Infos A – Z

Dear visitors of the Sonisphere Festival in Jonschwil,

In the “A-Z“ section you will find all the essential informations about the festival. Please read those carefully in order to make this an unforgettable event for everybody.

Travel to the festival site

Since we expect heavy traffic on the day the festival starts, we recommend arriving on Thursday, 17th of June 2010.

Furthermore, we suggest public transportation to get to the festival site.
Travel by train: your arrival station is Schwarzenbach SG. Railway schedules, including extra trains, can be obtained at : http://sz.sonispherefestivals.com

The SBB offers passenger to Schwarzenbach special tickets incl. night shift premium. The special tickets have a 3 day validation for a singular round trip.

The easiest to get your ticket is at the ticket box at any station or call the Rail Service 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/Min. from the Swiss Fixnet)

Travel by car: Take Motorway A1 from Zurich, direction St. Gallen. Take exit Wil or Uzwil. Once you get off the motorway, signage will guide you to the festival site.

If you use navigation systems, please dial in CH-9536 Schwarzenbach SG.

Litter

The organizer kindly asks every visitor to deposit trash in designated bins on and around the festival site. Trash bags will be handed out for those using the campsite.

IDs and Passports

Due to the Swiss law, the organisator is bound to check each visitor’s age. Please get an official document ready (ID, passport, etc.) while your wristband is handed out at the entrance. Visitors under the age of 16 are allowed only when accompanied by an adult or showing an appropriate, signed form (which can be downloaded here).

Wristbands

Tickets will be exchanged for a wristband before the main entrance. Visitors using the camp site will be charged an additional fee of CHF 10 per person.

For our disabled visitors

The festival site is not fully equipped for wheelchair usage. But there will be a special viewing platform with direct sight to the stage. Also,  facilities for the disabled are provided next to the toilettes.
Tickets have to be bought at the Ticket Box Offices or over the Website. The same applies for the assistent.
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Miss Priska Lauener E-Mail.

Cash

There is an ATM (cash point) available where withdrawals can be made, using common credit and debit cards (maestro).

Bus transportation

Public bus transportation serving Wil-Schwarzenbach-Jonschwil-Uzwil is not available for festival goers. Alternatively, use the railways from Wil/Uzwil to Schwarzenbach and vice versa.

Camping and RVs

There is a designated parking area for camper vans and mobiles. An additional parking fee of CHF 20 will be charged per car, another CHF 10 for campsite entrance. It is not possible to obtain electricity. The campsite fee includes:
Toilette usage
Water station
Litter deposit
Entrance to campsite and party tent (live concerts and big screen for FIFA world championship games) as from Thursday,   17th of June 2010, 5PM.

Merchandise

CDs and merchandise articles can be purchased at the artist shop onsite.

Check List

Here you find a check-list consisting of what should not been forgotten when visiting Sonisphere Festival, especially those planning to overnight on the camp site.

• Entrance ticket
• Tent/sleeping bag
• train ticket
• ID/passport
• map
• aspirin
• money/credit card
• ear protection
• jacket/sweater (it could be chilly)
• rain jacket
• hat/beanie
• medication (if needed)
• sunglasses/sun protection
• great mood

Drugs

Possession, dealing and consumation of illegal substances are strictly forbidden on the entire site (including parking area and campsite).

No cans are allowed on the festival site.

Shower facilities

There is a limited number of showers and washing stations onsite.

Admission check

There will be admission controls for both the festival area and the campsite. Our security staff has the right to refuse permission to persons carrying forbidden objects.

Euro

It is possible to pay in Euro (notes only, no coins). Exchange rates are: 1 Euro = 1.50 CHF. Cashback in Swiss Francs only.

Fire places

Making fires on the meadow at the campsite is not permitted. Small grill stations (as you find in supermarkets) are allowed, if it doesn’t cause any damage to the campsite ground. Misconduction will be charged with a compensation fee of 100 CHF.

Food

Festival visitors can choose from a wide variety of food stands. Some of them are open 24/7 on the concert area. You will find them inside the party tents.

Lost & found

Found items can be handed in at the infopoint on the main entrance. Call ++41 (0) 71 932 00 60 to check whether your lost object has been found (after the festival only).

