Event Info

Age restrictions

This is an OVER 18 ONLY EVENT.

The premises will operate a Challenge 25 policy whereby any person attempting to buy alcohol who appears to be under 25 will be asked for photographic ID to prove their age.

The only forms of ID that will be accepted are driving licence, passport or photographic ID bearing the PASS mark logo. The list of approved forms of ID may be amended or revised with the prior written agreement of Sussex Police and the Licensing Authority without the need to amend the licence or conditions attaching to it..

Travel Information

Bus routes: For those arriving at Brighton Station, we recommend you board the 25 bus from Old Steine. Brighton & Hove Buses will be significantly increasing the frequency of the number 25 route, which will drive into the park and drop passengers off right outside the event entrance.

There is a free shuttle bus for ticket holders when Shakedown finishes, taking people back into Brighton

Other buses that run to the Stanmer Park area from Brighton are: 5B, 23, 28, 29A, 29C, 78, 84. For more information on buses visit www.buses.co.uk

Train:

Falmer Station is unavailable to festival attendees after 9pm.

For those arriving at Brighton Station, we recommend you board the 25 bus from Churchill Square. Please check the last train time if you're travelling out of Brighton after Shakedown, and make sure you allow plenty of time to get from the park back to Brighton station.

Car parking: Limited car parking is available at Falmer Stadium and must be booked in advance online. Parking costs £10 per car. Please click here to book your space.

NOTE: Brighton Marina car parks are closed to festival traffic, all persons attempting to park in these car parks will be questioned and their cars monitored – wheel clamping will be in operation.

Coach: Thinking about bringing a coach to the event? Please email [email protected] for incentives.

Camping:

Shakedown is a strictly non-camping festival and guests are required to vacate the park at the end of the day.
There are, however, a huge number of lovely hotels in Brighton – check out www.visitBrighton.co.uk to find out more.

Re-entry:

As is usually the case for one-day festivals, Shakedown does not offer re-entry to the site - once you're in, you're in! There will be plenty of facilities on-site to ensure you don't need to leave the park at any time, including food, drink and toilets.

Disabled Access

The Shakedown site is accessible for disabled people. If you are registered as being disabled, your carer can attend the event for free to assist you on the day providing you both bring relevant identification and documentation. PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] IF YOU REQUIRE THIS TICKET.

Cloakroom and cash point machines

There is no cloakroom on-site so travel light!

There are ATM machines onsite which accept most major debit cards. Transactions are subject to surcharges.

Food & Drink

Customers are not allowed to bring their own alcohol on site due to our strict licensing conditions. We have ensured drinks are reasonably priced at all our bars. Security will be searching everyone on entry and alcohol will be confiscated.

Customers are also not allowed to bring their own food to the festival site.

No chairs, tables, BBQs or other such articles may be brought into the event site.Soft drinks in glass or cans will not be allowed into the event site.

You may bring in water in plastic containers under 500ml.

If you have special dietary requirements, please contact us in advance - [email protected]

Drugs policy

Shakedown Festival operates a zero-tolerance drugs policy

Drugs dogs are operating at the entrance to the event

Amnesty Bins will be provided in advance of the entrance

Anyone found with drugs on their person past the amnesty point will be refused entry to the event and handed to Sussex Police   
 

Security and Searching

The event security will be thoroughly checking all bags belonging to ticket holders upon entry to Shakedown.

Light & Sound Warning

Exposure to loud music can cause permanently damage to your hearing. Please visit www.dontlosethemusic.com for information on how to protect your hearing at Shakedown.

Please note that strobe lights and smoke machines may be in use within event site

Ticket Touts

As you have probably encountered before – ticket touts are a major problem at many outdoor events.

We urge you - do not buy tickets from anything other the official ticket outlets (online and in person). For a full list of genuine ticket outlets, please see the tickets section of the Shakedown website

Tickets

You will receive your tickets a few days before the event so don't panic - this is standard practice to avoid fraudulent ticket copying! Should you not receive them, please contact the ticket agent where you bought your tickets.

Although there may still be a few tickets left on the day, we highly recommend you buy them in advance to avoid disappointment. Once they’re sold out, we will not be releasing any extra tickets due to the capacity of the site.

Safety & security

Never leave your bags or other valuables unattended within the event.
• Be discreet with your belongings; displaying expensive jewellery or electronic devices, like mobile phones or cameras, could attract unwanted attention.
• Don’t walk and text at the same time, you will be less aware of what is happening around you. Be aware of your surroundings and stay alert to what’s going on around you.
• Register your mobile phone at www.immobilise.com
• Keep your phone out of sight in your pocket or handbag when not in use.
• Use your phone's security lock code, if it has one
• Record details of your electronic serial number (ESN) and consider separate insurance.
• Property mark your phone with your postcode and door number to help police identify stolen ones.
• Report a lost or stolen phone to security immediately if onsite, if you notice it a later stage of site, notify staff or the police immediately.
• Visit Sussex Police to see more information about staying safe at festivals and events.
 

What to bring

• Sunscreen, sunglasses, rainwear
• Your ticket
• Proof of ID
• Cash and a debit card just in case (keep it safe)
• Check the latest weather update for Stanmer Park before you leave

What not to bring!

• Chairs of any sort – there are areas on-site where seating is provided
• Offensive weapons or anything that may be considered offensive.
• Glass, cans, pets or laser pens
• Alcohol of any kind in any hidden contraption
• Food – there will be plenty of varied food stalls at the festival
• Flags – this will ensure you’re not the most unpopular person in the crowd
• Air horns – or vuvezelas for that matter... you know how annoying they are!
• Nitrous Oxide (Noxi or laughing gas) in balloon or canister form