• Event Terms & Conditions
Everyone attending the event is subject to the Event Terms & Conditions at the point of ticket purchase or when completing your Weekender group account.
• Chalet Ticket Info (eTicket)
- All chalets are located on the holiday park, are close to the main venues and include full access to all event venues and activities.
- Chalet tickets are available for 3 or 4 nights (Friday or Thursday entry) for groups of 2-6 people.
- Friday entry (3 nights) costs £225 per person - Friday 1pm check in / Monday 3pm latest check out.
- Thursday entry (4 nights) costs £260 per person - Thursday 1pm check in / Monday 3pm latest check out.
- Holiday park reception / ticket check in times are listed in the Reception Opening Hours FAQ below.
- There are no extra booking fees using eBANG Direct bank transfer payment method.
- Booking fees via PayPal are £7.50 (3 night ticket) and £10 (4 night ticket) per person.
- Chalets are self-catering and the holiday park has all the facilities you need: 24-hour mini-market shop selling food & booze, onsite pub and bars, restaurant and takeaways.
- Chalets include a lounge with TV, kitchen with cooker and cooking/dining utensils, a bathroom with either a shower or bath plus a sink and toilet.
- The size of the chalet will depend on the berth size as will the number of beds / bedrooms. Most of the chalets include a double sofa bed in the lounge which counts as 2 of the total beds. The rest of the beds will be singles across one or two bedrooms. 2-4 person chalets have one bedroom and a lounge, 5-6 person chalets have two bedrooms and a lounge.
- Chalets require electricity top-ups which you can do using your keyring QR code at the machines within the venue or online.
- The chalets are allocated on a first come, first served basis so the earlier you book the more central a location you are likely to be given.
- The park only provides duvets and pillows but no linen (bed sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers). Linen is charged for by the holiday park so we recommend bringing your own if possible. The holiday park charges £12 for a single linen pack and £20 for a double linen pack. The park also doesn't provide towels so please bring your own if possible; although you can buy towels from the park.
You will be sent login details to your Weekender account in your order confirmation email. Please register your details in the account as they will need to match photo ID when checking in. Valid ID: Passport, Driving Licence, CitizenCard, PASS ID card or a government recognised photo ID.
PLEASE NOTE: All Chalet Ticket Holders will be checked at the CHECK IN OFFICE at the park entrance. Your event wristband will be issued following a scan of your QR CODE plus PHOTO ID check. It is then the responsibility of the Chalet Group Leader to visit the PARK RECEPTION inside the main venue to pay the group damage deposits and collect the accommodation keys.
Like any holiday stay, you will be liable for any damages caused on the park or in your chalet so please behave responsibly. Once checked in to the park, if you find anything damaged or missing from your chalet then please report it to the park reception immediately.
• Hotel Ticket Info (eTicket)
- We have 2 hotels exclusively hired for Bang Face - The Prince of Wales and Scarisbrick in Southport.
- Hotel tickets provide off-site accommodation with a 24 hour reception.
- Hotel tickets are available for 3 or 4 nights at 2 different hotels with rooms for 1-4 people.
- Rooms for 2 people are available as twins (2 single beds) or doubles (one double bed).
- Rooms for 3 people and above may contain a mix of single and double beds.
- 3 nights at the Prince of Wales costs £250 per person - Friday 3pm check in / Monday 10am check out.
- 4 nights at the Scarisbrick costs £285 per person - Thursday 3pm check in / Monday 10am check out.
- There are no extra booking fees using eBANG Direct bank transfer payment method.
- Booking fees via PayPal are £7.50 (3 night ticket) and £10 (4 night ticket) per person.
- You will need to check in to the hotel before attending the Weekender at the holiday park.
- Hotel tickets include full access to the Weekender at scheduled times.
- All hotel rooms are exclusively reserved for Bang Face.
- Hotel tickets do not include food but Southport has lots of restaurants, cafes and supermarkets.
