YES.

General Admission tickets are $110, plus $7 booking fee

VIP Tickets are also available (18 and over only) for $150 + $7 booking fee

Please see ticketing page for full details and outlets.

No. Fat As Butter is restricted to 16 years and over.

Legal proof of age identification will be required from everyone wishing to enter the festival.

If you do not currently have formal photo ID you may wish to explore these options:

• RTA Proof of Age Card
• Australia Passport
• Drivers License

It is the responsibility of the ticket holder to have Photo ID upon entry as you will be asked for it and require it upon entry to the event.

Wristbands will be issued for those wishing to purchase alcohol at the event.

Courthouse Parking Station (521 spaces), on Bolton Street, Newcastle, is within walking distance of the venue.

For all parking enquiries phone 1300 373 077, or visit Newcastle Council Parking Information website.

Parking will be free of charge on the day.

Yes!We recommend attendees to use public transport on the day to avoid congestion.

Newcastle Buses and Ferries

Normal bus and ferry services to and from Newcastle and surrounding areas will be running throughout the day as per Saturday schedules.

Timetables and notices can be viewed at Newcastle Buses

Trains

Normal train services to and from Newcastle train station will be running throughout the day as per normal schedules. Extra ‘Special Event Train Services’ will be running all day in addition to the standard train services.

Tickets for travel on trains can only be purchased on the day of travel. These are available for purchase at the train station or at your nearest news agents.

Downloadable map and further information

We strongly advise that you purchase a ‘return’ ticket on your inbound journey to alleviate queuing for tickets. Costs for tickets vary and is based on your area of travel.

Transit Police will be present and fining any persons travelling without a valid train ticket.

Air

Newcastle Airport is located 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre and is the fastest growing regional airport in Australia with direct flights from
Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, The Gold Coast and Canberra.

See Newcastle Airport website for current flight timetables.

Yes, you can count on it.

We have been working closely with the police to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all.

Anti-social behaviour, drug-related activity and general public safety issues will be monitored and managed closely by event staff, security and the police.

No. There will be no passouts at for the event – once you’re out, you’re out!

Yes. Mobility parking is available within the nearby Courthouse public car park on Bolton Street.

Mobility access to the event and bathrooms will be available, as well as a designated mobility impaired viewing area.

Security and event staff at the gate and car parks can assist with access support if required by notification at entry gates upon arrival.

Anyone wishing to register their arrival and specific needs can do directly so by phone (02 9516 2477) or email justin (at) mothership music (dot) com (dot) au

Yes. Expect all the usual, including fresh juices, tea and coffee, gelato, and a variety of food available for purchase within the event site.

Yes. EFTPOS will be available at the box office and selected service areas.

There will also be an ATM area inside the event, which will be accessible to all patrons.

The exact location of said area will be shown on the event map, which will be made available on the website closer to the event.

Please bring ample cash with you, as cash supply from the ATMs may not last all day.

Yes, lots, and at several locations within the site.

All toilet areas will also cater to mobility-impaired persons.

When at the event please plan your toilet trips, as queues may be unavoidable at certain times during the day.

Public urination and improper conduct will result in ejection from the event and police fines.

Location of toilets will be shown on the event map, which will be made available on the website closer to the date.

Assorted table and chair seating will be available within the event site. No raised seating will be permitted onto the event site.

We plan to go ahead, come rain or shine; however extreme weather may result in a cancellation for safety reasons.

Cancellation of the event will be broadcast via media outlets including radio, TV and online, as well as personnel at gates to inform anyone who missed out on messages via media.

All VMS signage will be changed to display cancellation messages.

Gates open at 12pm for this event.

Remember to wear suitable attire for the weather (hats, sunscreen if hot).

You MUST show Proof of Age identification upon entry.

You must NOT bring any of the following items into the venue:

• food or beverages including water (other than for personal special dietary requirements)
• raised seating
• umbrellas
• video cameras or professional recording equipment
• glass
• knifes, weapons, packages or fireworks;
• any object that could be used to distract, hinder or interfere with any patrons including laser pointers
• any flags with poles
• animals (apart from authorised guide / companion dogs)
• any dangerous goods
• any other items deemed by management to be dangerous or capable of causing a public nuisance

Any items considered unsafe will be confiscated upon entry bag checks

Yes. You can smoke at the event only in licensed areas of the event. Within these licensed areas are designated smoking areas where patrons can smoke.

Smoking outside these areas is prohibited as the event site will be non smoking. Smoking inside enclosed areas is prohibited. Smoking is at your own risk and you are expected to abide by health laws pertaining to smoking.

No. There will be no retail facilities for smoking products and there will be no pass outs allowed.

Yes, bag checks will be carried out upon entry to event and there will be no pass outs issued.

Yes, bag, jackets and other items will be able to be checked into the cloak room. There will be a designated cloak room area and will incur a charge.

Yes you can. You can request this and gain approval via email /fax to Mothership Music office.

Any persons wishing to register their arrival with such items and specific needs can do so by contacting: PHONE: 02 9516 2477 / EMAIL: justin@mothershipmusic.com.au / FAX: 02 9516 5977

Presentation of this email / fax approval at the entry gates will confirm your exception to the event rules.