If you have a viral or bacterial illness, please take one for the team and stay home to keep from infecting others. Asthmatics and allergy sufferers – please come prepared and go to First Aid early if you are concerned about ant bites, bee stings and the like. To repel mozzies, pack an effective repellent that contains deet or picaridin.
To camp together, arrive together – in convoy.
Follow our Directions to get here, drive safely and be good in town. The stage kicks off 1:35pm Saturday.
Read on carefully, even if you have flown with us before. Go to goldenplains.com.au for EveryThing.
Looking forward to it,
Thank you for being part of Thirteen. Little Golden Booklet is designed to make your time here smooth and enjoyable, to help you look after yourself and others, and to get properly prepared.
The Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre can feel like a sovereign dominion, but the same laws that apply outside its boundaries apply within them. Similarly, the laws of the human body are no different here than anywhere else.
Check the forecast before you leave and then bring ample clothes and bedding for all seasons - a big bag of spare clothes, good raincoat, boots, plenty of thick socks, warm jumpers, beanies etc. Bring warm bedding: doonas, sleeping bags, a coupla blankets, winter pyjamas etc. Maybe a tarp for the campsite and reusable plastic bags to keep things dry. No thongs – the #1 treated injury on the First Aid Hit Parade is cut feet: can’t dance to that. And cover up and slip slop slap.
* NO FIRES – there’s a Total Fire Ban day and night.
* DON’T BRING ANY GLASS AT ALL – in order to look after the animals that call this farm home, all glass will be confiscated.
FRIENDS COMING? PLEASE FORWARD THIS ON TO THEM TOO.
MARCH 9, 10 & 11, 2019MEREDITH SUPERNATURAL AMPHITHEATRE
LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKLET
HOW TO GET HERE
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DRIVING FROM MELBOURNEFrom Melbourne, take the Princes Fwy (M1) towards Geelong.
As you approach Geelong, keep right to stay on the Geelong Bypass, following the signs to Colac.
Travel on the Geelong Bypass for about 10km and then take the Ballarat Exit A300.
Turn right onto the Midland Hwy (A300) and head towards Ballarat for about 40km until you get to Meredith.
At Meredith, turn left after the service station. This is Meredith-Mount Mercer Rd.
The Sup’ is approximately 13km along this road.*
DRIVING FROM GEELONG AND SURF COASTFrom Geelong, take the Midland Hwy (A300) and head towards Ballarat for about 40km until you get to Meredith.
At Meredith, turn left after the service station. This is Meredith-Mount Mercer Rd.
The Sup’ is approximately 13km along this road.*
DRIVING FROM BALLARATFrom Ballarat, take the Midland Hwy (A300) and head towards Geelong for about 40km until you get to Meredith.
Turn right after the corner pub in Meredith. This is Meredith-Mount Mercer Rd.
The Sup’ is approximately 13km along this road.*
THE MEREDITH SUPERNATURAL AMPHITHEATRE is located at the corner of Nolan Road and Meredith-Mount Mercer Road, Meredith, approximately 120km from Melbourne CBD and 130km from Melbourne Airport.
*On the Saturday of the festival this might take up to 60 minutes as there are holding bays to ensure safe and steady traffic flow.
BE GOOD IN TOWNPlease respect the fine township of Meredith, our gracious hosts, and be good if you stop in town. Observe traffic rules – don’t overtake. Don’t litter, swear, have a sneaky wee on a fence, etc. You know, don’t be a dickhead.
GET HERE AND BACK SAFELYWe respect the work of Victoria Police who set up booze and drug testing buses before and after. Get here and back safely. Never drive under the influence. ALWAYS designate a driver. On Monday, the TAC will be providing FREE breath tests at all the Helper Huts in the campgrounds, at Helper Hut Central (formerly Info), and at Reception. Get a breath test before getting behind the wheel. Simple and effective.
