Security
We always make sure we have the best security at Brownstock Festival. Friendly but firm if you need them. They are there to protect you but promise to always be approachable and fair. If you have any problems at the festival and need help from the security, just ask.
Personal Welfare
Admission to the event is at Ticket Holder’s risk. Brownstock UK Ltd and the Premises Licence Holder will not be held liable for any loss, injuries or damages sustained at the event including damage, theft or losses to property and motor vehicles if the cause is due to the negligence of the ticket holder or the actions of other patrons or thirds parties or force majeure.
WARNING: EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO LOUD MUSIC MAY DAMAGE TO YOUR HEARING
Crime Prevention
Please remember to look after all your valuables during your time at Brownstock. Remember, your possessions are your responsibility, so only bring what you need - the less stuff you need to keep an eye on, the better.
Drugs
Brownstock Festival has a zero tolerance drugs policy. Any illegal drugs will be confiscated and the police may decide to prosecute. “Legal highs” are also strictly prohibited and may result in ejection from the event. Searches are a condition of entry to the festival.
Find out more about this and who is there to help you or your friend if you are in trouble here.
First Aid
We have a dedicated highly trained first aid team on site 24 hours a day. If you’ve got any injuries or concerns about your welfare they are more than willing to help.
Fencing
The site fencing is in place to protect everyone at the event. Tampering with it is forbidden and may result in ejection from the event.
Fire Information
Personal camp fires are prohibited in the campsite and will be extinguished to protect the safety of everyone at the festival.
Barbeques
For the safety of everyone at the festival, no disposable barbeques are allowed. We apologise if this is bad news for anyone but we had some incidents in 2012 and we always put safety first.
Gas Canisters
Gas canisters are not allowed on site.
Aerosols
Aerosols are allowed on site but please be sensible and respect your fellow festival goers. Misuse can result in ejection from the festival.
Adverse Weather
Brownstock Festival is situated on Greenfield land, as such conditions during adverse weather may become hazardous. Please ensure you bring appropriate footwear and clothing to cater for the possibility of wet, muddy and slippy conditions.
During an electrical storm:
- Stay away from electrical equipment
- Take shelter until the storm has passed
- Avoid contact with any metal support of a structure
- If you cannot get to shelter or are in your tent then you should crouch with your shoes on and your hands resting on your knees or covering your ears
- Do not let your hands or knees touch the ground and do not lie flat on the ground
- If strong winds occur as well as electrical storm then marquees will be closed and people will be advised to seek shelter in their vehicles