Essential Information - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL ?

Q: WHEN DO TICKETS GO ON SALE ? AND HOW MUCH DO THEY COST ?

Q: WHERE CAN I GET TICKETS FROM ?

Q: ARE ANY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ?

Q: DO DAY TICKETS INCLUDE CAMPING AND PARKING?

Q: I WANT TO TAKE MY CAMPERVAN - DO I NEED TO INFORM ANYONE BEFORE I ARRIVE ?

Q: WHERE IS THE COACH DROP OFF AND PICK UP POINT ?

Q: ARE THERE ANY PHONE NUMBERS I COULD CONTACT ?

Q: I WOULD LIKE TO BE A TRADER AT THE EVENT - WHO SHOULD I CONTACT ?

* OTHER HANDY FACTS

* INFORMATION FOR UNSIGNED BANDS

Here is a list of the most popular questions that we receive: (Unsigned bands please check the bottom of this page.)

Q: WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL ?
A: The event is always held over the August Bank Holiday weekend, this year it will be from Fri 22nd - Sun 24th.

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Q: WHEN DO TICKETS GO ON SALE ? AND HOW MUCH DO THEY COST ?
A: Tickets are on sale from Monday March 31st 2008 at 7pm. Please support @ Reading by purchasing yours by using this link. Last year they sold out in a couple of hours so make sure you try early!

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Q: WHERE CAN I GET TICKETS FROM ?
A: Click here to buy your tickets online. By using this link and purchasing your ticket you will also be supporting the service that we provide - thank you.

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Q: ARE ANY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ?
A: (Correct at the time of going to press) Children under 10 years of age are allowed to enter for free when accompanied by a ticket holding adult. Passport to Leisure cardholders are entitled to 10% discount on the face value of the ticket. These tickets are only available from the Reading Tourist Information Office in person and are limited to one per cardholder and are subject to availability.

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Q: DO DAY TICKETS INCLUDE CAMPING AND PARKING?
A: No, only parking - There is usually enough parking facilities for day ticket holders, directions can be gained when you arrive. Camping is only included for weekend ticket holders and you will not be allowed into the site until 10am at the earliest.

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Q: I WANT TO TAKE MY CAMPERVAN - DO I NEED TO INFORM ANYONE BEFORE I ARRIVE ?
A: Yes - If you want to take your campervan to the festival you should fax a request before the event on 020 8961 5743 prior to the event or write to: Festival Office, Festival Republic, 16 High Street, Harlesden, London, NW10 4LX.

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Q: WHERE IS THE COACH DROP OFF AND PICK UP POINT ?
A: The coach drop off and pick up point is the Rivermead Leisure Centre

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Q: ARE THERE ANY PHONE NUMBERS I COULD CONTACT ?
A: Festival RepublicInformation Line: 020 8963 0940 - Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm.
Festival Republic Recorded information line: 09063 656 205 (Calls cost 60p per minute).

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Q: I WOULD LIKE TO BE A TRADER AT THE EVENT - WHO SHOULD I CONTACT ?
A: Contact Festival Republic by post @ 22-28a Harlesden High Street, London, NW10 4LX, Fax 020 8961 5743, email nhodgson@meanfiddler.co.uk was the link from a previous year
In previous years food traders needed to contact Bernard Lloyd @ Central Catering, Tel 01942 497 594.

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OTHER HANDY FACTS:
* Camping is available from the Wednesday 20th August 2008. You must purchase an Early Entry ticket if you plan to arrive on Wednesday. A small quantity may be available at the box office, however there was a 5-6 hour wait in 2007.

Be warned if you are travelling on Thursday expect up to 4-5 hours delay if you are travelling by car from the M4. Organisers usually request that you leave the site by 12 noon on the Monday.

* The railway station is only 10 minutes walk from the site (depending on congestion of people!) which is quite easy to find thanks to signs and the direction of the majority of people walking around.
* Wristbands - When arriving on site it is advisable to exchange your ticket for a wristband at the wristband exchange tent. Without one you cannot gain access to the main arena. Once you have one you can leave and re-enter the site/main arena whenever you like - but be warned DO NOT TAKE IT OFF - you wont be going far without it.
Suggestion ! (mainly for newcomers) - challenge your mates to be the last one to take the band off after the festival. Much more interesting if you play for money :-)
* Camping opens Thurs 21st August, Closes Midday Monday 29th August.
* Food for personal consumption only may be brought into the arena. On site there are plenty of outlets selling food and drink.
No alcohol/drinks bottles/cans/illegal substances are allowed in the main arena.

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INFORMATION FOR UNSIGNED BANDS:
Contact Festival Republic via the following address:

Festival Republic
16 High Street
Harlesden
London
NW10 4LX

Because of the huge response anticipated, Festival Republic regrets that it is unable to return any material submitted

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