Target Audience:

We are a Family Festival primarily (everybody is welcome but we want a safe, secure event for people with young children)

Atmosphere:

The key words we associate with Nibley are Friendly, Safe, Clean, and most importantly Magical – we want to wow you as our customer!

Type of Music:

We tend to have original music rather than covers bands, the musical styles are incredibly varied but we know what our customers want – top quality bands that know how to get a festival crowd going. Let us entertain you!

Pricing:

We pride ourselves on fair pricing versus other music festivals. We want a family to be able to come along and have a great day without feeling they have been ripped off. We are a proper music festival (not a village fete), so we do have fairly high costs we have to cover, but as a not-for-profit organisation we want you to come back year after year so we will keep costs down where we can.

Environmental Policy:

We know every music festival has a carbon footprint (we are no different), and so we will continually strive to become greener where we can – reducing food miles, recycling our waste and encouraging people to car share for example.

Crowd Numbers:

The festival grew to 2,500 people in 2010 and will continue to grow gradually for a few more years.  We will keep a critical eye on numbers and make sure it never gets too big.

Types of Bands (how big/famous as opposed to musical styles):

We get bands that pass our stringent quality tests! Most people will probably have heard of our headline acts. If you are really into your music then you will have come across many of our acts at much bigger festivals, being played by the likes of Steve Lamacq on national radio or reviewed by the likes of NME, Kerrang. or Q. Some bands are hugely talented but yet unknown. Our acts come from all over the country and internationally – we are lucky in that we have already forged a reputation for good quality and we tend to be inundated by requests to play, but we are very picky!

What are we doing the festival for?

The festival is run exclusively by volunteers that work throughout the year because we love music. We are a not-for-profit organisation applying for charitable status. Any proceeds either pay for the day itself, help fund even more fun for next year or are handed out to deserving causes. We also allow community groups/charities to fundraise through the running of stalls etc. Where we are able to donate funds we will try and fund village needs first, then causes in the outlying area and if we have money left over we will support charities we are associated with elsewhere in the world. Our primary aim though is put on the best little show around!

If camping’s not your bag or you fancy putting some glamour into your festival camping experience this could well be for you.  Our friends, Bath and Bristol Tipi Hire have an assortment of beautiful Tipis on offer.

We have negotiated free delivery for you so these prices are cheaper than normal.  Unashamedly extravagant but so comfortable!

• 14 foot Tipi – Sleeps up to 2-4 people.  £290
• 18 foot Tipi – Sleeps up to 4-8 adults comfortably.  £350
• 23 foot Tipi – Sleeps up to 8-12 adults comfortably.  £540

Numbers are limited so book early.  For more information and bookings, please visit www.bathbristoltipihire.co.uk.

Thank you for your payment. Your transaction has been completed, and a receipt for your purchase has been emailed to you.

We don’t send tickets by post.  Please bring a copy of your PayPal receipt and collect your tickets at the gate.

If you are camping, please take a look at our camping guidelines before you arrive.

To ensure that everyone has a good time, please remember a couple of important things:

• Sorry, but no dogs, glass or alcohol can be brought into the festival.
• If you’re lucky enough to look under 21 and you want to buy alcoholic drinks, please bring proof of ID – you will be asked to show it.
• Full terms and conditions.

We are looking forward to seeing you in July.

These documents contain useful information for volunteers:

• NNMF Guidance for Volunteer Stewards 2011
• NNMF Emergency Plan 2011
• Camping guidelines 2011.doc
• Gate Guidelines 2011
• NNMF_General_Stall_guidelines_2011

The Festival has been going for 4 years and we’ve been growing steadily and learning as we go. We’ve made some effort already to look at our impact on the environment, but this year we have been giving this more attention.

We want to make environmental responsibility integral to our growing festival and we believe that as we grow it is our responsibility to demonstrate awareness of our impact on the environment and how we can seek to minimise it.

The main areas of impact are:

1. Travel to the festival
2. Energy use
3. Resource use

For us this is a journey – we’re only at the beginning but it’s a journey we’re committed to and we’re excited about the chance to make a difference. As a small start this year we’re doing the following:

1. Green group – we’ve set up a “Green Committee” whose remit is to ensure that we don’t lose sight of the environmental issues
2. Carbon offsetting – we’re investigating a local tree planting scheme
3. Recycling – all food and drink containers are recyclable/biodegradable; there will be recycle bins on site
4. Education – Gloucestershire County Council’s Recycle for Gloucestershire team will be on hand in the family area with some craft activities and information about composting
5. Promoting sustainability/sustainable lifestyles – for example information on the Transition movement, permaculture and microgeneration of energy will be available in the Green Space

What Can You Do?

1. Think about how you travel to the festival - can you fill up your car with friends, or car share? Nibley has teamed up with www.gocarshare.com – why don’t you register and use the service?
2. Use the recycling facilities provided – these will be clearly marked
3. Come and visit our lovely green chill out space and stalls for more information about what you can do when you go home.

