Information

LodeStar opens Friday 2nd 10:00hrs and closes Monday 5th at noon

Volunteering

Is rewarding for a few hours per day, a great way of meeting people and very exciting seeing the festival come together. A volunteer download form is available on the bottom of the home page or for more info please email  events@lodestarfestival.com

Rail and bus

National Rail / National Express Bus Service /  Stagecoach

Site Access

Arrival: Please drive slowly, pedestrians keep clear of roadways. Campers may put their tents up and at a convenient time take your party to fit wristbands at the ticket office.
Valid festival wristbands must be worn at all times, they are not transferable or for re-sale and will be void if stretched, broken, or removed.

Cars, Caravans and Camper-vans are allowed
and at no additional cost for 2011

It’s free but do please give a donation to the charity for parking. Follow your colour coded route for either day or weekend parks, these will be signed at the entrance. Cars causing an obstruction will be towed away. As will off-site parked vehicles as restricting access may hinder emergency vehicles!
Be CHILD aware!
Make sure your car is locked and please keep to the pedestrian routes. Monday morning 07:30 to 09:30 are not good times to leave the site due to the ‘rush hour’ please try to plan around these times, why sit in a queue when you could still be chilling.

Camping and site safety

It’s important to me that you get pleasure from the spaciousness and beauty of the area. It gives us a chance to respect what nature has given us.
You must follow Fire Officers advice and allow a clear 2 metres around each small tent and 5 metres around each large tent and 6 metres for campervans.
Campervans are not charged any additional cost but movement is restricted and you must have stewards escort before moving your vehicle.

The Camping site will be have fire lanes marked out these must be kept clear at all times!

NO Fires
No GLASS
NO offensive weapons or dangerous items will be allowed on site.
NO dogs or other animals will be allowed on site.
NO Fireworks or other flammable hazards
No nitrous gas canisters, balloons or flying flame lanterns, please think about the environment!

Smoking is only allowed in the smoking areas provided. Please use the butt buckets when you have finished. It takes 40 yrs to decompose into the environment.

Disabled people

The site is grassed farmland and tracks for access. Parking is close to the Festival Main Arena. Once you have purchased your ticket please email info@lodestarfestival.com
If there is an emergency LodeStar staff will come to your aid.

First Aid

Medical staff are available close to the Information Point at HQ. All accidents will be logged by our medical team and certain details handed to the Festival Organiser. None of the data passed on will be personal and the medical team will comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Food and Drink

Alcohol: Campers are allowed alcohol for personal use in the campsite only. Bar prices will be kept as low as possible and help support a continued low ticket price. (Please NO Glass though)
Day Visitors are not allowed to bring alcohol to the festival.

The campsite will have a designated BBQ area, only 18 yrs and over are allowed to use it. Please bring your own BBQ needs. NO glass items are allowed on LodeStar’s site. Drinking water will be allowed but must be in plastic bottles. Drinking water will be on site at all times.

Age. (Challenge 21).
If you look under age the bar staff will ask you for a positive form of ID so please remember to bring a photo ID such as a Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) or a photo driving licence. The bars managers reserve the right to refuse to sell alcohol to anyone at their discretion.
Please do not feel put out when the bar staff refuse to serve you if you can’t prove your age!

Enjoy yourselves, but bear in mind that if you appear to have drunk too much you will be refused service at the bars. Drink enough water and keep hydrated.

Merchandise

There will be a selection of items and essentials for you to buy on site so don’t worry about bringing loads with you, travel light!
Please support the artists there to perform for you by purchasing their songs and clothing from the Merchandise Marquee, you couldn’t wish for a better souvenir!

Security

Please look after your valuables and do not leave items lying around. Lodestar Festival cannot accept responsibility for any losses. LodeStar has 24 hour security on-site.
Information Point is near the Festival HQ and Main Arena entrance. Stewards will also help you with information.
If you need emergency help attract the attention of staff and they will radio for assistance.
Follow instructions from stewards and the SIA licensed security staff who have been chosen for their experience in managing crowds in a friendly and professional manner. There may be searches at the security personnel’s discretion if you decide to refuse then you may not be allowed entry. This is for the security and safety of all.

