Event Information
What you need to know!
Tickets must be attached to the hats. Hats must be presented at the gate, gate staff will tear off the ticket.
St John Ambulance Officers and Police will be patrolling the event.
Security will be in place to ensure a safe event.
Punter barriers will be in place with security at the front of the stage.
Water may also be sprayed on the audience in this area so mobile phones and cameras are at risk. Remember to consider others as well as your own safety, especially in front of stages. If someone falls down or is in distress please help them if you can or let the Security know so we can help. It's meant to be a fun day, let's make sure it is.
Keep hydrated; make use of the complimentary water!
Wear sensible shoes and clothes. Avoid wearing jewelry that could potentially harm yourself or others.
No glass bottles, no sharp objects, no aerosol cans, no alcohol, no food, and no illegal substances are to be taken into the event.
Don't presume that the laws of the real world won't apply; anyone caught using, holding or dealing illegal substances will be treated the same way as anywhere else.
Don't turn up drunk as you will be refused entry.
Venue
The Darwin Amphitheatre is a safe and friendly No Smoking Venue situated within the stunning surroundings of the Darwin Botanical Gardens. There is a venue capacity of 7,500 people. 6,000 presale tickets will be made available for BASSINTHEGRASS 2010, with 1,500 walk ups at the gate on the day. The event starts at 11am and ends at approximately 11pm.
Security
Whether it's entering, leaving or in the concert you will be required to abide by any reasonable request or command from the BASSINTHEGRASS Security. Remember that they are primarily there to keep the everyone in the venue safe.
If you need help or see someone needing help please notify them straight away. In some cases we may need to clear a path or area & security may need to react quickly. Please follow their directions if required as someone's safety may depend on it, maybe your own.
Dry Area
An area of approximately 25 per cent of the venue will be designated 'dry area'. This area will be clearly marked and shaded with temporary shade structures in the middle of the venue.
Your wristband is your passport
It is mandatory that everyone at BASSINTHEGRASS wears a wristband which will be given to you at the main gate. This is your proof of rightful entry. Anyone not wearing a wristband will be subject to immediate eviction from the event.
There will be two distinctive wristbands issued – one for those under 18 and one for those over the age of 18.
Don’t forget your ID! Government issued ID such as Drivers Licence, Proof of Age or Passport must be presented by people over 18 wanting to consume alcohol. Secondary and Tertiary Education ID will not be accepted.
Alcohol
Alcohol will only be sold to people with the over 18’s wristbands at alcohol booths.
Alcohol will be on sale from 5pm.
You are not permitted to bring alcohol into the venue. On arrival, all bags and containers will be fully checked for alcohol.
No glass will be permitted into the premises and no glass containers will be sold on the premises.
On arrival all bags, containers will be fully checked for alcohol. Wristbands will be issued to people over the age of 18 yrs near the entrance.
Important Safety Announcements
Between acts will be a recorded message covering crowd safety issues. In the event of a specific issue live requests will be made. Please take note of & respect these announcements.
Emergency Evacuation
Under extreme & unlikely circumstances a building, area or the entire site may be required to be evacuated or cleared. It will be imperative for you to follow all instructions & directions from emergency services, police, fire brigade and/or our security that would be requested of you in such a situation.
First Aid
There will be St John Ambulance officers at the venue to treat people who are genuinely ill or have injured themselves on the day.
Lost Property Items
Please ring 8999 5256 after the event.