Thanks to illustrator Ben Javens for the use of his Green Man logo for our Green Space.

• Camping tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available on the day of the festival.
• The camp site opens at 6pm on Friday 6th July, and must be clear by 1pm on Sunday 8th July.
• On arrival, please follow the signs to the campsite entrance you will be asked to show your tickets or PayPal receipt.
• Wristbands will be issued at the campsite entrance from 6-10pm on Friday and at the main festival entrance from 9am on Saturday. If you are arriving on Saturday, you can pick up your wristbands after pitching your tent.
• Part of the campsite will be designated as ‘Family Camping’ for those with children who prefer a quieter area.
• Campervans will be directed to the campervan area, which is adjacent to the campsite. Campervans are not permitted to park on the campsite.
• SIA registered security staff will patrol the campsite both during the festival and on both nights, but please don’t leave valuables unattended at any time.
• You will be asked to pitch your tent in the marked lanes.
• Once unloaded vehicles must be parked in the adjacent Campers’ Car Park.
• At peak periods campers may be asked to park in the Campers’ Car Park and walk their tents etc to the adjacent campsite.
• Campers must attach the Camping wristband to a prominent place on their tent or campervan.
• There will be barbecue food and a bar at the campsite on Friday night.
• Breakfast and newspapers will be available on Saturday and Sunday morning on the campsite.
• The North Nibley Village shop (a general store, newsagent and Post Office with a vast range of items for sale) is open on until 6pm on Friday and Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9am until 12 midday.

• From Car Park to camping spot:  In common with all other major festivals and in order to comply with our Health and Safety regulations, all vehicles and tents will be separated. At the discretion of the site steward you may be allowed to unload your vehicle at your designated or chosen pitch but the vehicle MUST be removed to the designated car parking area for the camping site after this.  Site Stewards and security will enforce this requirement.  N.B In the event of large numbers of vehicles arriving at the same time it may not be safe or practical to allow vehicle entry into the camping field. The campsite layout is designed specifically so that you should be able to park within a reasonable distance of your camping spot, but please bear in mind that the actual distance cannot be absolutely guaranteed.
• Pitches: Please be considerate when pitching your tent. The site will be marked to denote camping lanes and fire corridors. Please pitch your tent either side of the clearly marked camping lanes.  For fire safety reasons and to retain a degree of privacy please leave a 3 metre gap between yourselves and the adjoining tent.
• Toilets There will be portable toilets available on the camping site and on the festival site. Please report any problems to the festival HQ or any Steward.
• Showers: None provided.
• Water: There will be drinking water points on the campsite. We recommend that you bring supplies of bottled drinking water with you for convenience.
• Power: There are no power points available in the camping area. Generator powered lighting will be provided around the toilet block(s). Please bring a torch!
• Fires: Because of the risk of fires spreading and damage to grazing on this working farm, OPEN FIRES ARE BANNED everywhere on site. One small purpose made barbecue may be used as long as it is raised off the ground on a purpose-built stand and does not damage the grass. No accelerants (flammable liquids) may be used to light barbecues.  A bucket of water or fire extinguisher must be close at hand and no barbecue may be left unattended until extinguished. Gas cylinders for gas cookers must be stored safely.
• Animals: No animals except guide dogs are permitted on the camping or festival site.
• Noise: No sound systems, amplified music, stereos or drums are allowed on site. Those who disregard this regulation will have their equipment confiscated or be asked to leave the site. A family/quiet area will be designated within the camping field. Please keep noise to a minimum in all areas and respect the festival’s neighbours and fellow campers.
• Waste disposal: Please use the bins provided. The site is a working farm and litter/waste poses a hazard to livestock and wildlife.
• Security:  A site Steward and/or SIA licensed security contractor will be based at the camping site at all times. Please do not leave valuables in your tent or vehicle. Your property is left in the camping area at your own risk. The festival also has a community police officer presence. If you are in possession of illegal substances you may be arrested.
• Glass/Alcohol: No glass bottles are allowed on any part of the festival site, including the camping area. You may bring a personal supply of alcohol with you into the camping area (cans or decanted into plastic bottles, please), but you will not be able to bring it into the festival site. However, please note that the festival management has the right to refuse entry to the festival site on the grounds of unruly behaviour or apparent severe intoxication.
• Children: Do not leave children unattended in the camping area.
• Campervans: There is a separate area for campervans and caravans adjacent to the main campsite.
• We reserve the right to ask those who do not comply with these requirements to leave the festival or camping site.

All our volunteer slots are now full. If you want to go on the reserve list you can still fill in the form.

We offer a free ticket to any responsible adult (18+) willing to do a two hour shift to help the day run smoothly. Volunteering is great fun.  The two hour slot goes incredibly quickly because you are part of the team and you can still take in the festival atmosphere.

To apply to volunteer please use the form below. Application does not guarantee acceptance. Successful applicants will be notified via email and contacted again approximately a week before the festival and may be asked to attend a briefing. If you have further questions please email volunteers@nibleyfestival.co.uk.