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  1. 16 hours ago, parsonjack said:

    Yes....where the Crown was sponsored by Budweiser if I remember correctly.

    Indeed. I was the security supervisor in their one year, I think 2004?

    It was one of the times England got knocked out a major football tournament 

  2. 1 minute ago, incident said:

    As do Red and Blue Gates.

    Don't *think* each of the individual vehicle gates have their own (the ones I've worked on certainly didn't anyway), and instead are covered by the relevant Red/Blue Gate Manager.

    Yes they will fall into a zone. 

    Not sure what I would get, but arrival day is the Saturday, commence on the Sunday till the following Monday. 

  3. 1 minute ago, Festival Sounds Podcast said:

    All pedestrian gates I’ve stewarded have gate managers, dealt with plenty of them over the years. Pretty friendly bunch overall and a useful escalation point when you are supervising.

    Yes it's not a new role, been around for years. 

    They coordinate the wristbanders, stewards, security etc and report in to Event Control regarding flow rates, ingress figures, infrastructure issues etc 

  4. 5 hours ago, marathonsteve said:

    Hiya We were all just wondering that have Never met that team description before on here. Can we be so bold as to ask what team may that be. How can we get on there. 

     

    4 hours ago, marathonsteve said:

    We have asked around amongst  us . We have never heard of this ever.

    It will hopefully be working as a Gate Manager directly for the festival.

    Years of experience in the industry and contacts within the festival circuit, have gave us someone who works directly for Festival Republic who we know from other events.

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  5. 1 minute ago, tarw said:

    What are people’s arrival days?  Are we having another efests volunteers meet up this year?

    I think that @dondo coordinated lasts years meet at the Tow and Hitch last year. Be great to have another this year

    Hope it's not just for volunteers, looking likely I will be onsite working pre-show too, so may pop along.

  6. You do realise it's outwith DHP's control yeah?

    No one is going to miss out, it's not extra tickets, just a spread of the capacity to alleviate the traffic due to that stupid bridge! 

    They would rather you either didn't go on the Wednesday and come as usual on the Thursday or come Wednesday and stay.

    Coming twice defeats the purpose of the whole thing!

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  7. On 3/8/2024 at 7:58 PM, Dukeicon said:

    Breathalysing Co-ordinator

    Based at: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset, BA44BY
    Reports to: Site Office Manager / Site Manager
    Duration: 27th May – 19th July (temporary role)
    Hours: A 40 hour week (9am-5pm Mon-Fri) is standard but during June and early July additional hours will be required plus some weekends.
    Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour

     

    This is a good one, sadly not available at start of that period...

    But looking likely I will be there in another role all going well for 10 days.

  8. 18 hours ago, Dukeicon said:

    Job Title: Site Manager for Bath & West Campsite
    Reporting to:  Site Office Admin
    Department/Group: Site Office
    Dates of role: 80hrs of pre show work, 13 days build break and show
    Accommodation: To be discussed at agreement
    Travel Required: No travel costs paid
    Per Hour Rate: £16.50
    Necessary skills: Full driving license, over 25 years old.
     

     

    Poor rate for the job description and what they are looking for, considering the litter pickers are on £13.50ph and an SIA Supervisor will be on around £15ph.

     

  9. 8 hours ago, gizmoman said:

    Seems they fixed the bridge only to find it was still weak and decaying! long term plan is to build a new bridge but they have no funding. ridiculous state of affairs.

    https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Highways/roadworks/lichfield/Chetwynd-bridge.aspx

    Actually drove in from Tamworth last year to try avoid some of the traffic, will do the same this year I think.

    Thanks for link, very useful to show that it's not a money spinner that DHP have came up with!

  10. Just now, TheFullShaboo said:

    Noticed they've mentioned additional bands for the Thursday and now an earlier kick-off from midday! Are we expecting the Thursday now to be a proper "4th" day? Or will it fall short of the rest of the weekend?

    Good news though! Now just to try and get some extra time off work 

    I believe it will still just be Pallet & Woodlands, but not a full day.

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  11. EXCITING NEWS, this year Bearded Theory opens on WEDNESDAY!

    We're selling a LIMITED number of Wednesday entry tickets to those of you who want to come and pitch up and get going super early! As you know, road access to our site can be tricky, and with a new width restriction on our main bridge access, plus a load of scheduled roadworks, we've decided to spread out arrivals to reduce congestion, and get you all in safely and happily so we can enjoy our LONG weekend of fun together, getting the party off to the best start possible. Plus...

