🔥 Blacken Open Air 2025 – Festival Information

📍 Location: Inteye-Arrkwe, Ross River Resort, Arrernte Country
📅 Dates: Gates open Friday, 19 September – Festival ends Monday, 22 September
🎟 Tickets on sale now: blackenopenair.com

🎟️ Tickets

  • On sale now!

  • All ages welcome – Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult

  • Day tickets available at the gate (unless sold out)

🚪 Gates & Access

  • Gates open Friday afternoon, 19 September

  • Pedestrian access: Permitted all weekend

  • Vehicle entry closes: Friday, 19 September at sunset (or when capacity is reached)

  • No vehicle movement after dark

  • Additional parking available outside the main gates

  • All vehicles must leave site by midday Monday, 22 September

🏕️ Camping

  • Camping is included with your ticket

  • First-come, first-served – Arrive early to get a good spot

  • Bring your own gear: tents, swags, vans, etc.

  • Make yourselves comfortable! Couches, shades, mats etc all welcome

🚗 Road Safety

  • Located 85 km down the Ross Highway (sealed bitumen road)

  • Drive cautiously:

    • Sharp bends and narrow, single-lane sections

    • Yield to heavy vehicles by pulling off completely

    • Avoid driving after dark

  • Watch for livestock: Cattle and wild brumbies roam the road

  • Assign spotters to help navigate wildlife hazards

💧 Water

  • Multiple drinking water refill taps on-site (clearly marked)

  • Note: Bore water is safe but may not suit everyone's taste

  • Bottled water available at the bar

🍔 Food

  • On-site food vendors for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee

  • Catering for meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans

  • Hit a supermarket beforehand for snacks

🍻 Alcohol

  • Fully licensed event – NO BYO alcohol

  • Bags and vehicles will be searched upon entry

  • Confiscation of any outside alcohol

  • Look after others – report anyone in distress (intoxication, anxiety, etc.)

💳 Cash & EFTPOS

  • EFTPOS facilities are available

  • Important: Bring sufficient cash in case of Wi-Fi outages

  • No ATMs on site

🚿 Showers & Toilets

  • Flushing toilets and hot showers provided

  • Showers limited to 5 mins per person/day

  • Available for a couple of hours each morning

  • Accessibility amenities are available

🚨 Safety, Security & First Aid

  • 24/7 First Aid and licensed security personnel on-site

  • Respect cultural protocols: Do not climb the red ridge at the back of the campsite

  • Dehydration is serious – drink water regularly!

🐶 Pets

  • No pets allowed

  • Certified assistance dogs welcome

🚫 Prohibited Items & Behaviors

  • ❌ Illicit substances (expect police presence)

  • ❌ Campfires in camping area (only designated fire pits allowed)

  • ❌ Fireworks, drones, glass, generators

  • ❌ Harassment, threats, or disruptive behavior

🔥 Campfires

  • Enjoy communal fires at designated areas

  • Zero tolerance for unauthorized fires – violators may be evicted

🗑️ Waste Management

  • Please take your rubbish home

  • Use the bins and recycling stations provided

  • Smokers: Stomp your butt and bin it

🎥 Media & Photography

  • You may be photographed or filmed

  • By entering, you consent to the use of your image for promotional and archival purposes

  • All rights reserved by Blacken Pty Ltd

🔐 Terms & Conditions

  • Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable

  • Valid for single use only – no duplication allowed

  • Valid photo ID may be required

  • Scalped tickets will be cancelled and denied entry