FAQs

There will be searches and wand checks at the site entrance and bag checks across all venues. No  large bags or rucksacks over A4 in size will be permitted on site. Please don’t bring in any glass, alcohol, drugs or anything that can be used as a weapon. There are no cloakroom facilities at the festival.

The Sounds from the Other City wristband exchange is located at the Maxwell Building, University of Salford, Crescent, Salford, M5 4WT.  You’ll need to visit here first to exchange your ticket for a wristband that will gain you access to the individual venues, including afterparty venues. It opens at 2pm on the day of the festival, Sunday May 3rd and closes at 7pm.

Please note, sometimes we have long queues at the beginning of the event. The Maxwell Building has an accessible ramp, located at the main entrance. If you have access requirements you can use this  entrance to enter the festival quickly and easily.

We want to welcome as many people as possible to the festival. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 

Some of our venues are licensed premises with individual rules that prohibit people under the age of 18 after certain hours so access may be restricted.

Please note that not all performances at SFTOC will be suitable for all ages. If you have any questions about specific elements of the programme please email us on [email protected]. 

We aren’t able to provide welfare provisions for animals at SFTOC (water bowls, poop bins etc) so we don’t encourage people to bring dogs, however there are open air areas of the site that are open to any four legged friends under the supervision and care of ticket holders. We expect the same level of behaviour as we would from our human guests though so any fighting, biting or pooping will result in you being asked to leave.

Entries to venues and stages are subject to capacity. If our security team advises that a venue is at full capacity they will employ a one-in one-out policy for your safety so please be patient. If there are specific acts you are particularly keen to catch, head to your venue of choice early.