Check the website for train timetables. Bus services link up with trains at Bondi Junction Station. Trains run every 15 minutes from Bondi Junction to Central (and some beyond on the Illawarra line) until 12:30am.
Buses will be running regularly from 10:05pm 01:00am between Campbell Parade & Bondi Junction train station. Buses to take are the 380, 381 and 333 (drop off in the Interchange)
Cars - We encourage the use of public transport by all festival goers. However, if you need to drive there is parking at the beach. If you are planning to drink, please do not drive.
Calling volunteers! Shir Madness are looking for student volunteers to help create street teams to promote our first ever Festival of Jewish music and musicians and to help out on the day of the Festival! There'll be lots to do and lots of fun to be had! In addition we are looking for technical students to assist with the technical side of such a big Festival. If you have skills, interest and want to be involved click here to come on board.
Kosher Food Stalls:
Pita-Mix
BBQ - Boerwors, sausages, hamburgers and chicken burgers, salads
Vegetarian soups and stew from Our Big Kitchen
Charity - Challah for Hunger - will be selling flavoured Challah cooked in Our Big Kitchen
Other Food Stalls:
Vegetarian Pizza and Calzone
Dessert trolley - slices, cookies, muffins
Gelato stall - Gelatissimo
Mini pancakes stall
Coffee and chai Stalls
Soft drinks and Alcoholic beverages
Kosher and non-kosher snacks, potato chips, chocolates
OZ HARVEST will be collecting all perishables after the concert for distribution.
ARTS and CRAFTS stalls at the festival will include:
Ceramics Jewellery Glass Works Clothing Scrap Booking Packages
Charity - Print 35 will have a stall displaying gifts for Rosh Hashana
Kids Activities Supervised kids entertainment and activities for ages 3 - 9 years will be provided by Go Seek from 12.00 4.00 pm at the amphitheatre. Activities include singing, dancing, fun games, hair spraying, colouring in, play-doh & crown making. 3 year olds will require parental supervision.
Entry to the festival will not be permitted without valid proof of purchase. Tickets are non-refundable.
No Animals of any kind are permitted at Shir Madness.
Shir Madness is a licensed event. No Alcohol is permitted to be brought into the Festival. There will be a number of licensed bars at the event. Intoxicated persons will be refused entry & service and if necessary removed from the Festival.
I.D. - Everyone at Shir Madness must have ID with them. If you are intending to drink alcohol please have a valid Drivers licenses, Proof of Age Cards or a current, valid passport. For over-18s, student ID cards do not qualify, nor do household bills or letters.
Food - You are permitted to bring home prepared meals with you to Shir Madness. However metal utensils, glass, crockery & soft drinks / juices are not permitted. Sealed water bottles are permitted. There will be a wide variety of good quality food stalls at the event including kosher and Middle Eastern stands with reasonably priced food for purchase. See Above 'FOOD' section.
Water - Taps for water are readily available at the Pavilion and bottled water will also be freely available for purchase.
Sun Protection - If you are walking around the venue please use protection - hats, sunscreen, long sleeves whilst in the sun, its a great day of quality music, we want you to be able to see it all safely!
ATMs - There are several ATMs in close proximity the venue for you to access cash but no ATMs on site.
Bare Feet - You must wear footwear. Thongs & sandals are ok, but you might want to consider some enclosed footwear.
Pass-Outs - Wrist bands will be provided and are to be worn to gain reentry to the Festival.
Security - Shir Madness utilises friendly security that is skilled in large-scale events. They are there to ensure the safety of all patrons.
There will be no cloakrooms available at the event.
Transport - Buses will ordinarily run from local destinations, so that you may not have to worry about parking or driving. Please see the LOCATION section of our site for links to timetables and relevant travel information. Parking is available around the event at cost, see also LOCATION section for links to parking locations and rates.
First Aid - St Johns Ambulance staff will be on-site during the event.
Disabled Facilities - There will be disabled parking, access and amenities for disabled persons.
Refunds - Refunds will not be available. Once the ticket sale is processed the purchase is final. Refunds will only be offered to patrons if the entire show is cancelled or abandoned due to extreme weather conditions.
Schedule - Occasionally changes occur that are out of our control. Scheduled performance times and artist line-ups are subject to change. No refund will be offered in these circumstances.
Smoking - You can not smoke inside the venue.
Lost Property - Enquiries regarding lost property can be made to Bondi Pavilion reception from 9:00am on Monday 17th of August.
Gates Close - Gates will be closed at 10:00pm.
Merchandise - Artists merchandise will be available for sale alongside the signing area.
Cameras - Please note that only small lens still cameras are permitted, no video cameras or recording equipment. It will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.
Prohibited Items - Most are listed above, further items not permitted -
Glass, cans, alcohol, illegal drugs, metal cutlery, crockery, skateboards, boogie boards, milk/bread crates, chairs (folding, portable, camping), anything studded (i.e. belts, wristbands etc.), weapons of any kind, fireworks, video and tape recording devices, professional still cameras (small still cameras ARE allowed), laser lights, umbrellas (bring a plastic poncho or a raincoat instead.), water pistols, any other items considered illegal or dangerous and strictly no animals.
Search - On entry to Shir Madness security will be conducting bag searches. Be patient and assist our security, they are only conducting searches to ensure safety for all.
