To keep everyone safe, the following items are not permitted at Sound Clash Events or partner venues. Security may search bags, clothing, and personal belongings on entry. Anyone found with prohibited items may be refused entry or removed without a refund.
Our prohibited items list may differ from an event’s venue’s list, please ensure you check the venue’s prohibited items list before the event takes place.
Strictly prohibited
- Weapons, knives, blades, firearms, imitation weapons, or any object intended to cause harm.
- Illegal drugs, psychoactive substances, nitrous oxide, drug paraphernalia, or unidentifiable substances.
- Alcohol brought from outside the venue (unless allowed in writing on the event page).
- Glass bottles, glass containers, cans, or outside food and drink, unless agreed in advance for medical or accessibility reasons.
- Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs, lasers, pyrotechnics, or anything that produces flames, sparks, or smoke.
- Aerosols, compressed gas canisters, helium tanks, or spray paint.
- Dangerous or oversized items, including large umbrellas, poles, flags, banners with poles, and hard-sided luggage.
- Drones, hoverboards, e-scooters, skateboards, or similar personal transport devices inside the venue.
- Animals or pets, except registered assistance animals where permitted.
Not permitted without approval
- Professional cameras, detachable-lens cameras, video cameras, tripods, gimbals, or filming equipment. Professional cameras are defined as any camera with a detachable lens.
- Drones or livestreaming equipment.
- Large speakers, PA equipment, DJ controllers, or production equipment.
- Marketing materials, flyers, stickers, merchandise, or promotional items intended for distribution relating to a different / competing event or cause.
- Masks, full or partial-face coverings, or helmets that prevent identification, except for approved religious, medical, accessibility, or performance reasons.
- Costumes, props, or inflatable items that obstruct views, block walkways, or could be used unsafely.
Venue and safety rules
- Bags larger than A4 size / 30cm x 40cm may be refused or subject to a search.
- All attendees may be subject to security checks, bag searches, ID checks, and pat-downs before entry.
- Prohibited items cannot be stored at the venue unless a cloakroom or secure storage service is available and permitted to be used in this circumstance.
- Confiscated illegal items may be handed to police or venue security.
- Sound Clash Events and the venue are not responsible for confiscated, lost, or damaged personal belongings.
Medical and accessibility exceptions
Essential medication, medical devices, and accessibility equipment are permitted where reasonably required. Please contact welfare@soundclashevents.com before the event if you need to bring essential medication, medical food or drink, or specialist equipment, so we can make appropriate arrangements.