- Hotel tickets include a FREE private bus service for ticket-holders only to and from the Weekender.
- You can only use the bus service by showing your event wristband so you must check in first.
- The hotels are 3 mins walk apart and approx 10-15 mins from the Weekender via the bus.
- The Bang Face bus is run by an independent family business so please treat the bus and staff with respect as they are here to support the event.
- The bus will start running from 1pm each day from the Prince of Wales hotel car park. If you are staying at the Scarisbrick hotel you will need to walk over to the Prince of Wales to catch the bus.
- It will make hourly trips to the holiday park at the start of each hour until 1am on Thursday and Sunday and 2am on Friday and Saturday.
- The bus will then make the return trip from the holiday park on the half hour until 2.30am on Thursday and Sunday and 6.30am on Friday and Saturday.
- If you do not wish to use the Bang Face bus service there are plenty of taxis running from Southport.
You will be sent login details to your Weekender account in your order confirmation email. Please register your details in the account as they will need to match photo ID when checking in. Valid ID: Passport, Driving Licence, CitizenCard, PASS ID card or a government recognised photo ID.
ALL HOTEL TICKET HOLDERS (INCLUDING GROUP LEADERS): Please check in at the HOTEL RECEPTION you are booked into. Your event wristband will be issued following a scan of your QR CODE plus PHOTO ID check. ROOM KEYCARDS will be issued following payment of your group damage deposit (£50 cash per person).
Like any holiday stay, you will be liable for any damages caused on the park or at the hotel so please behave responsibly. Once checked in to the hotel, if you find anything damaged or missing from your room then please report it to the hotel reception immediately.
• Day Tickets
We do not have any day tickets available.
• eTicket Ref
All ticket holders will be sent a unique eTicket Ref as a QR code via email in the week prior to the event. This is your unique access code needed to check in to the event. You must present this upon arrival with photo ID that matches the corresponding name registered in your Weekender Account.
• Weekender Account
All chalet and hotel orders will be emailed unique login details to a Weekender Account where all ticket holders are required to provide their personal details: full name, address, phone and email plus agree to the Individual Terms & Conditions. Completing the Weekender Account completes the booking. Please ensure all details are correct because all individual names will be linked to unique individual QR codes and sent to the specific email addresses provided. Weekender Accounts are not fully locked until 48 hours before the event so you have until then to make any amendments (apart from the Group Leader, see below).
• Group Leader
All bookings are required to nominate a Group Leader within their online Weekender Account. This is so we have one person as the main point of contact. It is their responsibility to make sure the Weekender Account info is complete and any balances are paid on time. The Group Leader is required to do the accommodation check in so please ensure your nominated Group Leader can do this. The Group Leader can be changed but gets locked 5 days before the event so please make sure you have everyone organised before then. If some of your group are arriving on Thursday please make sure you assign one of them as the Group Leader. It is the responsibility of the registered Group Leader to collect the accommodation keys and pay the refundable damage deposit of £50 GBP per person corresponding to the group size.
• Payment Methods
We have two ways to buy tickets: Bank Transfer or via PayPal. PayPal payment options include debit or credit cards, linking to your bank account or applying for PayPal Credit. All payments are 100% secure. There are no booking fees charged on bank transfer orders. PayPal orders carry a £7.50 booking fee on standard 3 day tickets and extra £2.50 on Thursday entry tickets. This covers the eTicket handling processing and fees.
• Bank Transfer Payments
Bank transfer payments require you to have internet banking set up with your bank. Once your order has been placed you will be sent an activation email containing our bank transfer details, your unique payment reference and instructions on how to complete your payment. There are no booking fees on bank transfer orders. However, you must cover all associated bank charges or currency conversion fees.
We can accept payments in Euros. To do this, place a standard bank transfer order in GBP and then follow the EUR payment instructions from the activation email you receive. You will need to contact us before sending any payments to confirm the current exchange rates.
