Here are some frequently given answers relating to Golden Plains

VOLUNTEERS
Thanks for all the enquiries, all volunteer positions for Golden Plains 2008 have now been filled.

It's simply first in best dressed.

SIZE OF THE CROWD
Last year was 6000, this year capacity is set at 7500. (Meredith is 10,000)

THE SITE AND FACILITIES
Yes, you can get some mobile phone coverage there if you go to the higher parts.
Yes, more toilets, clean toilets, 100 new world’s-best-practice composting toilets, and hot and cold showers.
Yes, we have showers, they are $4 a pop due to the price of water. Buy shower tickets from the Info Centre.
Yes, you can camp next to your car.
Yes, provided we get our liquor license, you can purchase cheap, ice cold alcoholic beverages in moderation there if you are over 18. You will need photo ID, no matter if you are 37.
Yes, you should travel in convoy so you can camp with your friends.
No, you can't drive around for hours looking for them, that will just be highly impractical.
No, there wont be a Meredith Gift. Golden Plains will start her own traditions no doubt. Maybe that cricket game for two thousand people that preceeded Golden Plains 2007 might be one such tradition. We also liked whoever brought along the fancy lampshades a la the Golden Plains artwork and waved them in the crowd all night. And the shoe thing? And the Norwegian flag thing? Could catch on. Yes, there is a Sportsfield with dozens of totem tennis sets planted in rows.
Yes, ice cold ice is sold on site, near the food court. Bags of it. cheap. Ice cold too.

GETTING THERE
Yes, there is Public Transport, for details call Vline, or go to Getting There page of this site.
Yes, everyone can see the stage easily for every band.
Yes, you need Photo ID to gain access to the Pink Flamingo.
It will take you about two and a quarter hours to drive there from Melbourne CBD, depending on what time you leave. Allow up to another half hour for processing at reception, depending on what time you arrive, and the weather conditions.

THE RULES
No, you cant bring a gas cooker or BBQ.
No, you cannot bring any glass.
No, you cannot light any fires.
No, it is not possible to sneak in. Vicious dogs and armed mercenaries patrol the fences.
No, you are not permitted to stage dive, crowd surf or mosh.
No, you cant bring your dog.

BE IN IT
How does my band/act/troupe/solo performance get to play at Golden Plains?

Simple: send an email to us with your myspace URL on it, or your website URL. Make sure contact details are on the email.

CATERERS
How do I apply to be a caterer at Golden Plains?

We do require you to carry your own public liability insurance, so that’s the first thing.
If you do, then please send all your relevant details - menu, prices, specifications of your set-up - size, power/water requirements etc - to us and we will contact you if we would like you on board.

You can email this info along with any links to websites etc to tam@thetenthstreetgroup.com

OR

Post to

Golden Plains 
Applicater
PO Box 947,
South Melbourne,
VIC 3205

ARTISTS
Go to Whos Playing page for details
Yes, there is only one stage so you won’t miss any bands through any fault of OURS.

RECYLCING
Yes, the site is a functioning farm so you do have to clean up your campsite; we give you rubbish bags at Reception. Blue is for cans and plastic, green for food waste, paper and cardboard, and black is for general rubbish.
If your question is not answered here, go to ASK AUNTY MEREDITH and email her your question. She’ll answer every time.

TICKETS

Go to TICKET INFO page for all details

Yes, kids under 10 are free.

Yes, kids over 10 need a full price adult ticket.

MEDIA

For further MEDIA information regarding Golden Plains, please contact Oh Traveller Publicity. Do not contact Oh Traveller regarding bookings for the festival’s lineup of artists.
Oh Traveller! Publicity
p. + 61 (0)3 9481 4155
e. natalie@ohtraveller.com