Things you might like to know about BBL - more info on BBL 2010 to come!

Accommodation:

Is it a camping festival?
Yes!

Are camper vans allowed on site?
No.

Can I bring a massive tent with me?
Sorry guys, the biggest we allow is a 6 man tent. We have to be fair to your fellow campers!

What happens if it rains?
We all get wet…

Also – there is plenty of space in the venues so there will always be a place that you can be in the warm and dry.

Event:

Will you be showing the World Cup at the festival?
We will have screens in the Pub Venue showing the World Cup. See this link for venue details ... VENUES

I’m a veggie – will I be catered for?
Yes – there will be loads of amazing food to suit everybody’s different dietary habits

Will there be cash points at the event?
YES.

I have a questions about the Park & Ride, Shuttle Bus or Coach?
All the latest timings, locations and pick up points are up on the website under the Ticket Info & Prices tab
PARK & RIDE / SHUTTLE INFO
COACH INFO

TICKETS & BOOKINGS

What age do you have to be?
This is a strictly 18+ event

Why do I have to pay either Park & Ride, Shuttle Bus or Coach?
We try to reduce local congestion onto the park as much as possible so we cannot allow festival goers to be drop off at the site. We need to ensure that we get all 17,500 of you get onto site as efficiently and safely as possible and therefore we will only be allowing Beach Break Vehicles on to or near the site. These facilities such as land hire, security, traffic management and the local police force cost money which is covered by the additional charge to your ticket. Our priority remains with minimising the environmental impact of the festival on the local area.

Will there be disabled facilities at the event?
Yes. Please send an email to info@beachbreaklive.com and we'll get in touch to let you know what is available and to discuss with you your individual requirements.

Can I get a day pass?
Sorry, no. There are only full tickets available. Tickets admit you from Monday 14th June/Tuesday 15th June to Friday 18th June. You will also not be allowed to leave the venue - unless previously arranged with BBL HQ. This is to ensure that there is no increased and unnecessary traffic in and around the area. But why would you want to leave anyway?! Ticket holders that leave before Friday 18th June will have their wristbands removed and not be allowed re-entry to the site.

What is the deal with booze?
We run a cheap bar and serve award winning drinks (only £3 per pint) and even have a bar selling cold tins of beer in the campsite... bare that in mind when lugging down your warm bevies! You can bring 1/2 case of beer/cider per person into the campsite (12 cans) or 1 box of wine – these drinks can’t be brought into the main festival site and can only be brought into the festival on day one. Strictly NO glass on site or unsealed bottles.

Who do I contact about changing my ticket?
Ticket Line deal with all ticket inquiries. Please ring 0844 888 4420 TICKET LINE

Why is there a booking fee?
In 2010 we have had to introduce a booking fee of £5 per customer. As you know, events and festivals have booking fees – often up to £10 per person. The booking fee does not go to the festival, it goes to the ticketing agency who manages the ticketing and bookings on our behalf and rest assured we have negotiated for this to be as low as possible for you. Festivals and events use a ticketing agency to give the ticket holder the right level of consumer protection and it covers the banking charges and administration and therefore there are no additional charges for this.

What does Subject to License mean?
All details of major events and festivals are subject to the relevant licenses being obtained and the necessary conditions being met. Normal statutory rights apply and any major amendments will result in ticket holders being offered full or part refunds on their tickets. A change in location does constitute a major amendment.

what to bring?

What should I bring with me?
Here’s a checklist of important things we can think of...

• A very funky festival hat!
• Tents (maximum 6 man size)
• Luggage and festival goods
• Camping gear
• A full on fancy dress outfit for the last night!
• Food and Booze
• Spending money
• E-ticket and other booking confirmations
• Photographic ID (e.g a passport, driving/provisional license)
• Sun cream and an excellent hat
• Clothes for hot and cold weather
• Waterproof coat and wellies
• Loo Roll, wet wipes and a toothbrush (Festival essentials like these will be available to buy throughout the festival at our camp site shop)
• Disposable barbecues (to be used in the stewarded bbq areas)

What are we NOT allowed to bring?
• Excessive amounts of alcohol, i.e. more than for personal consumption (max of ½ case of beer per person)
• Excessive amounts of cigarettes, i.e. more than for personal consumption
• Illegal substances
• Unauthorised sound systems
• Glass bottles or containers
• Portable laser equipment and laser pens
• Professional film or video equipment
• Professional Audio recorders
• Fireworks of any nature to include Flares
• Generators
• Bicycles or vehicles (excluding mobility assistance)
• Campervans or Motor Homes
• Any goods with unauthorised Beach Break Live Festival logos
• Any goods for unauthorised trading
• Any items which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon
• Camping Gas Canisters

Bands:

Applying to play at Beach Break Live
The application process to play at Beach Break 2010 has closed.

I’m a student band – any slots for me?
We do our best to involve as much student talent in the festival as we can. There is a new student band competition, 'Almost Famous' where a student band has the chance to win a record contract. Go to 'Almost Famous' in the competition section and apply!

I have applied to play at Beach Break Live 2010, when will I know if I have been successful?
Bands who have applied to play at BBL 2010, will know either way if they have been successful at the beginning of May.

Merchants:

I’ve got a super cool stall. How do I get a spot?

Info will be on the website a little later on in the year.

I have read all of these FAQ's and you still haven't answered my question. How can I get in contact?

Please email info@beachbreaklive.com