Leeds Festival 2010

Changes for 2010

There were a number of changes in 2009 from previous years that are being retained for 2010 and that you should be aware about before you attend Leeds Festival 2010:

- There will be no box office selling tickets on site at Leeds this year. There will only be a collection point for overseas and viagogo customers, the location of which will be confirmed shortly.

- NO aerosols (over 250ml) or gas canisters. We suggest that if you want to cook outside your tent that you bring disposable bbq’s, solid fuel or “trangia” type stoves only.  Anyone seen with canisters or cylinders will be ejected from site.

- An Over 18's wristband will be optional, but allows those that look young to not have to carry ID around all the time.

- No flags will be allowed into the arena. They restrict the view of people behind.

- All routes to Leeds Festival are via the A1 (M1). Follow signs from A1 (M1). Routings will change depending on the time of day and the levels of congestion therefore please follow the signs. A map is available HERE.

- Organised bonfire displays will be held onsite at Yellow bubble, Red and Orange campsites.

Site map

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Arena Opening Times

Age Restrictions

Animals

Information Board

Smoking

Lost Property

The email address for lost property post-festival will be posted here nearer the time.

All property found onsite is found taken to the lost property service at the Left Luggage service at the Village which is open 24 hours. West Yorkshire Police have asked that you check that any lost or stolen items aren't at the Left Luggage tent before contacting them.

Look after your wristband

Everyone on site must wear a wristband, and if yours is damaged or lost you may not be able to enter the arena and/or may be required to leave the site. 
So here are a few tips on looking after your wristband….

1.  Ensure your wristband is secure.  The clasp should be firmly in place and not slipping up or down.  The wristband must not be loose so check it cannot slip over your wrist.

2. Do not tamper with your wristband in any way.  The wristband often has loose ends which many are tempted to cut or burn off.  Do not do this.  If the ends are tampered with it increases the likelihood of losing your wristband as the ends may fray and/or can slip out of the clasp more easily.  Most wristbands have a warning which says “void if removed” and the promoter has the right to refuse entry if a wristband has been tampered with.

3. Do not tie knots or add anything to your wristband.  All bands are checked each time you enter the arena and at various checkpoints around the site.  Knots, plasters, tape etc. on your band will have to be removed to check the band properly and this will cause delays to you and others at the entrance.  Some people may be sensitive to the metal on some clasps.  If this is the case, do not put tape on the wristband, but protect your skin with hypoallergenic tape instead.

4. Keep your wristband safe.  Even if a wristband appears secure it may still be lost or stolen especially if you get involved in lively crowd activity, “moshing” etc.  The best way to keep your wristband safe, and to prevent the loose ends snagging or annoying you, is to wear an elasticated/towelling sweatband over the top or a long sleeved top with elasticated cuffs.  This way you will keep it safe but you will still be able to show it at checkpoints easily.

5. What if you have a problem?  As soon as you realise you have a problem, lost, damaged band etc. you must get help.  If you are outside the arena, go to the nearest wristband exchanges tent where someone will help and advise you.  When you get to the wristband exchange look for, and ask for, the Gate manager.  If you are inside the arena, do not leave, go to the arena entrance and, without leaving the arena, ask for the supervisor who will be able to help.

6.  Wristbands remain the property of Festival Republic until 12 noon Bank Holiday Monday August.

At the entrances – restrictions

The following items may not be brought into the site through the campsite gates:

o Glass – no glass is allowed onsite
o Gas canisters, aerosols over 250ml, Petrol cookers/burners
o Illegal substances
o Portable Laser Equipment and Pens
o Unauthorised Professional Film or Video Equipment
o Audio Recorders
o Air Horns
o Spray Cans
o Fireworks
o Flares
o Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon
o You may be body searched at the entrance.
o Persons suspected of carrying items that may be used in an offensive or dangerous manner, or carrying out illegal activities onsite may be searched.
o Excessive amounts of food, cigarettes and alcohol may be refused entry to the site. Please only bring enough for personal consumption. 
o Chinese lanterns

All items will be confiscated.

In addition to the items, above, the following may not be brought into the arena:

Cans, glass, alcohol, flags, opened plastic bottles, illegal substances, portable laser equipment and pens, unauthorised professional film or video equipment, audio recorders, fireworks and flares.

All the above items will be confiscated. Confiscated items can be collected from Left Luggage after 7am Monday 30th August 2010. However confiscated gas canisters will not be returned.

Cameras are normally permitted for personal use though professional cameras and video/audio equipment are strictly prohibited. Live video/audio recordings made without the permission of the artiste/promoter are prohibited.

No glass is permitted anywhere onsite. Only sealed plastic bottles of water under 500ml size will be permitted into the arena.

Terms and Conditions