TAXIS:
Taxis are readily available at the airport; The taxi ranks are located just outside the arrivals terminal. Please ensure you take a licensed taxi.
TRAIN FROM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT TO AMSTERDAM CENTRE
Trains are the quickest and cheapest way to get to the city centre of Amsterdam. Every day numerous trains depart from the airport and take between 15 and 20 minutes to get to Amsterdam Centraal Station. A one-way ticket is 5€.
PUBLIC BUSES:
The Amsterdam Airport Express Bus 397 offers a cheap and direct connection from Schiphol Airport to the city centre of Amsterdam. A one-way ticket costs €6.50. A return ticket costs €11.75.
RIDE SHARING APP/SERVICES:
There are several ride-sharing and transportation apps available in Amsterdam such as Uber and Blablacar. You can use these apps to book rides from the airport to your destination.
PRIVATE TRANSFERS:
You can book a private transfer service in advance. Various companies offer this service, and a driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to your destination.
TRAVELLING BY CAR:
There is no car parking available at our venues. We strongly suggest using local transport options. Remember not to drive under the influence, and look out for each other.
TO/FROM HEMKADE48
Hemkade 48 is easily accessible.
TAXIS
Taxis and Uber are both great options.
If you do use taxis and ride sharing apps, please stick to licensed taxis and ride-sharing apps for your travels.
Your safety and security are our top priorities.
SHUTTLES
We are looking at providing shuttle to and from the venue. More information will be provided on this soon!
Here's a direct link to the venue for you to have a look through - https://hemkade48.nl/
Your e-ticket and a physical valid government issued ID such as a driving licence or ID card is required on entry to all events.
Photos and photocopies are not accepted.
You will be searched at the entrance to all events (prohibited items listed on the next page) Please allow plenty of time to get into the event, for event entry procedures, wristband / ticket checks, and searches.
You may be asked to show your ID at any time within the events. You must be 18 or over and will be denied entry or ejected from the festival if not. In this instance, no refund is owed.
LAST ENTRY:
Last entry time varies per venue, please see the itinerary details above. You will be denied entry after these times, in these instances no refund is owed.
BOAT PARTY:
Please arrive 45 minutes before departure to ensure smooth boarding.
Late arrivals (within 15 minutes of departure) may be declined entry. Once aboard, you cannot disembark until we return to the dock, except in the case of an emergency.
The following page details the prohibited items at all events. If found with these items you may be denied entry and have your wristband removed. Where the item is illegal, you may be handed to authorities.
Please note the security team reserves the right to remove persons from any event.
PROHIBITED ITEMS :
The following page details the prohibted items at all events. If found with these items you may be denied entry and have your wristband removed. Where the item is illegal, you may be handed to authorities.
*Items are subject to change at the discretion of security
If any of the above items are found on entry or within the events, the following may take place:
DRUGS WARNING
The possession of drugs is illegal in Amsterdam and strictly prohibited at the Weekender.
There is no safe way to take drugs and we operate a 'Prevent, Pursue, Protect' policy - that means we work to Prevent drugs getting into our venues; Pursue anyone suspected of supply; Protect our event attendees.
HARM REDUCTION
The organisation, The Loop, publishes alerts about substances they have found in circulation and regularly find that the contents, strength or effects may be substantially different to what was expected. The way it looks is no indication of what it contains. Their advice to those who, despite the measures we take, still choose to take drugs includes “Start Slow Stay Low…reducing dose reduces risk.” Amnesty bins are available before entry to securely dispose of any prohibited items and avoid the risks entirely.
RESPECT & CONSENT
Please remember to treat each other with nothing but love and respect. We have a zero tolerance policy to transphobia, racism, misogyny and ableism. Verbal or physical. Anyone who does not comply will be asked to leave, and may be handed to the authorities.
Don’t be a bystander in these situations and please speak to a welfare or security staff member if you see anything that concerns you.
CARE FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Please respect the local community and environment, put your litter in the bin, try to recycle where possible and keep noise off-site to a minimum.
Amsterdam is a safe and friendly place, but please take care of yourself & your friends as you would back home. Be travel aware and stick with your mates!
WHILE YOU ARE AT THE EVENTS
Always keep your valuables in a safe place, if you have to carry your passport or other valuables with you, keep them in a safe place (for example, in a zipped inside pocket).
Keep some spare cash separate from the rest of your money and credit cards.
Stay with your friends, look out for each other and avoid walking back to your accommodation on your own.
Laws can be different in other countries. Please check your country’s embassy website for further information. UK & Irish passport holders please see - Foreign Travel Advice or Ireland Overseas Travel Advice.
Stay hydrated.
Keep warm using layers.
IN AN EMERGENCY:
Alert any member of staff if you or a friend are feeling unwell. There will be medically trained staff, and welfare located at the venues.
If a serious or life-threatening crime is being committed, please contact a member of staff or police officer immediately.
If, in the unlikely event you cannot find someone, please call 112 (the local Emergency Number).
STAY WITH YOUR MATES, LOOK AFTER EACH OTHER.
Keep an Eye on Your Drink: Never leave your drink unattended, even for a moment. If you need to step away, ask a friend to watch it for you.
Stick Together: Enjoy the festival with friends and look out for each other. If someone seems overly intoxicated or unwell, help them to a safe place and seek assistance from festival staff.
Trust Your Instincts: If something doesn't seem right with your drink or if you start feeling strange after consuming it, don't hesitate to seek help immediately.
Report Any Concerns: If you suspect drink spiking or witness suspicious behaviour, don't hesitate to report it to festival staff or security.
ILLEGAL AND ILLICIT DRUGS
We continue to remind guests that there is no safe way to take drugs, which are prohibited at the event. As a reminder, anyone caught with prohibited items will not be allowed entrance to the event, and their ticket will be voided. Anyone feeling unwell should contact a member of staff immediately.
Harm-reduction organisation The Loop publishes alerts about substances they have found in circulation and regularly find that the contents, strength or effects may be substantially different to what was expected. The way it looks is no indication of what it contains. Their advice to those who, despite the measures we take, still choose to take drugs includes “Start Slow Stay Low, reducing dose reduces risk.”
We remind you the possession of drugs is illegal in Amsterdam and strictly prohibited at the Weekender.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND LOST PROPERTY
We recommend you don’t bring anything too valuable with you, and keep personal belongings locked away at all times just to be safe. Some of the hotels will have safes in the rooms to store valuables.If you lose anything on-site please visit the venue staff, or get in touch directly with our customer relations team.
CONSENT TO BE FILMED
By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.
ACCESSIBILITY
We are committed to making the event as inclusive as possible. If you have any requirements you would like to discuss, please get in touch.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG POLICY
We are aware that some attendees have a requirement to bring prescribed medicines onto site. To ensure that illicit or potentially dangerous substances are not brought onto site concealed as prescription medication, the following measures must be adhered to.
We reserve the right to refuse access to anyone carrying substances which cannot be confirmed as being prescribed medication. In such instances, door staff may require that medicines be surrendered at the door or returned to your accommodation. We will not store such medicines for you to collect later.
