Sydney Soundwave age restriction changes
Today has seen the announcement of some very important changes to the ticketing of Sydney Soundwave 2013.
From Soundwave/Oztix via email:
Due to changes in venue licensing arrangements at Sydney Showground (effective immediately) Soundwave 2013 Sydney can no longer accommodate patrons who are under the age of 15. This supersedes the previous policy which permitted patrons under the age of 15 to attend the event with a responsible adult. If you are a ticket holder aged 14 or under you are able to obtain a refund.
To do this, please follow these instructions:
IMPORTANT:
Soundwave apologises for any disappointment or inconvenience to their younger patrons and if you have any trouble obtaining a refund for your ticket please email [email protected] where your enquiry will be addressed.
ID REQUIRED FOR ALL PATRONS - ARE YOU OVER 15?
The following ID requirements will apply to the Soundwave Sydney 2013 event:
18+ Born no later than 24th February 1995
MUST produce a current photo ID (student card, passport, drivers licence)
16 – 17 Born 25th February 1995 - 24th February 1997
MUST produce current photo ID (student card, passport, drivers licence)
If no photo ID can be produced, you will be process as being 15.
15 Born 25th February 1997 – 24th February 1998
MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult and hold a current photo ID (student card, passport, drivers licence)
If no photo ID, the responsible adult MUST be able to verify you are 15+.
All Guardians MUST have current photo ID and a mobile contact number. Photo ID and mobile numbers of all Guardians will be entered into the Olympic Park Venue Management System.
- 15 Born after 24th February 1998
Not permitted to attend the event.
All patrons MUST have an official Soundwave Wristband displayed on their wrist at all times whilst inside the festival. Any patron not wearing an official wristband will be evicted from the festival.
Also supplied today was important transport information:
VALID TICKET HOLDERS – PLEASE NOTE:
TRAINS
Additional train services have been activated for Sydney Showground. For public transport service information and to plan your trip, visit www.131500.info and click on “Plan Your Trip” or call 131 500.
City Rail is currently proposing the following Trackwork on the 24th of February 2013:
PARKING
All parking for Soundwave Sydney 2013 MUST be pre-booked.
You will be unable to access any parking stations within Sydney Olympic Park if you have not pre-booked your space. To pre-book your parking spot now please visit:
www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/maps/parking-at-sydney-olympic-park/event_parking
Parking is charged at a flat rate of $20 per spot inclusive of GST.
Please make sure you familiarize yourself with the current road closure maps to ensure you have no delays finding your allocated parking spot.
CHARTER BUSES AND COACH PARKING
Charter Bus & Coach Parking MUST be pre-booked for Soundwave Festival!
To ensure your bus or coach has a parking space within Sydney Olympic Park for Soundwave Festival, pre-book by visiting www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/maps/parking-at-sydney-olympic-park/charter_and_bus_parking
Please note the following:
From Soundwave/Oztix via email:
Due to changes in venue licensing arrangements at Sydney Showground (effective immediately) Soundwave 2013 Sydney can no longer accommodate patrons who are under the age of 15. This supersedes the previous policy which permitted patrons under the age of 15 to attend the event with a responsible adult. If you are a ticket holder aged 14 or under you are able to obtain a refund.
To do this, please follow these instructions:
- Reply to the Soundwave/Oztix email sent to all Sydney ticket holders (DO NOT change the subject line)
- Tell them how many tickets on 2504329-394 need to be refunded
- You will need to notify them prior to COB Friday 22nd February 2013 to obtain your refund
IMPORTANT:
- Your refund will be processed within 3 business days of your request, please allow an additional 5 business days for the funds to clear back onto your credit card.
- Once your refund is processed you will receive a refund receipt via email to this email address.
- Funds will be returned to the same credit card that was used to make the original purchase.
Soundwave apologises for any disappointment or inconvenience to their younger patrons and if you have any trouble obtaining a refund for your ticket please email [email protected] where your enquiry will be addressed.
ID REQUIRED FOR ALL PATRONS - ARE YOU OVER 15?
The following ID requirements will apply to the Soundwave Sydney 2013 event:
18+ Born no later than 24th February 1995
MUST produce a current photo ID (student card, passport, drivers licence)
16 – 17 Born 25th February 1995 - 24th February 1997
MUST produce current photo ID (student card, passport, drivers licence)
If no photo ID can be produced, you will be process as being 15.
15 Born 25th February 1997 – 24th February 1998
MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult and hold a current photo ID (student card, passport, drivers licence)
If no photo ID, the responsible adult MUST be able to verify you are 15+.
All Guardians MUST have current photo ID and a mobile contact number. Photo ID and mobile numbers of all Guardians will be entered into the Olympic Park Venue Management System.
- 15 Born after 24th February 1998
Not permitted to attend the event.
All patrons MUST have an official Soundwave Wristband displayed on their wrist at all times whilst inside the festival. Any patron not wearing an official wristband will be evicted from the festival.
Also supplied today was important transport information:
VALID TICKET HOLDERS – PLEASE NOTE:
TRAINS
Additional train services have been activated for Sydney Showground. For public transport service information and to plan your trip, visit www.131500.info and click on “Plan Your Trip” or call 131 500.
City Rail is currently proposing the following Trackwork on the 24th of February 2013:
- Western Line – Buses to replace trains between Penrith and Blacktown.
- Blue Mountains Line – Buses to replace trains between Lithgow and Blacktown.
- Bathurst services will be replaced by bus between Bathurst and Lithgow and between Bathurst and central.
PARKING
All parking for Soundwave Sydney 2013 MUST be pre-booked.
You will be unable to access any parking stations within Sydney Olympic Park if you have not pre-booked your space. To pre-book your parking spot now please visit:
www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/maps/parking-at-sydney-olympic-park/event_parking
Parking is charged at a flat rate of $20 per spot inclusive of GST.
Please make sure you familiarize yourself with the current road closure maps to ensure you have no delays finding your allocated parking spot.
CHARTER BUSES AND COACH PARKING
Charter Bus & Coach Parking MUST be pre-booked for Soundwave Festival!
To ensure your bus or coach has a parking space within Sydney Olympic Park for Soundwave Festival, pre-book by visiting www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/maps/parking-at-sydney-olympic-park/charter_and_bus_parking
Please note the following:
- Cost is $55 per spot inclusive of GST
- All vehicles need to access the Park from Uhrig Road (via Carter Street)
- Follow directions on the Bus and Coach Approach Route Map
- Parking is located adjacent to the ANZ Stadium and Allphones Arena
- Authorisation will be emailed to the applicant
- The driver will need to present authorisation when accessing the parking bay