Strummingbird Newcastle

There’s plenty of things to do, eat, see, use but here’s a rundown of the main facilities you can use on the day:

There’ll be official Strummingbird and artist merch at the Merchandise Tent on the day. Want it sooner? You can also shop online before (and after) the festival and rock your new merch IRL at the feativa! Shop via the Strummingbird website. 

Lockers are available for $25 to keep your stuff safe all festival long. Stash bags, jumpers, merch, sunscreen… anything you don’t want to carry around. Book in advance via the below link, or grab one at the festival if they’re still available.

Locker hire

First aid services will be on site in case of any medical incidents. While they will have over-the-counter medication available such as Panadol, aspirin, antihistamines, as well as sanitary items, for you to access inside the event, Strummingbird recommends taking any required medication before coming in if possible.

You can find their locations on the event maps released closer to the event date.

There are strictly no pass-outs at Strummingbird, which means once you leave the event, you can’t come back in. If you’ve got any worries about this, please email the event organisers at [email protected] to our team about your requirements.

• Bags and items larger than 20cm x 30xm (A4)
• More than one pram, stroller or wagon per child accompanied by an adult
• Chairs, unless GA BYO Chair ticket has been purchased. Only one chair per person is permitted.
• Picnic blankets
• Eskies or hard-case cooler bags
• Alcohol or any other beverages (other than where purchased at the Event)
• Liquid and creams over 110mL
• Large quantities of food prohibited; small sealed snacks allowed
• Illegal substances
• Weapons of any kind or any item that resembles a weapon
• Glass of any kind (including perfume bottles and make-up containers)
• Metal water bottles or containers
• Aerosol Cans
• Unidentifiable or unsealed medication. All medication must be inspected by qualified medical staff through the accessiblity lane.
• Professional still cameras, video or audio recording devices; smart phones and pocket-sized film/digital cameras allowed.
• Animals (with the exception of registered service or assistance animals, such as Guide Dogs)
• Flags, promotional material or items of any kind including, banners, posters and signs, or that display political, religious or offensive signage or logos of any kind.
• Gang-related insignia and masks, headwear or helmets, large spiked wrist or neck bands, spiked or studded belts
• Doof sticks, totem poles, selfie sticks or umbrellas
• Noise making devices and musical instruments
• Broadcasting or transmission equipment
• Laser pens or pointers
• Skateboards and rollerblades, hover-boards, scooters, bicycles, and other personal motorised and non-motorised vehicles (excluding mobility aids)
• Flares, Fireworks & Sparklers (or any other similar flammables)
• All unapproved unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones unless expressly authorised
• Work uniforms, high-visibility vests, or anything that may be mistaken for a staff uniform. 
• Any other items determined as dangerous or offensive by Security or Event Staff

If you are 18+ please bring your photo ID.

Credit/Debit Card or Phone Wallet
Strummingbird is cashless, and all bars and food trucks will be tap-and-go only.

Plastic Water Bottle
You can bring in your own plastic water bottle to fill up at the free water stations around site. Make sure it’s completely empty when you come through.

Backpack or Bag under A4 size
Bags must be no larger than 20cm x 30cm, unless you’re an adult ticket holder who is accompanying a minor.

Food
You are allowed to bring food items for personal consumption only.

Small Still or Film Cameras
Small digital and film cameras are allowed, but any professional still cameras or video and audio recording devices aren’t allowed in.

Strummingbird will have official after parties in each city if you want to kick on after the festival. Keep an eye on their social channels closer to the event date for the announcement!

Lost property will be available at the info tent at the event. All uncollected items will be left on site the following day for pick up. After that, Strummingbird will hand it over to local police. Check Strummingbird socials closer to event day for specific lost property information.

Strummingbird is an all-ages event, but all minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

If you’re 18 or over, you must bring your valid and current government-issued ID, otherwise you will be classified as a minor, will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult and won’t be able to purchase or consume any alcohol.

If you need to bring in prescription medication to the festival, you’ll need to make sure it’s in its original packaging with the dispensary label matching the name on the ID of the ticket holder. Please bring your medication through the accessible lane on the day for the medical team to review. Strummingbird advises only discussing your medication with the medical team. If you are talking to security or front entry staff, please ask them to direct you to the medical entry point.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition which you’d like the event organisers to know about, please contact the team through the form below or at [email protected].

Assistance and support animals, such as guide dogs, hearing dogs and medical alert dogs, are welcome inside Strummingbird. If you’ll be attending with your assistance animal, please let the festival organisers know in advance, by contacting the team through the form below or at [email protected]  to discuss how best we can accommodate you.

We understand and recognise the need to take a break from the sights, sounds and senses of a music festival and will have a quiet space at the festival which will be available for those who require it. If you have bought a ticket or are considering buying one, and you would like to utilise this space at the festival, let the organisers know at [email protected] so the team can make your Strummingbird experience a good one.

To access the quiet space, you will need to wear your Hidden Disability sunflower lanyard. If you don’t own one, you can purchase one here or register to pick up a wristband which will also give you access to the space.

Strummingbird is proud to be a part of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. The Hidden Disability Sunflower is a tool to voluntarily share that you have a hidden disability. By wearing a Sunflower, you’re letting staff know that you might need extra help, understanding, or just more time. The security and event staff team at Strummingbird are trained to recognise the Hidden Disability Sunflower and assist where needed.

What is a hidden disability? While some of us experience a disability that is visible, many of us have a non-visible disability that is not immediately apparent to others. These can be temporary, situational or permanent. They can be neurological, cognitive and neurodevelopmental as well as physical, visual, auditory and including sensory and processing difficulties. They also include respiratory, rare diseases and chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes. For more information on Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, head to https://hdsunflower.com/au/ 

If you hold a valid National Companion Card and purchase a General Admission ticket to Strummingbird, you will receive a complimentary ticket for your companion or carer. Please reach out to [email protected] after you have purchased your GA ticket and include the following information:

• A copy of your valid National Companion Card
• Your Strummingbird location & ticket order number
• The email address you used to buy the ticket
• The full name of your companion
• Type of ticket purchased

Strummingbird will have areas dedicated to accessible parking, drop off and pick up for those who have a Mobility Parking Scheme permit. If you require this on the day, please contact  [email protected]. If you don’t have a Mobility Parking Scheme permit but still have the need to access this dedicated area, please start a conversation with the festival organisers through the previously mentioned email. 

There will be accessible viewing areas at both main stages available for you and your companions if you require them. If you require access to the viewing areas on the day, please reach out to [email protected].