• PayPal (Card Payments)
PayPal payment options include debit or credit cards, linking to your bank account or applying for PayPal Credit. PayPal accepts all major credit and debit cards. Once your order has been placed you will be redirected to the PayPal website to complete your payment. If you have a PayPal account already set up then you just need to login to complete the payment. If you do not have a PayPal account then you can still pay as a PayPal guest by following the link under the login box. PayPal orders will have a £7.50 booking fee on standard 3 day tickets and extra £2.50 on Thursday entry tickets. This covers banking the eTicket handling process.
• Deposit Payments
A deposit payment constitutes 25% of your order total. You then have to pay the remaining balance within the agreed timeframe - this is outlined in the payment info tab at the point of purchase. Deposit orders placed on ticket launch day will have 60 days in which to pay the balance. You are also able to see how many days you have left to pay the balance within your Weekender Account. You will be sent a confirmation email containing login details for your online Weekender Account. To pay the remaining balance, log in to your Weekender Account and follow the payment link. The balance must be made in one payment. Anyone can make this payment on your behalf but please make sure someone in your group is organised in gathering everyone's money together. The remaining time to pay your balance is displayed within your Weekender Account. You will be sent email reminders at 10, 5 and 1 day/s left to pay. Failure to settle the financial balance within the time limit may result in the forfeiting of your deposit amount and the cancellation of your order. Please CONTACT US if you have any issues regarding payment.
• Account Upgrades (changing your group size)
Increasing the size of a chalet group may be available by using the links from within your online Weekender Account. You can even split into two chalets! If you wish to add Thursday entry following a chalet upgrade this can also be done from within your Weekender Account. Accounts cannot be downgraded in size. If you have a hotel order and wish to increase the room size or add Thursday please contact us using the link in your order email.
• Booking Cancellations / Non-Payment
Please make sure your group is arranged before booking because we cannot give refunds for cancellations or for failure to complete your booking payment. This applies to all ticket types. If you are having difficulties with your payment schedule please CONTACT US
• Event Check-in Process
EVENT CHECK IN CHECKLIST:
- Have your QR CODE and PHOTO ID ready to show on entry.
- Plus a £50 (GBP) CASH DAMAGE DEPOSIT.
VALID ID: Passport, Driving Licence, CitizenCard, PASS ID card or a government recognised photo ID.
Your photo ID must match the name registered in your Weekender Account.
ALL CHALET TICKET HOLDERS - COLLECT YOUR WRISTBAND:
- You will need to visit the CHECK IN OFFICE at the park entrance to collect your individual event wristband. Staff will direct you.
- Your event wristband will be issued following a scan of your QR CODE plus PHOTO ID check.
- We advise Chalet Group Leaders check in first if possible - see next step.
CHALET GROUP LEADERS (ONLY) - ACCOMMODATION CHECK IN:
- Once you have collected your wristband please visit the PARK RECEPTION inside the main venue.
- You will need your QR CODE ready to be scanned again for accommodation check in.
- CHALET KEYS will be issued following payment of your group damage deposit (£50 cash per person).
- Please visit the reception alone to reduce congestion inside the main building.
HOLIDAY PARK CHECK IN TIMES:
Thursday: 1pm - 12am (midnight) for Thursday entry ticket holders.
Friday: 1pm - 12am (midnight)
ALL HOTEL TICKET HOLDERS (INCLUDING GROUP LEADERS):
- Please check in at the HOTEL RECEPTION you are booked into, this is shown on your attached pdf.
- Your event wristband will be issued following a scan of your QR CODE plus PHOTO ID check.
- ROOM KEYS will be issued following payment of your group damage deposit (£50 cash per person).
- Once you have checked in you will be able to use the free private BUS SERVICE to the holiday park by showing your wristband.
- The bus departs from the PRINCE OF WALES hotel car park at regular times. The timetable will be displayed at both ends.
