Bewildered Principles
Our aim is simple – to put on the best party possible with the ambition of having everything you see created by someone you might meet at the festival. We want to create opportunity for people to showcase their creativity and passions. As it stands Bewildered continues to be invite only/by referral event. This is so that we can ensure that we continue to build the experience we want with people who will know will appreciate it. To help do this we’ve outlined some principles and values that we want to encourage across this year’s event.
Access and Animals
There are animal on the farm. As much as possible they will be away from the party, but we ask that you avoid them where possible. Please don’t go wandering through any fields with animals in them.
Dogs are not permitted under any circumstances as it is a working farm and the land owners have dogs.
For this purpose fireworks are strictly prohibited.
Consent
Don’t be a creep. It’s your responsibility to make sure that your actions don’t impact or make other people feel uncomfortable. Respect other people’s boundaries and remember that no means no. Please look after each other, and if there’s anything that bothers you, please talk to one of our festival organisers and we will address anything immediately. We reserve the right to eject anyone who crosses the line.
Tickets
This can’t happen without your financial support. While we don’t have an economy of scale we still have to crowd-fund everything from those who attend. Please don’t take the piss and try to circumnavigate the ticketing process. We will have a list of names and wristbands and we will be checking on the gate.
Respect each other
Be nice and help your fellow attendees! Be sympathetic to the fact that people will be likely be different states of mind across the weekend. Be kind, non-judgemental and compassionate. If you see anyone who looks like they might need a hand with anything and you can’t help yourself, please talk to one of our organisers and we will make sure they’re looked after. We will have a welfare space for people who need it.
Leave no trace
We’re very lucky to have this patch of land to create our event on and ask that you help us maintain it as best as possible. Litter hasn’t been a problem and we want to keep it that way. There will be ample general rubbish and recycling bins on site for you to use. Please take some time to clear up your camp/van area before you leave. We know you’re gonna be hanging yer arses but it makes a huge difference if there isn’t a hundred little piles of rubbish left everywhere on Monday. Cigarette butts – please bin or you’ll get your eyebrows shaved.
Health and safety
Please try to keep yourselves safe. We will have first aid kits on site and a list of first aiders on site. Kits can be found in the production marquee and at the bar.
Know your limits! It’s very easy to get carried away when you’re in such a fun environment, but make sure you:
Drink/consume responsibly
Eat enough food and drink plenty of water
Sleep when you need to (bitter experience tells us once a day is optimal)
Let an organiser know if you think you might need any medical attention