Kia ora, Mālō e lelei, Talofa lava,

Thank you for purchasing your tickets to Oceania Fest.

We look forward to welcoming you for a day celebrating Māori, Pasifika and Indigenous culture, secondary school performance, rangatahi, whānau and community.

Please read the following important information before attending.

EVENT TIMES
Please check the time shown on your ticket for the official event start and entry time. We recommend arriving early to allow time for entry, ticket scanning and finding your preferred viewing area.

FOOD & DRINK

A range of food and drinks will be available for purchase on site throughout Oceania Fest.

Patrons may bring their own sealed drinking bottles; however:

• No open bottles are permitted on entry
• Bottles must be capped and sealed when entering the festival
• Free drinking water stations will be available throughout the event

PLEASE BRING
• Your digital or printed ticket ready for scanning
• A reusable water bottle - free water stations will be available throughout the festival
• Sun protection, including a hat and sunscreen
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Any personal medication you may require
• A picnic blanket or suitable seating where permitted within designated areas

Children and young people should remain appropriately supervised throughout the event.

FESTIVAL RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Oceania Fest is a family-friendly, culturally safe and smoke-free, vape-free, drug-free and alcohol-free event.

The following items and behaviours are not permitted:

• Alcohol or illegal drugs
• Smoking or vaping
• Weapons, knives or items that may be used as weapons
• Drug paraphernalia or prohibited paraphernalia
• Fireworks, flares or explosives
• Dangerous, hazardous or unlawful items
• Fighting, threatening, abusive or intimidating behaviour
• Behaviour that compromises the safety, cultural integrity or enjoyment of other patrons
• Entry into restricted, backstage, performer or staff-only areas without authorisation

Festival organisers and venue personnel reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any person who does not comply with event conditions or reasonable safety directions.

BAGS & PERSONAL ITEMS

Please bring only what you reasonably require for the day. Patrons may be asked to present bags or belongings for inspection where required for event and venue safety.

Please keep personal belongings with you at all times. Oceania Fest, Te Toka Ahuru and the venue cannot accept responsibility for lost, stolen or unattended personal items.

WATER & WELLBEING

Free water stations will be available at the festival. We strongly encourage patrons to stay hydrated throughout the day.

If you or someone in your group requires assistance, please approach an Oceania Fest staff member, volunteer, security team member or designated event official.

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Oceania Fest proudly provides a platform for secondary school students and rangatahi to showcase their culture.

We ask all patrons to respect our young performers, their schools, whānau, cultural leaders and fellow attendees.

Please follow all instructions relating to performer areas, photography, filming, backstage access and school group areas.

PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING

Photography and filming may occur throughout Oceania Fest for event, promotional and archival purposes.

Patrons must not enter restricted areas or interfere with performances to capture photographs or video. Please also respect any direction given regarding performers or young people who cannot be photographed or filmed.
Any Social Media Posts please tag @oceaniaest.qld and @tetokaahuru on Instagram

EMERGENCY & EVENT CONTACT

For event enquiries or important information before the festival, please contact:

tetokaahuru@gmail.com

During the festival, in the event of an emergency, please immediately notify event staff, security or first aid personnel. For a life-threatening emergency, call 000.

By entering Oceania Fest, patrons agree to follow all venue requirements, event conditions and reasonable directions provided by event organisers and authorised personnel.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, welcoming and positive festival experience for our rangatahi, schools, whānau and wider community.

We look forward to seeing you at Oceania Fest.

Ngā mihi nui,

Oceania Fest
Te Toka Ahuru
Griffith University

tetokaahuru@gmail.com

Contact the host of Oceania Fest