For Conditions of Entry scroll to the bottom of this page.

Q. Ticketing

When will I receive my ticket? – Tickets ordered online are sent out in the month before the festival. Tickets are the actual wristbands this year which is why they are sent later as they have to be manufactured unlike the previous PDF printouts.

Wristband information:
- The wristband is the ticket, so treat it like cash.
- Put it in a safe place and make sure it is brought to the event to gain entry.
- put it on as you arrive at the festival and wear it for the duration of the event.
- It is waterproof so can be worn in the shower- no need to be removed at night time.
- Only take it off when you are finished at the festival and heading home.

Can I order by phone? – Yes you can order tickets over the phone by calling 1300 OTWAYS (689 297), then follow the prompts, or call the Apollo Bay Visitor Information Centre direct on: 03 5237 6529

Can I buy them in person prior to the event? - Yes, at the Apollo Bay Visitor Information Centre on the Great Ocean Road (the only building on the beach side of the road that isn’t the other one).

Will there be session passes available? – Yes, once the allocation of weekend passes ends on March 15 unless sold out so stay tuned.

Can I bring the kids? – Yes, kids 15 & under are free with a ticketed adult. Kids 16-17 are only $35 + Booking Fee for the whole weekend with an adult weekend pass.

Which one is better value? – The Early Albatross weekend pass will be by far the best value if you are thinking of doing a day/night session at all. If you are thinking of bringing the kids then it is much cheaper overall to purchase a weekend pass before March 15.

Q. Artist Applications

I know apps are closed but i’m still thinking of sending it through anyway with lots of attachments. Is that alright? – We love new music but are totally full at the moment and if you send it early then it won’t go into the right folder for next year and will most likely be deleted due to the sheer volume we receive and the amazing efficiency of our nerd team who hate clutter. Best bet is to send it in again in May/June when apps open again.

Q. Stallholder/Food Applications

I want to come to the festival and sell lots of stuff that is already on offer in the town and/or lots of stuff that will break quickly and end up as landfill. Can I apply? – It is suggested you do your research before applying as preference will be given to stallholders and craftspeople offering something unique.

Q. Other Stuff!

Can I bring my dog? - You can bring your dog to the bay if your accommodation allows that but not in to the festival precinct.

Apollo Bay Music Festival 2012 – Conditions of entry

When this ticket is purchased subject to the following conditions from the Promoter, these conditions apply to that purchaser both as conditions of sale and as conditions of admission to the event; otherwise the following conditions apply as conditions of admission to the event:

1. All conditions shown on this ticket are to be read together with all other statements or directives either shown on this ticket or displayed on the premises.

2. This ticket may not be resold on account of it being exceptional value for money in the first place.

3. If the event is cancelled by the Promoter for any reason, only the face value of the ticket will be refunded. If Promoter deems it necessary to abandon the event due to the forces of nature or any other reason, refund of the face value of the ticket is at the discretion of the Promoter.

4. Keep your tickets in a safe place, tickets will not be replaced nor money refunded after purchase.

5. The Promoter reserves the right to change the lineup and/or the date of the event without prior notification. In the event of change of the date or lineup, refunds will not be available.

6. We play rain or shine.

7. Apollo Bay Music Festival is an all ages event. Children 15 years and under are free if accompanied by a parent or guardian holding a valid ticket in their hot little hands. All patrons entering the site must have a valid ticket.

8. The Promoter reserves the right to refuse a ticketholder admission to the event or to evict that person from the event.

9. Entry is at own risk.

10. The Ticket purchaser/holder indemnifies the organisers and Promoters of the Apollo Bay Music Festival event against any claim for personal injury and property damage arising from the negligence by the organisers and Promoter of the event.

11. Personal Cameras and Video recorders are permitted. Any public broadcast of content obtained at Apollo Bay Music Festival must have the express permission of the Promoters and artists. Professional Photographers and Film-makers must have written permission of the Promoters prior to the event.

12. BYO Alcohol or food is not permitted in any of the Venues. but you are responsible for disposing of all your own rubbish including cigarette butts into the receptacles provided. The Coastal environment is a sensitive one and we ask for your respect and help in maintaining it. Weapons, lasers, fireworks, illicit drugs are prohibited items and will not be permitted in to the Venue. All bags/containers are subject to a full search at entry to ensure the safety of patrons. Prohibited items that are confiscated will not be returned.

13. Ticket holders consent to filming and sound recording as members of the audience.

14. Wristbands must be worn for the duration of the festival to allow entry and exit to festival venues.

15. Patrons who wish to consume alcohol must have photographic identification. Anyone found to be supplying or buying alcohol for a minor will be evicted from the Venue and will possibly face criminal charges.

16. In the case of an emergency evacuation or situation, you must follow all official directives.

17. If you feel at any time your or anyone else’s health or safety is threatened, you should contact the nearest Staff member or Volunteer or visit the information tent (signposted and shown on your program). First Aiders will be available on site.