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ATP Australia, Sydney - FAQs

  • Who do I go to for press?

    For press enquiries please contact Kylie Whyte - kywhyte@bigpond.net.au

    For photo downloads please visit - www.atpfestival.com/events/au/press 

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  • When is it?

    All Tomorrow's Parties and Sydney Festival will present a one day program on Saturday January 17th, which will then be repeated on January 18th. 

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  • Can I buy tickets if I am under 18?

    From the Sydney Festival website: 

    All Tomorrow's Parties is strictly an 18 event and you will have to provide ID to attend the event. Given the unique nature of the site, the particular travel arrangements required and the difficulty of providing facilities on the island to make the event comfortable for children of all ages, ATP in Sydney will be an adult only event. Sydney Festival offers a variety of family friendly events as part of the program, see our Free Events and Family Events for more details.

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  • What should I bring with me?

    From the Sydney Festival website: 
    • The event will last all day and into the night and three of the stages will be outdoors so bring sunscreen and a hat and wear comfortable shoes.
    • Bring ID, your ticket, a watch, any medication you need, a charged mobile phone, pen and enough cash for the day.
    • If it is raining bring a rain coat.
    • The temperature does drop once the sun sets and the island can be windy so bring a wind jacket or warm top.
    • There is no cloaking facility available on the island and you will need to keep your possessions with you so we recommend a moderately sized bag or backpack.
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  • How do I get to Cockatoo Island?

    From the Sydney Festival website:

    • Your ATP ticket includes a return boat to Cockatoo Island.
    • Boats depart from three locations (Circular Quay, King Street Wharf, and Birkenhead Point) from 10am each day.
    • You can choose what time and which wharf you will depart from (subject to availability)
    • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before you are due to depart to avoid disappointment.
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  • Do I have to travel to the island at the time on my ticket?

    From the Sydney Festival website: 

    Yes, space is allocated on the boats so that we can get every one on and off the island. It's important that you stick to your scheduled departure time to the island to make the day a fun and relaxed experience for every one.

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  • How do I get off the island?

    From the Sydney Festival website:

    • Your ATP ticket includes a return boat fare to and from Cockatoo Island.
    • Boats will be departing post Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds every 20-30 minutes until 1am.
    • There will also be public ferries departing from Cockatoo Island hourly during the afternoon (usual fares will apply).
    • You may also leave the island via water taxi. Call H2O Taxis on 1300 420 829.
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  • Can I arrive on the island via a water taxi or a private vessel?

    From the Sydney Festival website:

    - Private vessels are not permitted to dock at the island.
    - You may catch a water taxi to and from the island.

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  • Is there wheelchair accessibility?

    From the Sydney Festival website: 

    Yes. Sydney Festival will reserve some tickets and there will be accessible boats.

    Please note that the island does not have full accessibility - the top of the island is not wheelchair accessible. The two main stages are in the accessible area.

    Wheelchair accessible vessels will ONLY depart from King Street Wharf.

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  • What if it’s raining on the day?

    From the Sydney Festival website:

    The event will go ahead rain or shine.

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  • Will there be food and drink on the island?

    From the Sydney Festival website: 

    • There will be a number of licensed indoor and outdoor bars and food outlets on the island including wine and cocktail bars plus tapas and global cuisine.
    • The island is licensed but BYO alcohol is prohibited due to Responsible Service of Alcohol regulations. Intoxicated or drug affected people will not be allowed on the boats or on to the island.
    • You may bring unopened bottles of water (no glass) and small amounts of food on to the island but picnic baskets and eskys will not be allowed.
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  • How can I help look after the island and the environment?

    From the Sydney Festival website:

    Cockatoo Island is a lovely spot and we want to leave it the way we found it. Please help us keep the island beautiful and to do your bit for the environment by putting your garbage in the bins following the directions provided and also using the recycling stations.

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  • Will I get to see all the acts on the ATP line-up play?

    From the Sydney Festival website:

    Regardless of what boat time you book, you will be able to see the following acts perform: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Saints, Spiritualized, Laughing Clowns, The Necks, James 'Blood' Ulmer, Robert Forster, Michael Gira, Harmonia, and more which are yet to be announced. Other acts may fall either side of the later arriving and earlier departing boats so book early to see the maximum number of acts. 

    Live music will finish by 11.00pm and DJ's and other entertainment will carry on until just prior to the last scheduled boat departure.

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  • Who can I contact regarding lost property?

    Cockatoo Island Lost & Found: email- mail@sydneyfestival.org.au or phone- 8248 6500
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