Other Important Stuff

Can we bring dogs?

We absolutely welcome well-behaved dogs, but please ensure they are kept on a short lead at all times, and you clear up after them.

Please be aware that the marquees can get crowded and noisy during the evenings and can be a stressful environment for dogs. We also acknowledge that some attendees may not be comfortable being in close proximity to dogs. For these reasons, we would prefer that dogs are not brought into the marquees after 7pm. If at any time we believe it is not appropriate or safe for your dog to be in a particular area, you may be asked to move.

Can I leave the site and come back again?

You are welcome to leave the site and return if you wish (although we can’t imagine why you would want to!). Please be aware that the gate will be locked between midnight and 8am. If you do leave / return, please be aware that you will not be permitted to take your vehicle onto the camping area, and please take extra care if returning whilst it is dark.

 If you do leave the site during the day, please remember to keep your wristband on. For security reasons, you will not be allowed re-entry without it.

Will there be merchandise available to buy?

Yes, definitely! It’s one of the best ways to support the festival and the artists. There will be merch stalls in the arena so make sure you pop along and say hi to your favourite artists and check out the merch.

 We’ll be selling official festival merch, but this will only be available on our website to pre-order, for collection at the festival. We will not be selling merch at the event, so please make sure you pre-order to avoid disappointment.

Can we bring camping chairs into the arena?

You are more than welcome to bring chairs, small tables, picnics, and blankets into the open air arena.

Unless you have a mobility issue, please do not bring chairs into the marquees. If you do need a chair, we ask that you sit around the edge of the marquee and not in front of the stage.

Can we smoke and vape on site?

We do allow smoking and vaping in the campsite and arena, although we ask that you are mindful of those around you and avoid smoking in close proximity to children.

 Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited in marquees and around the food vans and merch stalls.

 Please ensure you carefully dispose of cigarette ends into the ashtrays provided or another suitable receptable.

What do I need to make sure I bring?

Please do not take this as a complete list, but we’ve done our best to think of things to bring:

Cash / card – to buy loads of amazing merch and food

Phone – for finding friends and taking snaps

Sunglasses – to avoid that glare and just generally look cool

Insect repellant – the horseflies are fierce and feisty!

Sun cream – we don’t want any lobsters!

Wellies / waterproof jacket – hopefully you won’t need them, but hey, it’s English springtime!

Baby wipes – for a quick freshen up (please try to buy compostable ones)

Water bottle – please try and stay hydrated at all times. There’ll be drinking water, and free squash available

Torch – guy ropes can be a monster in the dark!

Toiletries – soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and toothbrush

Medication

Spare warm clothes – the nights can get nippy!

Donations of packs of new children’s underwear for our Clothing Bank Appeal

Plenty of smiles and hugs – because you can never have enough….

Will there be a shop on site if I forget something?

We will have a small shop, with crisps, snacks, some toiletries, and other essentials. There’ll also be Pot Noodles and a kettle so you can make a quick snack.

This is ‘Pay What You Want / Can’ honesty shop. There will be a donation bucket for you to pay for what you take. We don’t put prices on anything, so if you’re unsure, just pay what you normally would expect to in a supermarket.

However, we know times are incredibly tough. If you are struggling, please, please, please have a snack on us. No-one will be checking or judging, as we’re all family. We just want everyone to spend a few days escaping from reality and recharging emotional batteries.

Please do not feel that you have to put money in the bucket every time you visit the shop. You can just pay at the end of the day, the end of the festival, or even PayPal us when you get home (wrootrocks@gmail.com).

There will be a few things available that we won’t leave out, as we don’t want children to get their hands on them, such as painkillers and Rennies. If there is anything at all you need, please ask one of the team.

Will there be recycling facilities?

So, we have to be honest – handling the rubbish and recycling is our biggest (and most expensive) headache. Neil usually has to spend the day after each festival climbing into the huge wheelie bins and physically sorting through all of the rubbish, as we are required to segregate it. We understand that it’s not always obvious what goes in which bin. So, this year, we are going to try and make sure all of the bins are clearly labelled up.

So we are pleading for your help to do the following:

Please do not put large items, such as broken camping chairs, in the bins. We would appreciate it if you could take these home with you.

Please check the labels on the bins to make sure you are using the correct one.

Please do not put pizza boxes in the cardboard bin, as these cannot be recycled.

Please crush your empty cans if possible.

Will you be running the raffle again?

Absolutely! We will be selling tickets throughout the festival. Just grab one of our lovely volunteers who’ll be wandering around with books of raffle tickets

As usual, the top prize will be a family ticket to next year’s Ey Up Mi Duck. All proceeds go to the amazing local cancer support charity Team Verrico. Paul, Jackie and the Verrico team will be around all weekend, being their usual awesome selves and helping us out.

Unfortunately, due to time and space restrictions, we are unable to accept any donations of raffle prizes.

Will you be running the Clothing Bank Appeal again?

Yes! We will have a collection point for packs of new unopened packs of children’s underwear, vests and socks. The Clothing Bank do an incredible job of tackling clothing poverty, by collecting unwanted clothing and donating it to those most in need. Last year, you guys were absolutely incredible and donated over 100 packs – we’d love to beat that this year. These donations really do make a difference.

How can I keep up to date with what’s going on at the festival?

If you haven’t already, we’d suggest you join the Ey Up Mi Duck Music Festival Group on Facebook. Its a great way to find out what’s going on in the lead up to and during the festival. It’s also a great way to connect with other attendees, and ask for advice, support and help or just shout out for things you’ve forgotten.

We’ll also be emailing out information in the weeks before the festival. We’d ask that you keep a look out for these, including checking your spam folder.

How can we make your lives easier?

Honestly? By just being your usual awesome, wonderful selves. Seeing our amazing Wroot Rocks community together in a field, smiling, hugging, laughing, enjoying, makes every single one of our many sleepless nights totally and utterly worthwhile.

However, we also recognise that this can be an overwhelming experience. If you do struggle, please just reach out, whether that’s to someone you know, or to us. We can always find you a quiet corner. The one thing that we are sure of is the support and love that exists in a small field in the middle of nowhere every May.

When is next year’s Ey Up Mi Duck and when do tickets go on sale?

Next year’s Ey Up Mi Duck will be on 7th – 9th May 2027, and tickets go on sale straight after this year’s festival, on Monday 11th May at 10.00am. Tickets will be available on www.wrootrocks.com

We can’t wait to see you all in a field soon!

Have a safe journey

Best Wishes,

Neil, Amber, and the Wroot Rocks Team xx