REMEMBER• There is no reserving campsites, so if you want to camp together, arrive together in convoy.• Put your wristband on (not too tight) as you head to the festival, and leave it on for the duration, until you are out the gate at the end.• Anyone without a valid wristband will be regarded as a trespasser and handed over to the Police. Trespassers will be charged and subject to substantial fines. Any vehicle assisting a trespasser will have all occupants refused entry. Anyone wearing a forged or invalid wristband will be regarded as a trespasser and handed over to Police.
DRIVERSDuring and after entry, drive slower than walking pace (5 km/h or less). Park safely at camp and do not drive again until you leave. Park perpendicular to any slope (across it rather than up or down). Triple-check your handbrake is on. NEVER REVERSE. Always check under and around your vehicle before moving it. If you need to leave early, park in the public car park (near Reception). Take the MSA shuttle to town and back, or check out Heaven Eleven (next to Helper Hut Central) – they sell things you forgot. Zero tolerance for dickheads behind the wheel.
GATES OPEN AT 8AM ON SATURDAY. PLEASE DON’T COME EARLIER - ROADBLOCKS ARE IN PLACE.
GETTING HERE ESSENTIALS o This Little Golden Booklet. Save to your device for
offline viewing or print now (we recommend 2-sided).
o A designated driver for Saturday.
o A designated driver for Monday. Plan ahead.
o Public transport is a good option.
o A convoy plan. Reserving campsites is not permitted. Arrive together to camp together. If your friends can’t turn up when you do, just make new ones.
o Your ticket. The wristband is your ticket. It gets you in, around and out. Double-check you have it now. Put it on as you leave home. Keep it on at all times whilst here.
CAMPSITE ESSENTIALS o No glass at all. Plastic or cans only. No bottles of any
kind (including beer, wine, champagne), jars of any kind (including salsa and vegemite), containers, mirrors, mirror balls or perfume. All glass will be confiscated and we are no longer able to return such items.
o A good tent (or caravan, campervan, etc.) – waterproof shelter, in good repair, so you can rest well in all weather conditions.
o Weights to hold down the interior corners of your tent. Keep your campsite secure from wind.
o Lots of long tent pegs, camp chair, rug or blanket and plenty of ropes to take any furniture back home. Maybe a tarp.
o Lots of warm bedding, doonas, sleeping bag, blankets – nights get real cold, even if days are hot.
o Pillows, camping mattress (air pump if required).
o A mallet.
o Torch / camplight – strap-on headlamps are good. Battery-powered camp lantern.
o Tent marker like a flag, or similar, on a pole. Tents all look the same.
o Bulk drinking water – free drinking water is available on-site but bring a big (eg. 10 litre) container for drinking, washing, cleaning, brushing your teeth, etc.
CAMPSITE USEFULS o A small broom or brush.
o A refillable drink container – help eradicate single-use plastic water bottles.
o Snacks – in non-glass, reusable containers. Please decant/transfer things like salsa, sauce and vegemite from their original glass packaging.
PERSONAL ESSENTIALS o Multiple pairs of good sensible shoes – ideally boots – and lots of socks. Thongs and sandals don’t work. Pack gumboots too.
o A sturdy waterproof raincoat with hood and a big bag of spare warm and waterproof clothes and boots (jumpers, thermals, beanie, gloves).
o Any medication you need – there is no pharmacy on site. If you have a chronic condition or illness (including asthma, diabetes, epilepsy) and/or allergies, please come prepared with your medication and present to First Aid early if you are concerned or experiencing difficulty. If you suffer from hayfever, come prepared with your regular medication. Carry emergency contact numbers and information regarding your condition at all times.
o Sunglasses, sunblock, sun hat, long sleeve shirts and long pants for sun protection.
o Photo ID – carry it at all times, even if you are 73.
o Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable shampoo, soap for hot or cold showers, condoms, deodorant, tissues, sanitary items, etc. If possible, please don’t bring baby wipes.
o Towel, washcloth.
o First aid kit – band-aids, headache and hangover relief, insect repellent (with deet or picaridin to repel mozzies), lip balm, earplugs, pain relief for bites and stings, instant cold/ hot pack.
o Card and/or cash. Card is now accepted at the Gift Shoppe, Heaven 11, the Ice truck and all bars and food stalls. All still accept cash too. There is an ATM on site but it’s best to bring cash with you.
