Where was boardmasters?
Boardmasters is a spectacular 5-day event that takes place across 2 locations in Newquay – Fistral Beach, the surfing mecca of the UK where Boardmasters’ famous International Surf Competitions take place, and arguably the most stunning location in the country to watch live music – Watergate Bay.
How many people at board asters?
50,000 people
Up to 50,000 people are expected to attend the UK’s fifth biggest music festival in Newquay.
Who owns boardmasters festival?
Vision Nine Group
The event is owned and managed by Vision Nine Group.
When was The first boardmasters?
The festival was founded in 1981 as a surfing competition, and in 2005 it was expanded to include music acts, taking place at Watergate Bay. The current capacity is 53,000. The majority of the music performances take place to the north of Newquay near Watergate Bay.
Is Boardmasters good?
Boardmasters is one of the best-known music festivals in Cornwall. It combines live music performances, a bit of comedy and DJ sets with a world class surf festival at Watergate Bay, BMX and skate competitions. In 2021, 50,000 people went to Boardmasters, and in 2022 the site has a capacity of 53,000 festival-goers.
Is Boardmasters on Fistral Beach?
Steeped in heritage, Fistral Beach is the world famous home of British surfing and we’re proud to say it’s where we began back in ’81. During Boardmasters, Fistral Beach transforms into a vibrant surf festival complete with pro surf competitions art installations, workshops, gigs and a bustling surf village.
Do they have sniffer dogs at boardmasters?
Police patrol Boardmasters as well as sniffer dogs. PROTECT – We acknowledge that despite the measures put in place with our security team and local police, drugs may get into the festival and could cause harm to our audience.
Is boardmasters worth?
Brilliant variety of music , food and experiences ! The camping is great fun and the staff is helpful and make you feel safe at night. Would recommend for first festival or for someone just wanting to enjoy music and drinks / food !
How much alcohol can you take to Boardmasters?
You are only permitted to bring either 24 cans of beer/lager and/or cider and/or alcopops per person OR 2 bottles of wine (which must be decanted from glass bottles) per person into the campsites. Such items may only be brought into the Venue on first entry.
Can I take my dog to Boardmasters?
Assistance Dogs: We welcome any assistance dogs at Boardmasters, please email [email protected].
Is boardmasters on Fistral Beach?
Boardmasters Festival returns to Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach from Wednesday 10 August to Sunday 14 August 2022. As always, all music and camping activities will be held at the Watergate Bay site, and all surfing, shopping and beach activities will be held at our Fistral Beach site.
Can you go on Fistral Beach during boardmasters?
Can you take water into boardmasters?
10. No food or drink can be taken from the campsite into the Arena. Empty plastic and/or reuseable water bottles of 500ml or less may be taken from the campsite into the Arena.
What is a litter bond?
Picture: Jamie Honeywood – Credit: Archant. A new ‘litter bond’ is to be introduced by organisers of a popular festival after a backlash from local residents over piles of litter and abandoned tents. Crowds enjoying the Saturday of Sundown Festival 2019 at the Royal Norfolk Showground.
Can you walk to the beach from Boardmasters?
Just a short stroll from Boardmasters, you’ll find yourself at Porth beach in Newquay. Walk the bridge to Porth Island, refuel with some Cornish food in The Mermaid pub or pick up an ice cream from what the locals like to call the ‘hole in the wall’.
Can dogs smell drugs inside you?
They can be used to find human remains, firearms, explosives, and even invasive species. Dogs are also good at sniffing out illicit drugs. Most sniffer dogs can be trained to pick up the smell of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, opiates, ecstasy and LSD.
Can sniffer dogs smell pills?
Whilst most sniffer dogs are trained to detect hard drugs, like cocaine, heroin and ecstasy, they also have the ability to detect lower-class drugs and pills.
Can you get boiling water at boardmasters?
Free boiling water, plus tea and coffee supplies. Free phone charging facilities to keep you connected. Access to crew loos & hot showers.
What happens if you get caught sneaking alcohol into Boardmasters?
You will be ejected from the festival and arrested. Police patrol Boardmasters as well as sniffer dogs. PROTECT – We acknowledge that despite the measures put in place with our security team and local police, drugs may get into the festival and could cause harm to our audience.
Do they search you at Boardmasters?
Once past the amnesty points we will have teams of sniffer dogs and searches in place. WARNING – You will be refused entry to Boardmasters if caught with drugs.
How strict are Boardmasters on drugs?
Unsurprisingly, organisers operate a zero tolerance policy – all drugs are banned, including any new psychoactive substance once classed as a legal high. The policy on the Boardmasters website reads: “As with anywhere else in the UK, it is illegal to buy, sell or take drugs at Boardmasters.
Are there sniffer dogs at Boardmasters?
Do they have sniffer dogs at Boardmasters?
Can you shower at boardmasters?
Showers: Free in VIP, Boutique camping and Greenfield pre-pitched campsite and at a small charge in general camping. Campsite village: Head to our campsite village to grab some food, shop and charge your phone.