Tickets on sale HERE, on site camping, bus and parking tickets also available

L.A.B w/ special guests Ocean Alley, Katchafire, Summer Thieves, AACACIA, Tipene & DJ Jayrasik, presented by Jim Beam. 

EVENT TIMINGS

*Please note times are approximate only and are subject to change.

4.00pm - Gates Open / DJ Jayrasik & Tipene
4.20pm - AACACIA
5.15pm - Katchafire
6.25pm - Summer Thieves
7.30pm - Ocean Alley
9.00pm - L.A.B
10.50pm approx - Show Finish

ENTRY/WALKING -

Please enter via the main gate on Kenilworth Road. This is GATE 2. There will be only one gate for entry for this show. Please come early to avoid queues. 

PARKING -

Entry for all parking is via Elwood Road only. Elwood Road is closed to traffic, with entry only permitted for patrons with parking passes. 

CAMPING TICKETS -

If you have purchased camping tickets you can check in from 4pm Friday Jan 20. For full camping info, head to https://www.loop.co.nz/news/lab-hastings-camping-info/

GETTING DROPPED OFF -

Taxi & Uber pick up / drop off & all public pick up / drop off will be on Warwick Rd ONLY, with access from Caroline Rd.  

ROAD CLOSURES / TRAFFIC INFORMATION

The below roads are closed to vehicles for the duration of the event - 

Kenilworth Road
Harlech Street
Conway Street
Caroline Place
Woodstock Avenue
Caroline Road from Warwick Road to Kenilworth Road

Elwood Road is closed to traffic, with entry only permitted for patrons with parking passes. 
Taxis pick up / drop off will be on Elwood Road ONLY.
Public pick up / drop off  will be via Caroline Road ONLY with access from Frederick Street East. 

RETURN BUS TICKETS

If you have pre-purchased a return bus tickets, these buses will run from the below locations - 

Napier Bus - 

Westshore Beach Inn, 85 Meeanee Quay
Bluewater Hotel, 10 West Quay
Napier i-SITE, 100 Marine Parade

Taradale Bus - 

Taradale Park

Hastings Bus - 

Cenotaph Civic Square, entry via Eastbourne St 
BP Stortford Lodge, Maraekakaho Road & Heretaunga Street

Havelock North Bus - 

i-site bus stop opposite Porters Hotel, Te Aute Road

Flaxmere Bus - 

Opposite Police Station, Swansea Rd

Buses will run from 3.00pm (1 hour prior to gates opening) and will be continuously running to the event until 7pm. Buses will depart each stop every 45 minutes approximately. 

Getting Home on the Bus -

Buses will return to the same stops after the event and will begin departing from 9pm. Buses will Pick Up & Drop Off inside Tōmoana Showgrounds. Bus departure points will be clearly signposted at the event. 

If you are yet to purchase return bus tickets and would like to add these, you can do so by logging into your account and heading to this page - 

https://loop.flicket.co.nz/events/c9aa2065-321d-42ff-a225-ee2dbf6f1c1c/reservation

PARKING

Parking is available on site. If you are yet to purchase a parking pass and would like to add one, you can do so by logging into your account and heading to this page - 

https://loop.flicket.co.nz/events/c9aa2065-321d-42ff-a225-ee2dbf6f1c1c/reservation

Entry for all parking is via Elwood Road only. 
Mobility parking will be available for any patrons with a valid mobility permit via Elwood Road.

WEATHER

The concert will proceed rain or shine unless the promoter decides it’s unsafe to perform. No shade or rain umbrellas are permitted in the venue so bring a raincoat if rain is predicted.
In the unlikely event of postponement, the event will run on the rain date of Sunday January 22. This will be clearly communicated to all ticket holders via email and social media.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Patrons deemed too intoxicated by security will be turned away at entry to ensure a comfortable and friendly show for all event goers, please do not preload before the event. No refunds will be given for patrons that are refused entry due to intoxication.

The health and safety of all attendees is our number one priority. If you are feeling unwell, we ask that you stay home. Please be respectful of all other patrons, including those who may wish to take extra health precautions.

Please be aware that Venue management and its representatives reserve the right to request patrons to present any clothing, bags, and other carried items for searching, including being subject to a pat down and/or a scanner search before entering.

To assist with the security process we recommend you avoid bringing bags where possible. Small bags (30cm x 30cm or under) are permitted only - Large bags and Backpacks will be denied at entry.

If you refuse to present any of the requested items for searching, you will be denied entry.

Metal or Glass water bottles will not be allowed into the event - please leave these at home. Only empty plastic bottles will be allowed in at entry. There will be a number of free water stations where you will be able to fill up your bottle. 

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Items such as any alcohol and drugs, gang patches, gang colours, weapons or any illegal substances are not permitted. Below is a list of all prohibited items. If in doubt, leave it at home. Any confiscated items will not be returned, replaced, or reimbursed. 

NO PICNIC BLANKETS OR CHAIRS FOLDABLE OR OTHERWISE

PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES ONLY - NO METAL OR GLASS

Bags larger than (A3) 400mm x 300mm (16”x12”); Video cameras and recording device (this does not include mobile phones); Photographic devices with a lens larger than a standard watch face (not exceeding 4cm in diameter) and/or a removable lens; Gang patches, colours or any gang paraphanalia; Prams and strollers; Selfie sticks, Go Pros, Drones; Banners with poles; Signs no larger than (A3) 400mm x 300mm (16”x12”) with sticks and poles detached before entering the venue; iPads or Tablets; Cans or glass of any kind; Strictly NO alcohol or illicit drugs; Branded or commercial food and drinks, including takeaways; Metal water bottles, utensils and containers, cutlery, etc.; Chilly bins / Coolers; Dangerous goods; Fireworks, flares, lasers or flashlights; Weapons of any sort, Knives, Tasers, Mace, Chains, Spurs or Studded Jewellery; Offensive weapons including, but not limited to, any object that may be used as a projectile such as aerosol cans, glow sticks, balls, containers, etc.; Musical instruments, Air horns, megaphones etc; Umbrellas or other sun/rain shelters; Outdoor Furniture including chairs or stools; Skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles or scooters; Animals (excluding service dogs such as guide dogs and police or emergency service dogs); Unauthorised signage or promotional products; Any other items deemed by security or the promoter to be illegal, dangerous or a nuisance to yourself or others.

MERCHANDISE

A range of official merchandise will be available for purchase until after the show (subject to stock availability).

FOOD & BEVERAGE

A range of catering outlets will be available along with bar service. You may bring a small amount of home prepared food such as sandwiches, baking or fruit however commercially prepared food products, including takeaway meals or soft drinks are not permitted.  

If you are under 25 and intending on purchasing alcohol, please ensure you bring ID - Accepted forms of ID are HAANZ 18+ card, NZ Drivers License or Passport. 

Lids from all beverages (including water and soft drinks) will be removed on purchase to reduce the safety risk of full bottles being thrown. 

Stations with free water and cups will be available throughout the venue. You may bring a sealed bottle of water (up to 750ml capacity) or an empty water bottle (up to 750ml) to fill at the water stations. Please note that lids will be discarded on entry so please leave the lid at home if bringing a reusable bottle. No glass bottles permitted.

Presented by Jim Beam, thanks to Loop, LayBuy, Corona, Scapegrace & Hastings District Council.

*rain date of Sunday January 22*