Bloom Festival 2008 | 8th - 10th August 2008, Seven Springs
Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
Answers
- When can I arrive and when do I have to leave?
- The festival is officially open to the public from 10am on Friday, 8th August through to midday on Monday, 10th August. You will be allowed on site to camp from 6pm, Thursday, 9 August.
- What’s the latest I can arrive at the Festival?
- The Box Office closes at 11pm each evening, so no new arrivals will be admitted after this time, but once you have a wristband you can come and go at any time.
- How can I get my band to play / DJ at the festival?
- Music Submissions have now closed for 2008. Thank you to everyone who applied. Please don’t send anymore emails now, as our inbox is overflowing. If you are successful we will be in contact.
- How do I get involved?
- You can get involved in a number of ways - a festival site is always a busy one and the more happy helpers on board the better! We have been working with a fantastic crew over the last couple of years and many of the same smiley faces will be onsite again this summer to help run our special event. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet new people and gain some festival experience while you’re at it!
The main areas are: Stewarding, Litter Picking and Labour (site build).
Please send an email to staff@bloomfestival.com clearly stating what you’re up for and you will be sent the relevant application forms.
- Can I bring my dog / pet?
- Unfortunately you will have to arrange to leave your pets at home as animals are not permitted on site.
- I’m under 18; can I buy a ticket?
- Yes. Ticket holders aged 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a Ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 21. Proof of ID will be necessary to prove your age on entry.
- I have a disability, is this event suitable for me?
- Yes. Our stewards will do all they can to help you enjoy the Festival. Disabled toilets are available in both the Festival grounds and campsite and there is a dedicated camping area. The Bloom site is reasonably flat and compact so easy to get around for those with mobility difficulties and the parking and campsite are literally minutes from the main festival arena.
Please email us in advance with any specific requirements or requests prior to the event and we will try to accommodate these.
- Can I bring my own alcohol
- Yes but you will only be allowed to consume this within the camping area. There will be two fully stocked bars and a number of branded outlets serving a wide range of beers, spirits and cocktails in the main festival arena. Please note that there are no glass bottles allowed on the site so please leave them at home. If you are found with glass bottles these will be taken off you and disposed of.
- Can I have a BBQ?
- Open fires and candle flares are strictly forbidden for safety reasons. You may use gas or charcoal burning BBQs - but not disposable BBQs - they are an extreme fire risk. Please make sure gas canisters are not changed inside tents or caravans.
- When should I be receive my tickets?
- Tickets will be sent 4-6 weeks prior to the festival.
- My tickets haven’t arrived, what should I do?
- Please keep your e-transaction receipt as a copy of your ticket purchase. If you haven’t received your tickets by w/c 30th July then please call the ticket hotline 07772466579.
- I can’t use the tickets I’ve bought, can I get a refund?
- Look after your tickets as we cannot replace them if lost.
No refunds can be offered once tickets have been purchased.
- Does my child need a ticket?
- Children under 5 are free, but you need to register each child on arrival after which you will be issued with a ‘lost child’ wristband.
Persons aged between 6-15 require a Children’s’ ticket available online for £30.00
- What time does the music start?
- The music starts from midday each day and will continue through till 2am on Friday and Saturday, and midnight on Sunday.
- How can I find out when my favourite band are on?
- You can buy a program on arrival from our Box Office to plan your route around the Bloom Festival this summer. This will include a site map, list of music arenas, set times and other useful bits of info to help you enjoy Bloom to the fullest!
- What are my travel options to Seven Springs?
- Seven Springs is 4.6 miles from Cheltenham city center.
The nearest train station is :
Cheltenham Spa
Queens Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8NP
A cab will cost you roughly £10 from Cheltenham Spa to the festival site.
Please visit the forum where you will find car share and lift threads.
- Do I need to book a place for my caravan/campervan?
- Yes. You can purchase a campervan ticket online when you are purchasing your normal festival tickets. These are limited due to space and once all places have been allocated this section on our website will be closed .
- Can we pitch our tent next to a caravan/campervan?
- No. Due to Health & Safety regulations cars and people must be kept separate! The camping area in general is quite intimate so you won’t be far from each other wherever you decide to pitch up, and the main car park is right next the camping area so you won’t be far away from your vehicle.
- What is the campsite like?
- Good toilets, hot showers, water points, 24 Hour Café, shop and dedicated campsite crew and security will make your camping experience a happy and relaxing one.
- Do you provide any onsite accommodation?
- Yes! We provide cool full-kitted tents, tipis and beach huts for hire over the weekend. Check our ticket page for information on how to book these.
- Is there a cash machine?
- There will be ATM machines on site this year just in case you need to top up on spending money. There will be a charge involved for every transaction.
