State Fayre | Personal Safety

We’re so excited for you to join us this summer and want you to have the time of your life.

We want you to know that as well as providing the best possible festival experience, our ticket holders well-being is our number one priority. It’s incredibly important that everyone feels safe and joins together as a community.

There are several initiatives that offer support and guidance in both the campsites and the arena, and we’re proud to be partnering with some amazing organisations on some forward thinking campaigns.

We want our festival to be a place of love, happiness and togetherness.

Check back for updates. 

We will not tolerate violence against women and girls at State Fayre. If you see something, say something and intervene where it is safe to do so. Our staff are here to help, and are never too far away.

AIM
Safeguard women and girls from sexual violence by being proactive
Support vulnerable people through intervention
Identify sexual predatory behaviour to prevent offence with intervention

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR IN A VICTIM
Does the person look uncomfortable or upset?
Are they trying to escape or move away?
Do they seem frightened?
When you make eye contact, do they respond in a way that makes you think they want help?

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR IN A PERPETRATOR
Loitering without a legitimate reason
Making unwanted contact towards others
Sexualised or misogynistic comments
Harassing or stalking behaviour
Possession of items indicative of preparing to commit sexual violence
Aggressive & dominating behaviour
Sexually inappropriate behaviour
Returning despite intervention

WHERE TO GO FOR ASSISTANCE
AIR Hubs are open 24 hours and offer assistance, information and response
Welfare and medical are open 24 hours
Stewards are roaming the site and can be spotted wearing high vis
Check the festival map for locations.

HOW TO INTERVENE
Distract and interrupt what is happening. You could ask for directions or pretend to be a friend of the victim
Delegate and ask someone to help, seek out a member of staff
Delay your response by checking in on the victim after the incident if you do not feel like you can intervene sooner. It’s never too late to act
Direct response is possible by calling out a perpetrator or naming what is happening to make everyone aware that it is not ok
Document the incident so it can be followed up later. This is best to do when the victim is already being helped by one of the other strategies as their welfare should be the primary concern

WHERE TO FIND OUT MORE
Safe Gigs For Women are an intersectional organisation that works to fight sexual violence at live music events, and can provide advice and information about bystander intervention. Find them on the festival map.

At State Fayre we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment, discrimination, or violence. This includes, but is not limited to:

Harassment or abuse based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, body size, disability, appearance, religion, citizenship, or any other personal characteristic.
Sexual harassment, unwanted physical contact, or threatening behaviour.
Any act of violence, intimidation, or aggressive behaviour.

Anyone failing to comply will be evicted from the festival.

We encourage everyone to look out for each other and speak up if something doesn’t feel right. If you see or experience inappropriate behaviour, report it to festival staff, security, or your nearest AIR Hub.

Let’s work together to ensure State Fayre is a space where everyone can enjoy themselves in an environment built on respect and inclusion.

State Fayre will be supporting the Ask 4 Angela campaign while briefing all staff and volunteers of the procedure and publicising it via posters around the festival. Although, it is important that our ticket holders feel they can report something and ask for help/support via any means while at the festival. 

If you are experiencing anxiety, struggling with any mental health concerns, or having a bad experience with drugs and alcohol then come and see our Welfare team who offer confidential support and a place to stay for however long you need. They are non-judgemental and can link in with other agencies on site and in the community to ensure you get the right help. The main aim is for you to be able to return to the festival to enjoy it and feel safe in doing so.

2026 map coming soon – check back for updates

A competent event medical provider will be covering the full medical provision at State Fayre. We hope no one will need to use these facilities but, if they do, we can get medical help to anyone who requires it quickly and efficiently.

Check back for updates.

We totally understand we all need to take a break every now and then, even after watching your favourite artist.The Sensory Calm Tent in the arena for sensory regulation and decompression.This space offers co-regulation, emotional support, and onsite mental health first aid. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just need a moment to pause and reset, this is your safe space to take a breath.

Our campaign to promote safety around drugs and alcohol, consent and keeping an eye out for one another. We want to create an environment where everyone feels safe.
We want to create an environment where everyone feels safe. Remember:

There is no safe level of drug use.
Tolerance can vary depending on person, what you have eaten and done in a day.
Get help if someone feels unsafe or unwell.
Our staff are here to help, not judge.
Don’t be a state – hydrate. Alternate alcohol with water. If your head is not in the right place, get out of the crowd and tell someone how you feel.
Leave the mixing to the DJ. Mixing substances is always risky.
Eat, sleep, rehydrate, check in with your mates.
Don’t feel pressured to do anything you don’t want to do. Someone can’t consent if they are drunk or high.
Stick together. Don’t leave anyone behind.

At State Fayre you will see hundreds of security members patrolling and positioned around the festival. They are all briefed on the above topics including how important it is to operate from a place of belief and treat everyone with kindness and respect. We want our ticket holders to know you can go to any of our security team members to report an incident, find out information, have a friendly chat or find help. Are staff are here to help and not judge.
If you spot something that doesn’t feel right, trust your gut and report it to security staff straight away.

Medical & Health Assistance - In an emergency: Call 999 and alert a steward or a security person wearing a tabard who will know the way to the nearest medical facility and will be able to contact Medical by radio.
Depending on the problem, you may be advised to go to a medical point, or a medical response may be sent to you. This could be an ambulance, paramedic or first responder. Staff at the medical centre are fully qualified medics who are experienced in working at festivals. The centre is equipped to deal with everything from cuts and bruises to major trauma and cardiac arrest. Whenever it can be done safely, people are treated on site and very few have to be sent to hospital. As well as doctors and nurses, the medical team includes physiotherapists, podiatrists, a mental health team and an X ray unit.