o Mobile phone – there are no landline public phones on site. There are public phones in the town of Meredith, 10 minutes drive from the site. Coverage on the farm is improving all the time but you may have to go to the highest part of the site to get a signal. Bring a spare charged battery or solar charger if you have one.
o Save the 24 hour Helper Hotline number to your phone to call or SMS for assistance – 0430 091 120 (it’s on your wristband). You and your guests can register your tickets and in-case-of emergency contact numbers with us – goldenplains.com.au/register
o Download the free Emergency Plus App. The app uses GPS functionality to help staff and emergency services locate you.
o Maybe bring something to read, something to play – not bongos! (see banned items below) There are some things you can’t bring, including: glass, commercial signage, gas bottles, animals, and things that block views in the Amphitheatre, including things-on-sticks (yep, they’re banned until the latter stages of the night, say, after 1am). Banned items and the terms, conditions and policies are viewable at goldenplains.com.au
BRING:
CAUTION FIRE WARNING NO FIRES. TOTAL FIRE BAN DAY AND NIGHT, NO MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER.
• Please leave all gas bottles, gas kegs, sparklers, candles, lanterns, cookers, BBQs, generators, fireworks and lasers at home. Vehicles will be searched upon entry.
• Keep all internal roads and gates clear for emergency vehicles. If your vehicle doesn’t fit, park it elsewhere.
• Ensure cigarette butts are 100% extinguished.
• Avoid setting up next to vehicle exhaust.
• Keep your campsite free of flammable material and rubbish.
• Don’t leave your vehicle running longer than necessary.
• No gas bottles (including fridges, burners and kegs that require cylinders). No cooking/heating appliances.
• Free drinking water tanks in the food courts and campgrounds can be used for bulk water refills at campsites.
HOW TO GET HELPEVERYONE CAN ACCESS APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL
HELP AND WELFARE 24 HOURS
Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Doctors, Welfare Officers, Helpers, Private Security and Public Safety Officers are available on-site. Together, our priority is to listen without judgement and encourage appropriate professional help for immediate and ongoing care.
HOW TO ACCESS HELP OR WELFARE 24 HOURS• Visit your nearest Helper Hut or Helper Hut Central (Info)
• Call or text the Helper Hotline on 0430 091 120 (it’s on your wristband)
• Email Aunty: [email protected]
• Contact the Helpdesk (it’s anonymous): helpdesk.mmf.com.au
• Visit First Aid or Police, to the right of the stage
• Emergency Services request that you not use social media to report an incident or emergency
• Download Safety Information from the website, which includes contacts for off-site support
LOOK AFTER YOURSELF AND OTHERS. IF YOU SEE SOMEONE WHO IS OBVIOUSLY UNWELL, PLEASE ALERT US IMMEDIATELY.
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QUICK GUIDE· In an emergency or time critical incident DIAL 000. The address is Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, corner of Mount Mercer & Nolan Roads, Meredith. Melway’s Map: 611 C4.
· First Aid and Police are located at grid reference K13, to the right of the stage near the International Food Court. First Fire Response Team are located at grid reference i9.
· If you need First Aid or Police to come to you, text /call the Incident Coordination Centre on 0430 091 120 ask a staff member with a 2-way radio OR send a representative to grid reference K13 to direct them to your location. Use the festival grid reference when referring to your location. For 24 hour campground support, familiarise yourself with the location of the Helper Huts.
· In the event that an area needs to be cleared do not attempt to leave the site by foot or vehicle and remain in the nominated assembly area. Follow the directions of emergency management staff.
