Information

LodeStar 2013 opens Friday 30 August 9am
and closes Sunday 1 September at 11:30pm

On Arrival

Please drive slowly, be aware of children and pedestrians.

From the entrance follow colour coded routes for either day or weekend parks.
Any vehicle parked other than the parking areas may hinder emergency vehicles and may be towed away!
Lock your vehicle and please keep to the pedestrian routes.

Campers may put their tents up and when convenient take your party to the ticket office for wristband fitting.

Single day/night camping options Fri /Sat. Departure by 10:30 next morning.

Non-campers please go directly to the ticket office.
Valid LodeStar wristbands must be worn at all times, they are not transferable or for re-sale and will be void if stretched, broken, or removed.
We suggest choosing a landmark as a meeting point if you become separated from members of your party.

There are designated parking areas for persons with mobility problems close to the campsite and Main Arena.
If you have a mobility problem, once you have purchased your ticket please email info@lodestarfestival.com so we can accommodate your needs.
Please note access for disabled persons is limited on site due to the grass terrain.

Site Safety

Please take note of safety notices and announcements.

Before you come to LodeStar please follow information below for site safety and security. Anyone considered by security and LodeStar staff to have caused possible danger to others or severely abusing the advice shown below will be asked to leave the festival and without refund.

NO Fires, please do not create any open fire.
NO BBQ's, garden type -see below.
NO Glass containers /items, dangerous for people with bare feet and the wildlife!
NO Offensive weapons or dangerous items.
NO Items that compromise safety and security.
NO Fireworks, liquid fuels or other flammable hazards.
NO Nitrous gas canisters, balloons or flying flame lanterns.
NO Dogs or other animals, this includes being left in vehicles!
Day ticket holders are not allowed to bring alcohol, food or drink into the festival.
Water is provided free to all but cold bottled water is sold at the bars and caterers with a % to charity.
Only Camping ticket holders (Adults) may bring alcohol into the festival. To be consumed in the camping areas only with a max 4x beer cans and 1 litre of wine per adult (no glass bottles). The allowance is for the duration of the festival not daily. Please do not give alcohol to under 18yr olds!

Smoking if you must then please use the 'stub buckets' provided at the Ticket Marquee.
Smoking is not allowed in the Arena's /entertainment areas and near or inside any structure or marquee.

Campers own food or drink to be consumed at the campsite only, support LodeStar's excellent caterers and enjoy your time, bring less and make camping easier.
Disposable type BBQ’s only for fire safety reasons, please only adults to cook and in the designated areas.
Please keep Fire Lanes clear at all times.
Camping stove use is not permitted inside tents.

Single day/night camping options Fri /Sat. Departure by 10:30 next morning.

If there is an emergency announcement do as instructed immediately in a quick and calm manner. Ensure others near you are aware of the situation.

For crowd safety no crowd surfing or moshing.
Strobe or flashing lights may be used at the festival.
Be aware of trip hazards such as uneven ground with rabbit holes and mole hills etc. all part of keeping the fields of LodeStar a natural environment.

Campsite

There are designated areas for caravans and camper-vans, movement is restricted and under escort by stewards.

Fire Safety – allow a clear 2 metres apart for small tents, 5 metres large tents and 6 metres for camper-vans.

Fire lanes marked out these must be kept clear at all times!

LodeStar has trained fire marshals on-site for the whole festival.
Please comply with their instructions at all times.
Raise the alarm immediately you see a fire no matter how small.
Red flags show location of fire extinguishers.
*Misuse or theft of fire safety equipment will incur a £100 charge with the person responsible being escorted from the site without refund. It is vital safety equipment in a campsite!

Security

LodeStar has professional security personnel on-site for the whole festival.
If you require assistance please ask the nearest security personnel.
Please look after your valuables and do not leave items lying around.
For the safety and security of all, security personnel may search at their discretion. If you refuse then you may be asked to leave the festival with no refund.

First Aid

Medical staff available close to the Information Point at the Main Arena entrance.

Lost Children

Lost Children staff are located near the Information Point / Ticket Marquee.
Please allow ticket office staff to fit ID wristbands to any child in your care and as the accompanying consenting adult.
We urge parental /guardian responsibility by knowing where their children are at all times.
Children unaccompanied may be approached by staff if they are believed to be in danger, distress, if you see another child in distress, please summon a member of staff.
Radio communication will be used to quickly resolve the whereabouts of the guardians or family members.
Bright coloured clothes are recommended for children and consider giving a whistle and small pocket torch for use at night, also your mobile phone number and name in their pocket.

Lost Property

Please report or take any lost property to the Information Point in the ticket office.
LodeStar Festival cannot accept responsibility for any losses.

Toilets

Toilets and hand-washing facilities are available throughout the site and regularly cleaned, please bring any servicing need to the attention of the cleaning staff.
Please use the toilets, do not foul elsewhere as you may be escorted from the site without a refund.

Drugs

Anyone suspected of selling or buying drugs on the site will be escorted from the site without a refund.

The Environment

Respect the fields of LodeStar and all around you.
Do not leave small, sharp metal objects and non-organic items on the ground, it’s dangerous for other festival goers and bad for the environment.
Please use the bins provided, it shows you care!

Noise

Please have consideration others. Only personal radios and players are allowed on-site, please excercise consideration regarding the volume level and time of use for your neighbours!

Filming and Recording at the Festival

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

Volunteering

Volunteer and help create a great festival!
Bar Staff also required.
Free entry, food and drink after shift.
To apply download the form on the homepage.

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