Arena patrols (during Arena opening hours)
Teams of first responders patrol the arena, providing first aid, advice and basic life support.

Festival Republic does not condone the use of drugs. Drug enforcement laws are as applicable onsite as anywhere else in the UK and it is, therefore, illegal to buy, sell or possess drugs. All drugs are potentially dangerous, there are no harmless drugs. The only way to avoid risks is to not take drugs at all. This goes for new psychoactive substances (formerly known as “legal highs”) as well.

We still want our festival-goers to know that you can come to us for help if you or your friends need it, without fear of getting in trouble at any time.

If you or someone you are with has a bad reaction and needs medical help, talk to the nearest member of staff immediately. Let the medics know what has been taken, we are here to lister, you could save your friend’s life. We guarantee you will not get in trouble. People who are overdosing can go downhill very quickly so don’t delay in seeking help.

If you take drugs and become ill, depressed or concerned, make sure you ask the nearest member of staff to direct you to our Medical Tent or Wellbeing Tent.

Always be honest with medics and wellbeing teams about what you have consumed so that they know how best to help you.

We operate a challenge 25 policy at the festival. Although legal, alcohol still has harmful impacts on your body. Remember:

Pace yourself.
Try to avoid getting too intoxicated in unfamiliar situations. You can lose control, make risky decisions and become less aware of danger.
Alcohol and other drugs can impair your judgement. Don’t feel pressured into doing anything you aren’t comfortable with.
If you are having a bad time or struggling but don’t feel you need medical attention, visit the Welfare Team.
If you need medical attention, visit the Medical Tent or ask the nearest member of staff to help you.
If someone becomes unconscious or unresponsive, put them in the recovery position (on their side) and seek immediate medical attention by alerting the nearest member of security.
Alternate alcoholic drinks with soft drinks.
If you are drinking from early in the day, try to stick to drinks with a lower ABV, for example, lager rather than spirits.
Alcohol is the most common substance used to spike drinks. Never leave drinks unattended and don’t accept a drink from someone you don’t know.
Mixing alcohol with drugs has been a common factor in some recent drug-related deaths connected with festivals.

If you have lost a child or a person, please contact a member of staff or police officer wearing a hi viz tabard immediately.

Campfires are not allowed anywhere at the festival, including the campsites. This is to support the Air Quality Action Plan and in consideration of local impacts as set out in our Green Nation Charter. Anyone seen creating or fuelling a fire will be evicted from the festival site. We have to continue to protect our future on this planet.

Do not bring a weapon as you will pose a risk to yourself and others.

Do not bring anything that could reasonably be considered for use as a weapon including oversized lighters or any item which may cause danger, offence or disruption to any other person. Please refer to our prohibited items list here under the “what you can and can’t bring" section.

Being found in possession of a flare or firework at a music event is now a criminal offence. Anyone found in possession will be removed from site and could face up to 3 months in prison and/or a fine.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, highly poisonous gas that can kill in minutes. Never take a portable barbecue – or lit charcoal – into an enclosed space like a tent or caravan. Disposable BBQs and campfires are banned at State Fayre Festival. Make sure exhaust fumes from generators are properly vented away from occupied areas.

If you think you have potentially been exposed to carbon monoxide whilst at the festival, please contact a steward immediately.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Tiredness and confusion
Stomach pain
Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing

The Event is produced for the enjoyment of all those who attend. Any person who disrupts the Event under any of the below sections will leave themselves liable for eviction from the Event. The decision as to the eviction will be at the discretion of the Eviction Team / Security Coordinator following advice from security personnel. Persons will be liable for eviction under the following circumstances:

Reasons for eviction:

Entering or being inside the Event without a ticket or relevant pass/ wristband;
Unacceptable, disruptive or anti-social behaviour; *
Having been arrested or cautioned in connection with a criminal offence, pending or post-hand-over to the Police.


*Unacceptable behaviour that can lead to eviction includes but is not limited to:

illegal activity;
breaching the terms and conditions of entry;
failing to submit to a search as a condition of entry:
offensive behaviour;
throwing hard objects in the direction of people;
encouraging others to behave badly by incitement;
preventing security or emergency responders reacting to a situation; committing a criminal offence but not arrested by the police; in possession of unlawful drugs;
unofficially selling alcohol, tobacco, counterfeit goods or any other unauthorized goods;
ticket scalping;
any other behaviour that leaves the Event open to prosecution or is not conducive to maintaining a safe Event.
All evictees will be processed via Eviction Team / Security Coordinator, and their wristbands / tickets will be removed to prevent them from re-entering the Event.
All persons presented for eviction by security will be interviewed by the Eviction Team / Security Coordinator who are independent of security, and their details will be recorded in a database with their full personal details, a photograph, date and time and the reasons for eviction.
All evictees will be able to make a free telephone call if they do not have a cell phone to contact members of their group and/or family.
Evictees will need to phone a friend at the Event to collect their belongings before their eviction as they will not be permitted back into the Event to find them. We will not be responsible for ensuring that they leave the Event with their belongings.
Evictees will receive a letter detailing the eviction process and details of onward transportation.
Evictees are normally evicted from the Event via the public transport hub/taxi rank.
Evictees are liable to receive a life time ban from purchasing tickets or working/volunteering for any LNE Events.