FIFA soccer world championship

Current World Championship games will be screened in the party area during the festival.

Travel by foot

Footways to the festival site are signposted from train station Schwarzenbach and every festival parking.

Drinks

There is a wide variety of drinks inside the festival zone. Catering stands are open 24/7 within the party area. It is not allowed to bring your own drinks inside the concert area.

Ear protection

Festival vistors have the opportunity to obtain free ear protection at the main entrance.

glass

it is forbidden to bring any kind of glass (bottles, etc.) inside the festival area (including campsite).

disclaimer

The organisator claims exclusion from liability regarding accidents and thefts.

House rules

Please mind the house rules attached on the entrances.

Hotel

There are plenty of overnight facilities in Wil SG, Uzwil, Kirchberg or Lütisburg. Both campsite and camper parking is available.

Animals

Animals (dogs, etc.) are not permitted, neither in the concert area nor on the campsite.

Information

The info-point is found at the main entrance, right besides the counter. Please note the opening hours according to the posting.

Counters

Provided that the festival is not sold out in advance, remaining tickets will be sold with a surcharge at the counter by the main entrance. The organisator strongly recommends to use presales.

Tickets for the campsite and/or camper parking can be purchased on-site only. Please check Buy Tickets.

Counters are open the following:

Thursday, 17th of June 2010 16.00 – 24.00
Friday, 18th of June 2010 05.00 – 24.00

Persons under 16

Children and teenager under the age of 16 are only allowed when accompanied by an adult or carrying a special admission form which can be downloaded here.

Property damage

Festival visitors are requested to avoid any kind of property damage (e.g. fire places, etc.) on-site. A minimum fee of CHF 100 (65 Euro) will be charged in case of misconduction.

Food

Food and drinks are not allowed to be brought into the festival site. You can bring your own food and drinks into the campsite and camper parking. Please note that no glass is allowed.

Opening hours

1) party area, campsite and camper parking:
Thursday, 17th of June 2010 from 17.00 until Saturday, 19th of June 2010, 17.00 (48 hours non-stop).
2) concert area:
Friday, 18th of June 2010 from 09.00 until Saturday, 19th of June 2010, 08.00.

Parking area

Only the designated parking areas are to be used. You will be given instrucions by our cadets. Parking fee is 20 CHF for cars and CHF 10 for motorbikes (also: see Bicycles).

Returnable bottles (PET-bottles)

It is not allowed to bring returnable bottles into the festival site.

First Aid

Several first aid stations are found on-site. Chrages for medical care and emergency treatment are not included in the festival ticket.

Taxi service

Taxis are allowed to drop off their customers by the turning area for buses right beside the main entrance.

Tetrapack

Tetrapacks are not permitted on the concert area.

Catering

Festival visitors will be provided a wide variety of food and drinks during festival time.

Selling Merchandise

Any sale of merchandising goods is strictly forbidden, except from the official shops inside the area.

Recording devices

Any recording device as well as cameras (photo, digital and video) are prohibited on the concert area. This regulation was applied by our performing artists.

Weapons

Any kind of weapons (guns, sprays, knifes, baseball bats, etc.) and other banned or dangerous objects (e.g. swiss army knife) are not allowed to be brought into the concert area. Neither allowed are rivet belts/wristbands, etc.

Lavatories

Lavatories are installed both inside the concert area and the campsite.

Campsite

A special area for those who like to camp is available. A usage fee of CHF 10 has to be paid in advanced over Ticketcorner (ticket check). The following services are incuded:

• Usage of lavatories
• Water station
• Garbage collection

Entrance as from Thursday, 17th of June 2010, 17.00 (campsite and party tent containing big screen (soccer games) and live concerts.

Travel by train

If you plan travelling by train, please consult the official Swiss Railways time-table (http://www.sbb.ch). Extra trains serving several cities will be posted on this website at: http://www.sz.sonispherefestivals.com

Bicycles

There is a special area for bicycle parking. Please note the signposts and follow the cadet’s instructions. Parking fee for bicycles is 10 CHF.

Well, finally…

… we welcome you at Sonisphere Festival 2010 and wish you an unforgettable event!