Jobs at Music Festivals
The work normally involve stewarding in the campsite, wristbanding, assisting festival goers, bar work, campsite information personnel, decanting roles, and other general duties.
From 2012 you are required to work 16 hours or 2 x 8 hour shifts (plus any training) for your event ticket package – unless otherwise stated. You are expected to perform your duties to a good standard. Hours shifts are dependent on the needs of Festaff/promoter – more details are given on the individual information for each event/role – please read carefully.
All individual events have the numbers of shifts required for ticket, wages available etc in their individual sections on Staff for Festivals page.
Shift patterns are arranged to allow you to enjoy as much of the festival as possible, where possible, but also reflect the needs of the event.
How do I apply to work at an event?
Apply via the on-line application on this website
How many festivals can I apply for?
You may only apply for as many as you wish but please note that if you withdraw from any festival it may harm your other applications – so be sure before you apply.
Can I work with friends?
We try as far as possible to put friends on the same jobs/shifts – but we cannot please all of you all of the time on this front.
If you wish to work with friends please take your time in the application process and use the Group Applications section.
Working at a festival is also a great way to make new friends as many previous employees will tell you.
How can I support my application?
You may further your application by emailing support info to Festaff. CVs will only be accepted if preceded by a letter of no more than 200 words telling us why you should be employed.
We offer a wide range of roles on site, these include........
Gate Steward/Wristbander. Assisting with the processing of customers. Placing wristbands safely on wrists of people entering the site in exchange for their ticket. Keeping your bands and ticket stubs secure. Tallying your stubs and bands at the wristband exchange.
Steward. Directing campers to less congested areas of the site. Keeping Fire/Access lanes clear. Checking on amenities. Giving out advice directions. Checking the general mood of the customers. Interacting with customers. Helping to create a happy vibrant atmosphere. reporting back any concerns/observations to supervisors and event management.
Ticket Ripper/Scanner. These two roles involve the checking ticket validity on the entry gates.
Tallier. Assisting the gate management team to keep stock of all bands/stubbs.
Leaf letter. Handing out leaflets, maps, giveaways to customers.
Campervan/Disabled Steward. You will be required to make sure these areas are camped so as to allow the maximum use of the land available and report back any concerns to the Festaff management.
(All the roles above will be under the banner of Steward at any event. These roles will be assigned as and when needed once on site)
Information Point Steward. This role involves helping the patrons in your area and supplying them with information on all aspects of the event. You are also responsible for feeding back up to date info to the event management team and gauging the mood of the customers in your area.
Recycling Operative. You will be involved in the day to day recycling of waste materials on site. This may involve supporting on site contractors collecting refuse. Alternatively you may be handing out bin liners and advising patrons of our onsite recycling facilities and encouraging them to use this.
Litter Picker. You would be part of a large team picking litter from the ground over the weekend and after the show to keep the site clean and operations.
Bar Staff. You would be involved of the serving of drinks and collection of cash in one of the onsite bars. You would also be required to keep the bar clean and work in tandem with the bar management team.
Sherpa. Working in conjunction with one of the trolley companies on site and assisting them in their duties. You may also be required to assist members of the public with their luggage.
Barrow Buddies. You would be assisting the newly formed Barrow Buddies to assist with their onsite work. You could be manning their stall, renting barrows out, alerting customers as to the service as they leave their cars or assisting with some other element of their work. (Barrow Buddies is another part of Festaff and staff employed under this banner are still subject the same rules and regulations as other Festaff members)
(All roles will be described in more detail on the job description for each event with wage details etc - please read these notes carefully)
Supervisors. We are always looking to promote people within our ranks. What we look for in a supervisor is......maturity, honesty, enthusiasm and reliability. Ability to deal with staff and customers in a fair and calm manner. good communication skills....talk to existing supervisors on site or contact Sandy Reid.
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