Health and Safety

Please take note of any safety notices on-site
PA Announcements
If there is an emergency announcement do as instructed immediately in a quick and calm manner.
Make sure others near you are aware of the situation.
Large crowds are not always aware of what is happening further away, in particular near the stage so do please follow guidance given.
NO crowd surfing or moshing will be allowed, I know the excitement you feel when your favourite band is playing but please remember a severe injury can be a long time in your young life.
Strobe or flashing lights may be used at the festival, care should be taken by any sufferers effected by these lights.
Items that compromise safety and security will NOT be allowed!

Remember LodeStar is a natural countryside area, when walking there are rabbit holes and mole hills etc. to consider.

Fire Safety

Raise the alarm immediately you see a fire no matter how small.

NO FIRES will be permitted

BBQ -Please use the designated barbeque area in the campsite –no equipment /charcoal is provided and the area is for the use of adults only.
The USE of Camping stoves are not permitted IN tents.

NO other form of fuel will be allowed at LodeStar.
NO fireworks or incendiary articles are allowed at LodeStar

A team of fire marshals will be on duty. Please comply with their instructions at all times.

Fire points are located throughout the camp site for your safety and are clearly marked by RED Flag poles. The equipment there is provided for your safety and the safety of those around you; anyone found recklessly or negligently interfering with safety equipment on site will have their wristband removed and be escorted from the site without recourse to a refund.

Lost Children

We urge Parental Responsibility at all times and expect Parents or Guardians to know where their under 16s are at all times. Arrange a meeting point in case you become separated.

Unaccompanied children may be approached by staff if they are believed to be in danger, distress or believed to be acting in a dangerous or unlawful manner. Radio communication will be used to quickly resolve the whereabouts of the guardians or family members. We are lucky to also have the professional help of Cambridge Search and Rescue on-site! If necessary we will stop all entertainment to put out messages. If you see another child in distress or also lost, please summon a member of staff. It’s good to clothe children in bright colours and carry a whistle and small pocket torch for use at night. Make sure they have mobile phone number and name in their pocket.
Lost Children or parents lost a child will be dealt with at the HQ / Information Point.

Lost Property

Please report any lost property to headquarters so its description can be logged.

Welfare

Toilets and hand-washing facilities are available throughout the site and constantly cleaned. Please use the toilets, anyone fouling the fields or environment will have their wristband removed and be escorted from the site without recourse to a refund.  Free drinking water is available on site. Soap and paper will be available to wash your hands, please do not be wasteful and feel free to bring any servicing need to the attention of the cleaning staff. Gender signs will be well displayed.

Drugs

At LodeStar you won’t need them as the music and love is the drug! Always be aware of what is happening around you. Anyone suspected of selling or buying drugs on the site will have their wristband removed and be escorted from the site without recourse to a refund.  Your welfare is my main concern. Always feel you can approach the staff should you need help in anyway. The welfare tent is also a good place to go if for any reason you need advice or just want to talk to someone. LodeStar cares about everyone!

The Environment

Respect the fields of LodeStar and all around you. Litter on the ground is a mess, if you see it please don’t think it is OK to drop yours.
Please use the recycling bins and don’t commit an enviro sin! It shows you care! Do not leave small metal objects and none organic items on the ground it is dangerous to other festival goers and will stay in the environment long after the Festival has finished!

Noise

The layout of the stages and the timings published are part of our license conditions with the Local Council. Stages will not run over time and curfews will be strictly adhered to. This is to ensure a great festival experience for all on site, but also to protect the interests of our nearest neighbours. Please have consideration others. Only personal radios and players are allowed on-site, no large loudspeakers.

Filming and Recording at the Festival

No professional filming and recording on any format is allowed unless previously agreed with LodeStar.
By attending LodeStar you are accepting that you have no title or payment from all forms of recorded material and consent to its use by LodeStar.

Packing list guidance only

Bags for dirty clothing
Change of clothes
Contraceptives, condoms are safer for both!
Festival Ticket
Glasses or contacts
Insect repellent
Medications, any allergies?
Mobile phone
Money and cards
Photo Driving licence or personal ID /PASS
Sleeping bag
Sun cream and a hat
Sweater
Tent, complete, …..manual for erecting it?!
Torch, batteries
Towel and Toiletries along with all the personal stuff.
Waterproofs

Policy pages Terms and Conditions and Privacy for my statement regarding the use of data and all legal stuff.