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Festival Republic Creates The First One Off Pilot Camping Festival At Download

Written by Johnson Stephen on May 26, 2021

download pilot logo Festival Republic today confirm that a three-day, 10,000 capacity, camping only festival will take place June 2021 as part of the second phase of the Government’s scientific ‘Events Research Programme’.

In the true spirit of rock, the ‘Download Pilot’ will take place on 18-20 download pilot map June 2021 on the hallowed grounds of Donington Park, the home of rock and metal since 1980. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday 1 June 2021 for the longstanding loyal existing Download Festival 2022 ticket holders, before general on sale on Thursday 3 June 2021.

Full band line-up announcement Friday 28 May 2021.

The very first major camping event of its kind, the specially created ‘Download Pilot’ event will form part of the second phase of the Government’s scientific ‘Events Research Programme’. The attendance at the ‘Download Pilot’ will provide additional evidence for government, event organisers and consumers on the logistical and practical considerations of re-opening events safely, including multi-day events.

Whilst festival goers will not be socially distanced or required to wear face coverings once inside the festival, they will be required to follow existing Government guidance when travelling to and from Donington Park and adhere to rules set out by the festival organisers. Attendees must have proof of a negative lateral flow test result to enter the festival.

As part of the wider scientific research on the trial events, the Download Pilot attendees will also be asked to take a PCR test before and after the event to gather further evidence on the safety of the festival camping experience, reduced social distancing and the removal of non-pharmaceutical interventions like face coverings. They will also have to provide contact details for NHS Test and Trace to ensure everyone can be traced in the event of an audience member receiving a positive test after the event.