    Extra day = extra music! We are delighted to announce that with an extra day of Bearded comes an extra day of music! We've invited back some Bearded Theory favourites including Henge and Pet Needs, as well as a whole afternoon of entertainment to get you settled in. And once the party's started it's gotta keep rolling! As such, we'll have even more artists joining us from midday Thursday. Hold tight for impending news

    We're so looking forward to seeing you! Pick up one of our limited Wednesday Tickets for £20 (+bf), or a free Wednesday Ticket for 0-16 year olds here:

     

    WEDNESDAY TICKETS

    This year, Bearded Theory will be opening on WEDNESDAY! We’ve added more artists to the bill, and you’ll be able to come in, pitch up early and party with us for a whole extra day – heaven.

    We’re sure you have plenty of questions about our new Wednesday early opening ticket, we’ve anticipated some of them for you here. Have a read through and see if you can find the information you need.

    WHO NEEDS A WEDNESDAY TICKET AND WHAT DOES IT COST?

    Any person with an Adult Weekend Festival Ticket who wants to gain entry to the festival on Wednesday, will need to purchase a Wednesday Ticket for £20 (+bf).

    For anyone under the age of 16 who is attending the event with a 12-16, 8-11, or 0-7 Weekend Ticket, you will need to “purchase” a free entry 0-16 Wednesday Ticket. Any other add-ons, such as vehicle passes, do not require an additional Wednesday Ticket.

    WILL I GET A SEPARATE WRISTBAND?

    Upon arrival, everyone will have both their Wednesday Ticket and Weekend Festival Ticket scanned and will be given their Weekend Festival Wristband a day early.

    WHAT ENTERTAINMENT IS HAPPENING ON WEDNESDAY?

    We’ve invited back some Bearded Theory favourites including Henge and Pet Needs, as well as a whole afternoon of entertainment to get you settled in. Check out the full Line-up here.

    WILL THERE BE MORE ARTISTS ON THURSDAY NOW WE’LL BE IN EARLIER?

    Yes, once the party’s started it’s gotta keep rolling! As such, we thought we ought to kick things back off a bit earlier than usual on the Thursday too, so we’ll have artists performing from midday that day instead of just sticking to our usual evening show. Hold tight for impending news on those additional acts…

    I ALWAYS ARRIVE EARLY TO GET MY FAVOURITE PITCH BUT I CAN’T MAKE IT ON WEDNESDAY, CAN I RESERVE A SPACE?

    We’ll be filling up all the campsites and live-in vehicle fields on a first come first served basis, to help with the traffic pressures we are anticipating due to the road closures and roadworks, therefore it unfortunately won’t be possible to reserve any spots.

    WHY ARE YOU OPENING ON WEDNESDAY?

    We want to smooth out arrival times and reduce congestion, getting all of you lot in safely and happily so we can enjoy our LONG weekend of fun together even more. Road access to our site is tricky and the local council have introduced a width restriction on our main bridge access, meaning it is difficult to get the amount of traffic an event like ours generates through in a short arrival window. Add to that loads of roadworks planned in the area all at the same time, and spreading out your arrivals becomes the best way to get the fun off to a good start.

    WHY ARE YOU CHARGING?

    Putting on an event like ours has significant costs, from paying everyone from artists to toilet crews, plus building the infrastructure to welcome you back home to the fields you love. Having all of that ready, and open, a whole day early incurs some significant extra costs which we need to cover to make this option possible.

    DO I NEED TO BUY AN EXTRA WEDNESDAY TICKET FOR MY CAR OR LIVE-IN VEHICLE?

    No, just for yourself! The Wednesday Ticket applies only to Weekend Festival Tickets for people.

    WHICH CAMPSITE AND CAMPERVAN FIELDS WILL BE OPEN?

    All living spaces will be prepared and filled up according to demand and traffic pressures. Check out all our campsite areas here!

    IS THE WHOLE SITE OPENING ON WEDNESDAY?

    As there are only limited tickets available for our Wednesday early opening, we’re keeping the party nice and intimate over in the Woodland and Convoy Cabaret. You’ll be able to get access to these areas as well as the campsites and live-in vehicle fields.

    CAN I JUST COME TO THE WEDNESDAY?

    No, Wednesday Tickets will only be valid with a Weekend Festival Ticket. When you arrive on the Wednesday, you will need to produce your Weekend Festival Ticket alongside your Wednesday Ticket in order to gain entry to the festival.

    CAN I ARRIVE TO SET UP CAMP THEN LEAVE AGAIN?

    To avoid road congestion, after arrival we need to restrict vehicles leaving site until after 7pm. Plus, with Pet Needs and Henge set to play, we’d definitely recommend sticking around for the whole party!

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