HOTEL CHECK IN TIMES:
Thursday: 3pm - 12am (midnight) at the Thursday entry hotel (Scarisbrick)
Friday: 3pm - 12am (midnight) at the Friday entry hotel (Prince of Wales)
EXTRA INFO:
- Replacement wristbands will be charged at full price.
- Ticket holders will receive the event schedule with their wristband.
- If you have any unregistered spaces in your accommodation you will not receive those wristbands.
• Thursday Check-in
For chalet bookings, Thursday entry is available for an extra £35 GBP per person and allows your group to arrive a day early and check in to your chalet. If you choose the Deposit System Payment Plan this cost will be factored in. Reception will be open from 1pm to midnight and you will be checked in as normal. We will be holding a pre-party on Thursday night for the early birds :) You can also add individual or multiple Thursday entry tickets from within your Chalet Weekender Account if you choose not to get them straight away or if you upgrade your chalet size - this is ideal for groups who can only check in part of their group on Thursday. Groups that only have some members arriving on Thursday should make sure the names are entered into the correct lines within their Weekender Account. In this case please also ensure that your account Group Leader is assigned to a member of your party arriving on Thursday. Thursday entry places are ordered sequentially from the top down in your Weekender Account so please make sure the names are in the correct places - If all of your group has Thursday entry this is not an issue. We also have a Thursday entry hotel option.
• Reception Opening Hours
HOLIDAY PARK:
THURSDAY: 1pm - 12am (midnight) *REQUIRES THURSDAY ENTRY TICKETS
FRIDAY: 1pm - 12am (midnight)
SATURDAY: 1pm - 11pm
SUNDAY: 1pm - 11pm
MONDAY: 9am - 3pm (RECEPTION DOORS CLOSE AT 3pm - EVERYBODY NEEDS TO BE OUT OF THEIR CHALETS BY 2pm)
HOTELS:
THURSDAY: 3pm - 12am (midnight) - At the Thursday hotel (Scarisbrick)
FRIDAY: 3pm - 12am (midnight) - At the Friday hotel (Prince of Wales)
SATURDAY: No check in / see Holiday Park reception times
SUNDAY: No check in / see Holiday Park reception times
MONDAY: 8am - 10am - Everyone needs to be checked out of the hotel by 10am
• Accessibility
Bang Face Weekender takes place in an accessible family holiday park with pavement access across the site. All the music venues are on ground level and there are accessible toilets within the venue.
Half the onsite chalet accommodation is on ground level. To apply for a ground floor chalet (subject to availability) please contact us after purchase with your Group Ref, you will be asked for supporting evidence outlining your requirements. Additional assistance can be provided onsite including access to the pool party (limited capacity) which is via stairs, please arrange this at reception.
The official event offsite hotels are also accessible with lift access to most rooms. If you have accessibility requirements at the hotel please contact us after purchase with your Group Ref, you will be asked for supporting evidence outlining your requirements.
We also have a limited amount of special access chalets and hotel rooms available. These are reserved for those who would be unable to attend without significant support from a carer / PA. To apply you will need to be in receipt of the Middle to Highest Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA) or the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) equivalent. You will also need to provide a letter from an NHS GP confirming your requirements directly related to the event, which will then be assessed. Please contact us prior to purchase and prior to supplying documentation for full details and availability.
• Conditions of Entry Relating to Covid-19
There are currently no government restrictions relating to events in the UK.
• Welfare Checks
There will be regular welfare checks. These will be conducted by the welfare team to ensure everyone is happy and safe during the event. This will include accommodation checks so you may get a knock on the door. The onsite Medics and Welfare Team are located outside the Queen Vic.
• Event Check-out
HOLIDAY PARK:
- The Holiday Park reception opens at 9am on Monday.
- You need to be out of your chalet by 2pm on Monday.
- We require everyone to have checked out before the holiday park reception closes at 3pm on Monday.
