Skip to main content
All Posts By

beerfestival

Jan 01
Love0

North East Independent Beer Awards return to Gateshead.

By The Festival

Prestigious awards ceremony chooses local beer festival as host

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has chosen to return to the Gateshead Beer and Music Festival on Friday 1st May as the host for their annual North East Independent Beer Awards.

The festival is celebrating its 15th birthday this year and will provide the venue for the judges to decide on the best beers and ales from the region. The North East champions in each category will join the 7 other regional champions from the UK in moving forward to the national awards, which are held at BeerX, the UK’s largest independent craft brewing trade show.

The awards represent the very best beer from the UK’s independent brewers and are judged by fellow brewers and industry experts, making these awards the “Brewers’ Choice” awards in the UK.

“The North East regional beer competition and awards will showcase the best beers and breweries from Sheffield to Berwick on Tweed. Some 180 real ales of varying styles are entered into the competition and we are pleased that these will then be available for consumption at the Gateshead Beer and Music Festival weekend.’’

Apr 25
Love0

Be aware of fake ticket sales

By The Festival

Be aware of fake ticket sales!

In previous year’s we have noticed an increase in fake posts offering tickets for sale (Usually at a huge discount” – we will remove and block any that we are aware of but please remember to be vigilant!

This appears to be increasingly common for large events like ours.

It is best to always buy your tickets directly from our website or our clubhouse!

If you are buying tickets from someone else, make sure you know who you are dealing with, and remember not to exchange any money up front.

Jun 06
Love0

Summer Fest Entry Policy

By Summer Fest

Summer Fest  – Entry Policy

(Please read prior to purchasing tickets)

We work hard to provide a community environment for all to enjoy. However, for several reasons, we are restricting the number of under 18’s an adult can accompany into the festival.

We respectfully ask that *only your own children attend the festival with you*, ‘vouching’ for a friend of your child will not be permitted, as we are limiting the number of under 18’s attending.

For the Summer Fest we are running a new ‘wrist bands’ for all policy.

Over 18’s

In line with our Challenge 25 policy , if you’re lucky enough to look under 25 you will be asked for ID at the gate, where it will be checked prior to entry.

  • All over 18’s will be issued a wrist band. Wrist bands are to be worn at all times – it’s your proof of entry and you will need it to be served at the bar –
  • ‘no wrist band = no serve’ at the bar.

Accompanied children/under 18’s

  • Your child will be signed in at the gate and issued with a wrist band. Wrist bands are to be worn at all times.
  • Any under 18’s who do not have a wrist band will have their names checked against the sign-in sheet and may be asked to leave by our security staff if proof of entry isn’t found.

Please advise our security staff if you have any issues with your wrist band.

If you purchase a ticket online and your ID does not meet the security staff requirements, entry will not be permitted and there will be no refunds. Please do not purchase tickets for anyone under 18yrs, as entry will not be permitted not refunds issued

Sorry to bring the mood down with all the rules, we thank you in advance for your support in ensuring this year’s Summer Fest has the same laid back family friendly vibe we are all used to. See you in August!