury Camping
Fancy being pampered in a Bell Tent see our luxury camping
Sustainability
Please see our green ethos for all things sustainable!
Get Involved
Fancy sharing your skills, knowledge, time or energy? Then email us on info@waveformfestival.com
Contact Us
See contact page.
Our Ethos
Partying doesn't have to cost the earth.
FAQ'S
ID
Q. Why do I have to bring ID with me to the festival?
A. Only persons proving they are 18 or over will be given wristbands that allow them to be served at the onsite bars. The bars may ask for ID and Security will also be patrolling the festival and may ask for ID when they see you drinking alcohol.
Q. Will children be admitted on their own?
A. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and will not therefore be admitted unless accompanied by a ticket holding adult.
Tickets
Q. Can I come to the event for just one day?
A. There may be a limited number of day tickets for the Sunday only available on the gate. Children enter for free on that day. The website will show whether there are day tickets available If it is not sold out!
Volunteering
Q. How do I volunteer as a Steward or Litter Picker at Waveform?
A. Please email us on work@waveformfestival.com
BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES
| BOX OFFICE |
OPEN |
CLOSE |
| FRIDAY 10TH |
Midday |
11pm |
| SATURDAY 11TH |
9:30am |
10pm |
| SUNDAY 12TH |
10am |
4pm |
|
COMING AND GOING
Q. I'd like to chat online with other people who are coming to Waveform, how do I do this?
A. Check the location page for lift share ideas.
Q. Can I bring my caravan onto the site in advance?
A. No, the earliest you can bring your caravan onto site is midday on Friday the 10th September.
Q. When do the gates open and close for the event?
A. Gates open at midday on Friday the10th September. Members of the public must leave site by midday on Monday 13th September.
Q. Can I put tents next to my camper van?
A. You can only put one small tent next to your campervan. This is due to fire safety regulations.
Q. I'm too posh to stay in a nylon nightmare, what are your Luxury Camping Options?
A. Check out our luxury camping page
Q. Can I use my vehicle to drop off my stuff in the camping field?
A. No. We want to minimize vehicle movement on site, you can't bring your vehicle into the camping field.
Q. I want to bring my yurt — how flat is the site?
A. The site is mostly flat.
Q. Can I park next to my tent?
A. No, and you can't camp next to your car either!
Q. What facilities do you have for disabled festival goers?
A. Please email us on info@waveformfestival.com
Q. How close are the Camping Fields to the Arena?
A. Very close, it's not a huge site, you'll never have to walk far.
GENERAL
Q. Can I bring my own sound equipment?
A. We've got so much great sound you won't need to! Unauthorised sound systems (and that includes portable players with speakers) are not allowed on site and may be confiscated so please do not bring them.
Q. Can I bring my dog?
A. No Dogs, no animals are permitted on site at all. DON'T BRING YOUR DOG!
Q. What camping equipment is permitted?
A. No open fires or barbeques.
Q. Will there be medical support on site for emergencies?
A. Yes there will. A paramedic and Ambulance Service will run the medical facilities for the duration of the festival and will be clearly sign posted.
Q. How will I know when things are on?
A. There will be a full programme available around the site.
Q. Where do I go if I have lost property?
A. Please visit the Access All Areas information stall just at the entrance to the dance arena.
Q. What's the capacity of the site?
A. Bigger than 2009's event
Please do not bring prohibited items listed below to the festival - See Terms & Condtions below
- Unauthorised PAs and generators
- Flares
- Bottles, glass vessels
- Dangerous or hazardous items (e.g. corkscrews)
- Illegal substances
- Explosives or ammunition; fireworks
- Knives or weapons
- Firearms
- Scooters, skateboards or other skates
- Laser devices
- Smoke canisters
- Unauthorised flyers
- Spray paint or other spray cans
- Professional cameras and recording equipment
- Illegal merchandise items
- Darts
- Air horns
- Animals
- BBQs
Waveform Terms & Conditions
Ticket Purchase Terms and Conditions
- Only persons proving they are 18 or over will be given wristbands that allow them to be served at the onsite bars. The bars may ask for ID and Security will also be patrolling the festival and may ask for ID when they see you drinking alcohol.
- The ticket price includes camping and a program of entertainment, the details are to be announced on this website and and are subject to change at any time without further notice.
- Tickets cannot be re-sold. Defaced tickets will not be accepted.
- In the unlikely event that the Waveform 2010 is cancelled, we will refund the ticket price less 10% refund cost.
- Waveform sells tickets through its online sales agents Access All Areas and Bristol Ticket Shop, these agents will process your payment and are responsible for the dispatch of your tickets to the address you supply during purchase. Please contact your ticket agent in the event of queries or refunds.
- It is your responsibility to ascertain whether the event has been cancelled and the date and time of any rearranged event. If an event is cancelled or rescheduled, we will use reasonable endeavours to notify ticket holders of the cancellation. We do not guarantee that ticket holders will be informed of such cancellation before the date of the event.
- Ticket holders consent to filming and sound recording as members of the audience and participants in the Festival and these films and recordings may appear publicly and be distributed and published within the public domain. This includes all forms of broadcast media including radio, television, film, DVD, CD, internet broadcast and any other such media.
- Strictly no dogs or any others animals are allowed on site.
General Terms and Conditions
- Vehicles not parked on site in the designated areas are liable to be removed.
- Persons who it is considered may have parked outside the site could be refused entry.
- Persons arriving on foot may be refused entry. If being dropped off, please ensure this occurs at the assigned drop-off point.
- We have the right to search anyone as a condition of entry to the event.
- Persons refusing a search will be evicted from site. There is a no return policy on those refusing searches.
- We have the right to confiscate large or excessive quantities of alcohol.
- Any parent of a minor suspected of consumption of alcohol is liable for eviction. Any parent or guardian of a minor suspected of committing or planning to commit an act of crime or anti-social behaviour will be evicted along with those in their care.
- Persons and vehicles suspected of carrying out illegal and/or offensive activities on site will be searched and subject to eviction.
- Persons entering the site are liable to be spot-checked and wristband checked at any point.
- Persons found to be wearing a wristband that has been tampered with will be immediately evicted by security staff.
- Lost wristbands cannot be replaced. Anybody found without a wristband is liable to be evicted.
- Any behaviour likely to cause damage, nuisance or injury shall entitle the management of the event to eject you from the site.
- The unauthorized use of recording equipment is prohibited (except for one's own personal use). Tapes or films may be destroyed if it ascertained that footage is being taken for professional or profit-making services or for public distribution.
- Both Waveform and the landowners accept no responsibility for any personal property.
- We have the right to confiscate prohibited items listed above. All illegal substances and articles are banned from site. Any person in possession of such items will be refused entry to the festival and no refund shall be given.
- Any item that may be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety will be confiscated and or reported to the police.