Welcome to are very first Kirkham Pride 2024
Saturday 21st September

Kirkham Pride does not have an age restriction and customers of all ages are welcome. However, there may be some activity which may be restricted to over 18s and ID checks will be carried out if necessary. We only accept a valid in date passport, driving License or National proof of age ID card that displays the PASS hologram 

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (over 18).

CAPACITIES

There are agreed safe capacities in the main event arena. Once these are reached, there will be no further admissions and entry may become a 1 in 1 out system. This is to ensure the safety of all visitors and this supports our crowd management plan which has been agreed via the Safety Advisory Group and responsible authorities. 

We cannot guarantee you will be granted access at any particular time or to see a particular artist once the arena reaches full capacity. 

We reserve the right to refuse admission to the holder if, in the reasonable opinion of the organiser, the admission of the holder might be a risk to the safety of the audience and/or the holder and/or affect the enjoyment of the audience and/or the running of the event, for example, if the holder appears to be under the influence of drink and/or drugs and/or is acting aggressively and/or we have reached capacities within the event space.

LAST ENTRY

Last entry will be at 5pm on saturday 

SEARCHES AND BAG POLICY

Everyone will be subject to search on entry to the main arena. Please cooperate with stewards who are conducting searches for your safety.

Before entering, detailed searches of clothing and bags will be carried out. Anyone found in possession of illegal substances or contraband goods will be refused admission, ejected from the event and may be handed to the Police. See below list of prohibited items.

We would advise you only bring a bag if you deem it imperative.

We also reserve the right to search whilst inside the event arena. Please assist our security teams by cooperating with all instructions. If customers refuse to be searched, they will be refused entry

Kirkham Pride reserves the right to eject or refuse entry to any persons not wearing official accreditation from the stage area. Any individual acting in a manner deemed inappropriate by management inside an event area may be asked to leave.

FILMING

CCTV is in operation at the event.

Audiences consent to the photography, filming/sound recording of the event as members of the audience, which may be used for promotional purposes. If you do not wish Kirkham Pride to use your picture, please inform the photographer. The events will be filmed and recorded. admittance affirms your consent to the filming and sound recording of yourself as a member of the audience.

CHALLENGE 25

Kirkham pride operates a Challenge 25 Policy. You may be required to present proof of ID on entry and we only accept a valid in date passport, driving license or national proof of age ID card that displays the PASS hologram.

Please drink responsibly, for further information visit www.drinkaware.co.uk

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Strictly no illegal substances are permitted within the event areas. There is a strict ZERO tolerance drugs policy.

No alcohol or glass to be brought into the event areas.

It is against the law to smoke in enclosed spaces.

Kirkham pride reserves the right to refuse admission and confiscate any item which may not be suitable at the event as well as a danger to others or the venue when entering. See the prohibited items list below.

There may be exceptions offered for our accessibility customers which will be communicated separately.

Kirkham pride reserve the right to prohibit any item or goods within our venues, including, but not limited to:

Any other articles which may be a danger to the public or cause nuisance
Any alcohol not purchased on site.
Excessive amounts of cigarettes i.e. more than for personal consumption
Glass bottles, jars or containers
Chinese lanterns or sky lanterns
Illegal substances
Unidentifiable substances
Nitrous oxide & associated equipment (balloons, CO2 dispensers, cream dispensers)
Legal highs, New psychoactive substances (NPS) or equipment associated with NPS.
Portable laser equipment and laser pens
Fireworks / pyrotechnics
Flares / distress flares
Any goods for unauthorised trading
Any items which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon.
Any items which may cause danger, offence or disruption to any other person.
Airhorns & megaphones
Spray cans
Oversized lighters
Catapults
Drones
Sound Systems
Animals other than guide dogs or hearing dogs
Firearms
Explosives

DRONES

Any unmanned aircraft/drone, or radio controls of any size or type, will not be allowed into the event area as a condition of the ticket sale agreement. This is also the policy to any event area where no ticket is required by the public to attend such as queuing areas. If such a device, or controls for such a device, are found then the organisers reserve the right to refuse entry and if necessary pass details to the police.

COMPLAINTS AND FEEDBACK

If you wish to send a complaint or feedback, please email Kirkhampride@hotmail.com and quote your credentials We will aim to respond to complaints within 28 days, with a further 28-day extension added if a more in-depth investigation is required. The deadline for complaints received regarding Kirkham pride is 30th October each year following the event.