PLEASE KEEP ALL ROADS CLEAR FOR SERVICE AND
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Saturday Sunday 10:20 - 11:00AM GREGOR 11:20 - 12:00PM DRMNGNOW 12:20 - 1:00 HATCHIE 1:20 - 2:05 LIZ PHAIR 2:10 HOUSEKEEPING
2:25 - 3:05 THE LIVING EYES 3:25 - 4:10 AMP FIDDLER 4:25 - 4:55 SK SIMEON 5:20 - 6:20 FOUR TET 6:45 - 7:30 KHRUANGBIN 7:35 HOUSEKEEPING
8:00 - 9:00 THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN 9:30 - 10:30 HAPPY MONDAYS 11:00 - 11:45 CONFIDENCE MAN 12:00 - 2:00AM DANNY KRIVIT 2:00 - 5:00 DJ HARVEY 5:00 - 7:00 MILLÚ & PJENNÉ 7:00AM SILENCE IS GOLDEN MONDAY 1:00PM GATES CLOSE
1:35 - 1:50PM WELCOME TO COUNTRY 1:55 - 2:00 OPENING CEREMONY 2:00 - 2:40 SHANNON & THE CLAMS 3:00 - 3:40 RAW HUMPS 4:00 - 4:35 FLOHIO 4:36 HOUSEKEEPING
5:00 - 5:45 RHYE 6:15 - 7:05 MARLON WILLIAMS 7:35 - 8:25 MAGIC DIRT 8:26 HOUSEKEEPING
8:55 - 9:50 BEACH HOUSE 10:20 - 11:10 ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE & THE MELTING PARAISO UFO 11:40 - 12:30AM THE INTERNET 1:00 - 1:50 HONEY 2:10 - 3:10 HORATIO LUNA 3:30 - 5:00 HIEROGLYPHIC BEING (LIVE) 5:00 - 10:20AM SILENCE IS GOLDEN
THE NO DICKHEAD POLICY
We want you to have the best possible time. The time of your life. We also want your friends and the people around you to have a great time. Please don’t stuff that up by being irresponsible for your wellbeing.
PLEASE LOOK AFTER YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Dress sensibly for the conditions. Wear shoes.
If you are intending to take drugs or drink alcohol, please take these things into consideration:
• Rest and rehydrate. Golden Plains goes for two and a half days. Pace yourself if you want to enjoy it all.
• Take regular drinks of water.
• Never source drugs at Golden Plains.
• Mixing alcohol and drugs greatly increases the possibility of overdose or accidents, as does mixing two or more drugs, even if taken hours apart.
• Do not use drugs on your own. If you are feeling unwell, tell someone.
PULL YOUR HEAD IN.
There has been a No Dickhead Policy since the early 90s. In part it means looking after yourself and others. In part it just means treating each other with respect and kindness.
If you are behaving like a dickhead, please:- remove yourself from the public to take care of your concerns.- get help if you need it.- join the party when you can be pleasant again.
If you have a mate who is behaving like a dickhead, please: - firmly and politely let them know their dickhead behaviour is not admired or appreciated.- help them take care of themselves away from the public.- invite them to join the party only after they’ve pulled their head in and they can be pleasant again.
If you feel someone you don’t know is behaving like a dickhead and it concerns you, please: - firmly and politely let them (and/or their mates) know.
If you do not feel comfortable approaching someone who is behaving like a dickhead or you’d like our help or support in some other way, please let us know. Dickhead behaviour can be anonymously reported via our Helpdesk (helpdesk.mmf.com.au), by visiting your nearest Helper Hut, or calling/texting 0430 091 120. You can also email Aunty directly ([email protected]).
Thank you for looking after yourself and others.
Dickheads usually realise they are behaving like a dickhead and pull their head in. If not, they’ll need to leave. Dickhead behaviour is defined by you.
If you or someone near you is feeling unwell, immediately alert our staff, or a Helper Hut, or security, or the First Aid team (to the far right of the stage). Please also be aware that if you or a friend have taken drugs and are in need of medical attention, medical staff are not obliged to involve anyone else, including the Police. So don’t be afraid to go to First Aid. The First Aid team is not here to judge you, they are here to help you. So be honest with them. Everyone can access appropriate professional help during the weekend.
Never drive under the influence. Designate a driver and ALWAYS get a breath test before getting behind the wheel. Drinking. Driving. They’re better apart.
Always share concerns as soon as they turn up. Have a buddy system in place with someone you trust to share your concerns with, listen to each other without judgement and seek help. There is professional support available 24 hours.
