The Drop Festival is a national touring festival that follows the waves, celebrating the quintessential Australian road trip & following the Australian leg of the World Surf League Championship Tour & other associated major surfing events around our island nation.
With this ethos, The Drop is a music festival dedicated to community, culture, local food and beverages and above all, a shared love of the ocean.
Here are some simple details to help you come & enjoy the event. More detailed info can be found throughout our website.
Your ticket.
Valid, photo ID.
Your phone.
Your Eftpos or credit card – The Drop Festival is cashless!
Sun protection.
Small bags / backpacks - no bigger than an A4 piece of paper.
Empty plastic drink bottle.
Good vibes!
Prepare to be searched upon entry (including bags).
All bags/backpacks larger than A4 (Approx 30cm x 20cm) will need to be cloaked.
Your wristband is your ticket! You are required to wear your wristband for the entire duration of the festival. Anyone found without a wristband will be evicted from the event.
Please respect the natural environment & do not harm local flora or fauna.
Please use waste facilities onsite & keep The Drop litter free!
Stage diving, Crowd Surfing & moshing are prohibited. Those attempting such activities risk being evicted from the event.
Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. Anyone who acts in a threatening or inappropriate manner towards other patrons or event staff will be removed from the event.
Please refer to the list of Prohibited Items when preparing for the day.
Prescription medications labeled with your name & prescription details will be permitted. See the Medical team on arrival if these need to be stored during the Festival.
There Are NO PASSOUTS.
Bottles and food for babies
Pram or stroller
Picnic rug
Larger nappy bag for baby gear
Note: prams / bags will be searched upon entry
Our comprehensive health service includes on-site paramedics and a chill out area. If you require first aid or assistance please either make your way to a First Aid station, speak to the nearest security guard who can make radio contact with the medical team.
Always present to First Aid if you have any worrying symptoms or are experiencing health difficulties. If you or anyone near you is experiencing any of these symptoms, please get to First Aid ASAP for professional, medical assistance.
Feeling overly hot, freezing cold or just plain sick
Collapsing or fainting
Severe stomach cramps or diarrhea
Severe headaches
Becoming irrational or confused
Trouble breathing and / or wheezing
Losing consciousness
Having a fit or convulsing
The responsible service of alcohol is integral to providing an enjoyable, safe event for all patrons and staff. Liquor will not be supplied to disorderly or intoxicated patrons or to anyone who is under 18 years of age or who does not have the requisite ID.
The festival is a licensed area and you will need to show ID to purchase alcohol. Only the following forms of ID are acceptable:
Valid Australian Drivers Licence (i.e. not expired)
Government Issued Proof of Age Card
Passport (Original)
Please note that the following measures are necessary as part of the compliance required by the festival under liquor licensing laws:
No alcohol can be brought into the festival area
All patrons are subject to bag searches upon entering the festival
Please see the full list of Prohibited Items
Any prohibited items found during searches will be confiscated and not returned
The event organiser reserves the right to refuse admission to any person who shows signs of being affected by alcohol or drugs.
Alcohol cannot be brought onto or consumed on buses travelling to and from the festival.
Any minors found in possession of alcohol will be removed from the festival and will be subject to police action, as will those who procured the alcohol for them.
As per The Drop Festival’s Youth Policy, those aged 15 or under must be accompanied at all times by a parent or responsible adult, whilst in the event. We strongly recommend that the guardian is aged 25 years or older.
Don’t forget to pace yourself, especially if you’re driving. There is a large variety of non-alcoholic beverages and food options available across the festival site.
The Drop Festivals occur in some of Australia’s most iconic & beautiful landscapes & communities. It’s your responsibility to respect the local townships, residents and small businesses. Please show some consideration by following these tips:
Respect the local community and environment.
Do not camp in or around your vehicle on nearby roadsides, parking lots etc. Council rangers will be on the lookout for illegal camping or people sleeping in cars. Penalties apply.
Do NOT park on nearby roadsides. Fines apply for illegal parking.
If walking in residential areas, please keep the noise down.
Use your accommodation as a place to sleep, NOT to party. Your neighbours need to rest.
Do not litter – use the bins provided or hold onto it until you find a bin.
Please use public toilets. When travelling to and from the festival, plan ahead so you don’t get caught short.