- The holiday park staff need to inspect your chalet before you can be checked out so expect a knock on the door.
HOTELS:
- The Hotel receptions open at 8am on Monday.
- You need to be out of your room by 10am on Monday.
- We require everyone to have checked out before the hotel reception closes at 10am on Monday.
- The hotel staff need to inspect your room before you can be checked out so expect a knock on the door.
ACCOMMODATION CHECK OUT:
- Please make sure your accommodation is clean and tidy ready for the inspection.
- You will be given a coupon following your inspection which only the Group Leader needs to bring to reception in order to get the damage deposits back.
- If your accommodation or the contents are damaged or if it is unreasonably untidy or dirty you will not be given a coupon and risk losing your damage deposits.
- If any damage is not covered in full by the total damage deposits then you will be required to make an additional payment.
- Check out will operate on a first come, first served basis so please be patient and aim to arrive as early as you can.
- If your group does not check out via reception you will lose all damage deposits so please check the opening times.
- If any of your group needs to check out before Monday or your Group Leader cannot do the check out please notify reception.
• Information During the Weekend
We will post any important info during the weekend as notices in the reception area so its worth checking when you can.
• TRAVEL INFO:
Pontins Southport Holiday Park, Shore Road, Ainsdale-on-Sea, Southport, PR8 2PZ, UK
We recommend planning your journey using Googlemaps
The holiday park is situated on the coast outside Southport. It’s around 4 miles from Southport train station. Taxis can be taken from Southport directly to the holiday park.
If you are travelling by car, the major motorways will take you most of the way and there is now a bypass that takes you straight to Southport. Please expect delays around the major nearby cities at peak times - Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. If you go via the M6 then taking the M6 toll road can save significant travel time. Ticket holders can park onsite at no extra cost. Please car share where possible.
If you are travelling by train there are regular services to Southport via the major connecting cities. From Southport you can get taxis direct to the holiday park.
If you are flying in, the nearest airports are Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) and most of the major airlines have regular flights. From there, you can get trains to Southport and taxis directly to the holiday park. We recommend checking the airport websites for travel info and updates. If you have a long international flight it may work out better to fly to one of the London airports and then get the train from there or link up with other Weekender goers.
If you are looking for people to travel with then its worth looking on the Facebook Weekender Group page. Regular Weekender goers often look for car shares or arrange their own private coaches!
• Site Info / What Should we Bring with Us?
The holiday park only provide duvets and pillows but they do not provide linen (bed sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers). Linen is charged for by the holiday park so we recommend bringing your own if possible. The holiday park charges £12 for a single linen pack and £20 for a double linen pack. The park do not provide towels either so please bring your own if possible although you can buy towels from the park.
There is a 24 hour onsite mini-market that provides any other essentials you need. Food is also available from the onsite restaurant and food outlets. There are also onsite cash machines plus the supermarket can provide cash back. Please note the cash points may not accept some international bank cards. It is worth noting that the site mobile phone coverage is poor or unavailable on some networks with EE being the strongest.
Please respect the holiday park and keep it clean and tidy. We aim to reuse and recycle waste wherever possible. This includes the inflatables given out during the event. Any collected that are beyond reuse or repair are sent for upcycling where possible.
ALCOHOL POLICY:
The Holiday Park sets a reasonable limit on the amount of alcohol you can bring onsite. The limit is set to encourage onsite sales so please support the holiday park as much as you can. Bang Face do not take any revenue from park sales but a happy park makes for a banging party! The limit details will be included in the email sent with your individual eTickets. The onsite supermarket and bars sell at very reasonable prices. PLEASE NOTE: You cannot take alcohol into or out of the event venues.
Sound systems, PAs and decks are prohibited on this site and will be confiscated by security until Monday check-out. Small portable stereos / personal stereos are permitted for use in your chalet at the discretion of security so please co-operate with them.
