INTERNAL REGULATIONS

ARTICLE 1

 
The buyer of an admission ticket & everyone who enters the grounds of the Lokerse Feesten is obliged to follow the guidelines given by the organizers for the purpose of safety and/or preventing nuisance. In case of non-compliance, the organizers have the right to deny persons access to the event and/or remove them.

ARTICLE 2

The following are not permitted on the Lokerse Feesten site:

• PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 14 WITHOUT BEING ACCOMPANIED by a designated adult guardian or parents 
• OWN DRINKS OR OTHER LIQUIDS 
  • All drinks and liquids (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
  • Glass
  • Tins, cartons, drink containers. Exception: empty water bottles are permitted, provided they are not made of glass.
  • Camelbags/hydration packs
• DANGEROUS OR PROHIBITED ITEMS
  • Drugs (the police will be notified immediately upon discovery)
  • Weapons (the police will be notified immediately if found)
  • Knives or other sharp objects
  • Tools (such as screwdrivers, utility knives, nails, screws, etc.)
• FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
  • Fireworks
  • Gas cylinders, gas burners and other flammable materials
  • Candles and open flames
• OBJECTS THAT MAY CAUSE A HAZARD OR DISTURBANCE
  • Flagpoles, tripods, selfie sticks, laser pointers
  • Drones
  • Parasols and large umbrellas with fixed metal tips
  • Inflatable objects (such as balls, swimming pools, inflatable seats, etc.)
  • Tents, tables, benches, folding chairs and other camping equipment
  • Plastic or wooden containers
• PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL
  • Flyers, stickers, posters or other promotional material without prior permission from the organisers
• OTHER
  • Professional photography, video and audio equipment (without prior authorisation)
  • Pressurised aerosols (such as deodorant, hairspray, etc.)
    E-cigarette refills (e-liquids)
  • Animals (with the exception of certified assistance or guide dogs)
  • Items, symbols or texts that may be considered discriminatory, hateful or provocative
  • Any other item deemed by the organisation to be dangerous, disruptive or inappropriate.

This list is not exhaustive. The organisation reserves the right to take additional measures at any time and to ban further items if safety so requires.

ARTICLE 3 

The safety of our visitors, staff and local residents remains an absolute priority for the Lokerse Feesten organisers.

Our safety procedures are reviewed and updated annually in close collaboration with the city council, the police and the emergency services. Based on recent insights and events, existing measures are continually refined and expanded where necessary.

Upon entering the site, all visitors may be subject to a superficial security check. By entering the site, visitors consent to this check and are expected to cooperate. Bags and rucksacks are permitted, but must be opened spontaneously for inspection. The contents may be visually inspected by security staff. The organisers aim for a smooth and efficient entry procedure and therefore request the cooperation of all visitors.

The organisers reserve the right to:

• verify the visitor’s age using any document proving their age 
• ask the visitor to empty the pockets of their clothing 
• ask the visitor to open and/or empty handbags and other bags 
• to carry out electronic surveillance using cameras that track and record visitors’ movements.

Practical tips to ensure a smooth entry process:

• Come to the event travelling as light as possible
• Bring only essential items
• Avoid bringing bags and rucksacks where possible

We would like to thank all visitors for their understanding, respect and cooperation. Together, we can ensure a safe, enjoyable and unforgettable festival experience.

ARTICLE 4 

The organizers further reserve the right to deny access to the event or remove from the event, any person:

suspected of being in possession of weapons, drugs or any other object posing a security risk 
whose behavior suggests that he/she is involved in drug trafficking or who in the past has been found in possession of weapons or drugs on the premises or its surroundings 
who causes or has caused in the past serious difficulties on the premises or around it 
who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  

ARTICLE 5 

All image & sound recordings made on the grounds of Lokerse Feesten by or with the permission of the organizers can be used for broadcasting. Upon entering the grounds, the visitor automatically relinquishes all rights for the use of these.

ARTICLE 6

At the request of the organizers, one must be able to present a valid admission ticket at all times. If someone is unable to present a valid admission ticket, he or she must leave the Lokerse Feesten grounds.

ARTICLE 7

If the grounds are closed for security or other reasons, people with a valid admission ticket can also be denied access to the Lokerse Feesten grounds (temporarily).

ARTICLE 8 

If a crime is observed, the police will always be informed.