• Car Parking
You can park onsite at the Holiday Park at no extra cost. If you arrive in good time you should be able to park close to your chalet. Please be considerate when parking and do not block any access routes / exits or your car will be moved by security. Where possible, please car share. There is free car parking at the Holiday Park for all ticket holders. Parking is free at the Scarisbrick hotel but very limited. Parking at the Prince of Wales hotel is £6 per 24 hours and they have approx 89 spaces.
• What if I arrive Before the Group Leader?
You can still check in and receive your event wristband but your Group Leader needs to check in before you can access your accommodation. If your Group Leader is significantly delayed then please go to reception during opening hours and they will try to work out a solution.
• What do I do if I've a Problem Over the Weekend?
For general enquiries please go to the reception and a member of staff will be there to help. For any medical related issues we have an onsite paramedic service and welfare team who can help you. The Medics and Welfare Team are located outside the Queen Vic.
• We don't have enough people to fill up a chalet
We recommend posting in the official thread in the Facebook Weekender Group to find people in a similar position.
• Which accommodation are we staying in?
The Group Leader will find out your accommodation number when they check in at reception.
• Larger Group Bookings / Accomm Allocations / Group Size + Thursday Entry Upgrades
The largest accommodation sizes we have are 6 person chalets and 4 person hotel rooms. If your group is larger than that we advise ordering multiple chalets or hotel rooms of the same size in one order. The booking system will then auto allocate your group sequentially meaning in most cases you’ll be direct or close neighbours. You will receive unique login details for each chalet / hotel room. Chalet orders are able to increase their group size using the upgrade facility within their group account (subject to availability). Friday chalet orders are also able to add Thursday entry for the whole group or individual members from their group account. If you have a hotel order and wish to increase the room size or add Thursday please contact us using the link in your order email.
• Can I camp or bring a camper van or towed caravan?
The holiday park do not allow camping or live-in vehicles.
• What time does the music begin and finish?
The Weekender officially starts with the Warmup Party on Thursday evening and the Opening Ceremony on Friday evening so we recommend you arrive in plenty of time to get settled into the holiday park. The main music venues run from the evening through the night until early morning. Other venues and activities will be open during the day, details will be in the event programme presented at check-in.
• Line-up schedule / who's playing when?
Event programme schedules will be provided for all ticket holders at event check-in. We will post any important info during the weekend as notices in the reception area so it's worth checking the board when you can. These will be visible even when the reception is closed.
• Wristbands
All ticket holders will be given an event wristband at check in. This provides you with access to all music venues and activities over the weekend. If you've put it on too tight or damaged it please visit reception for a new one but it is essential you provide us with the old one first. REPLACING A LOST WRISTBAND IS CHARGED AT THE FULL TICKET PRICE.
• Accommodation Keys
- Accommodation keys (chalets) / keycards (hotels) will only be issued to the Group Leader following ID approval.
- Chalets will be provided with 2 keys. One extra chalet key can be issued for a £10 deposit but this is based on availability. Lost keys will be charged for by the holiday park at £10 each.
- Hotel rooms will be provided with 2 keycards per room.
It's also a good idea to make a note of your accommodation number!
• Event Security, drug policy, banned / prohibited substances & items
On arrival Security will check ID and perform individual / car searches. Security will also operate the main venues like a club so searches will be performed at the main entrance. We operate a zero tolerance policy to illegal drugs and banned / prohibited substances and items - these also include 'legal' highs, nitrous oxide and weapons / items deemed dangerous, data cloning devices. Anyone found in possession of illegal substances will be refused entry or removed from the site and have their tickets voided without refund. Anyone deemed to be selling illegal substances will handed over to the police. Sound systems, PAs and decks are prohibited on this site and will be confiscated by security until Monday check out. Have fun but please don’t behave in a way that compromises the event, people’s enjoyment or the holiday park.
PLEASE NOTE - THE FAQs ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO RELFLECT CHANGES IN INFO AND POLICIES
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