REBEL TATTOO FEST – TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last updated: September 2026

These Terms and Conditions apply to Rebel Tattoo Fest, taking place at Longthorns Farm, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH from Friday 2 July to Sunday 4 July 2027.

Rebel Tattoo Fest is organised by Rebel Makers Collective, trading as Rebel Tattoo Fest (“the Organiser”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

Email: info@rebeltattoofest.co.uk
 

By purchasing a ticket, booking camping, submitting an application, accepting a pitch or attending the festival, you agree to the relevant sections of these Terms and Conditions.

Nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights.
 

1. Festival dates and opening times

Friday 2 July 2027:

• Campsite arrival between 4pm and 10pm.

• Music, food and drinks will be available.

• No tattooing or piercing will take place on Friday.

Saturday 3 July 2027:

• Festival opens at 10am.

• Tattooing takes place between 10am and 8pm.

• Festival closes at 10pm.

Sunday 4 July 2027:

• Festival and tattooing open at 10am.

• Tattooing and public festival activities finish at 6pm.

• The site closes to members of the public at 6pm.

A private party for authorised artists, traders and event crew will take place after the public festival closes on Sunday. Public tickets do not include entry to this party.

Opening times, schedules and individual appearances may be changed where reasonably necessary. Any significant changes will be communicated through our website, social media or directly to ticket holders.
 

2. Tickets

A valid ticket is required for entry unless an exception is expressly stated.

Anyone aged 13 or under requires a child ticket. Children under five may attend free of charge but must still be included in the booking where the ticket system allows.

Anyone under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult aged 18 or over at all times.

Tickets will normally be issued electronically. Customers are responsible for providing a correct email address and having their ticket or QR code available on arrival.

A ticket grants entry only for the date, duration and ticket type purchased. Camping, tattoos, piercings, food, drinks, merchandise and separately priced activities are not included unless clearly stated.

Tickets must not be copied, altered or used more than once. We may refuse entry where a ticket appears invalid, duplicated, fraudulent or previously used.
 

3. Ticket transfers and resale

Tickets may be transferred to another person.

The original purchaser remains responsible for ensuring that the new attendee receives these Terms and Conditions and any important festival information.

Tickets must not be resold for more than their original face value plus any genuine booking fee paid. Tickets advertised or sold fraudulently, commercially or above face value may be cancelled.

Where the ticket provider offers an official transfer facility, customers should use that facility. We may ask for the original purchaser’s details before accepting a transferred ticket.
 

4. Ticket refunds

Tickets are non-refundable if you:

• Change your mind.

• Can no longer attend.

• Arrive late or leave early.

• Are refused entry or removed for breaching these terms.

• Fail to use your ticket.

• Are unable to attend because of travel, accommodation, weather or personal circumstances.

Event tickets for a specified date do not normally carry a 14-day cooling-off right. This does not affect any statutory right you may have where the festival is cancelled or materially changed.

If Rebel Tattoo Fest is cancelled and does not take place, ticket holders will be entitled to a refund of the ticket price paid to the Organiser, subject to applicable law.

We are not responsible for separately arranged travel, accommodation, childcare, loss of earnings or other consequential expenses. Customers are advised to consider appropriate travel or cancellation insurance.

If the event is postponed or materially changed, we will explain the available options. Any refund entitlement will be dealt with in accordance with applicable consumer law.

Minor timetable changes, artist withdrawals, substitutions, weather-related adjustments or changes to individual attractions will not normally constitute cancellation or a material change.

5. Admission and wristbands

Admission is subject to presentation of a valid ticket and compliance with these terms.

Wristbands may be issued and must be worn for the duration of attendance. Removed, transferred, damaged or altered wristbands may become invalid.

Re-entry is permitted while the relevant ticket and wristband remain valid.

We may operate bag searches and reasonable security checks as a condition of entry. Anyone refusing a reasonable search may be refused admission.

We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove anyone who:

• Behaves dangerously, aggressively, abusively or illegally.

• Harasses or discriminates against another person.

• Is excessively intoxicated.

• Is in possession of a prohibited item.

• Fails to follow a reasonable instruction from event staff, security, the venue or emergency services.

• Creates a safety risk or significantly disrupts the event.

No refund will be issued to anyone refused entry or removed because of their behaviour or breach of these terms.

6. Children and young people

Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

Parents and guardians are responsible for deciding whether festival content is suitable for their children. The event may contain tattoo imagery, alternative or horror-inspired artwork, strong language, loud music and products intended for adults.

Children must not enter restricted work areas, touch tattooing or piercing equipment or interfere with artists while they are working.

7. Tattooing and piercing

Tattooing is strictly limited to people aged 18 or over. Parental permission cannot be accepted as an alternative to the legal minimum age.

Tattoo artists may request valid photographic identification from anyone who appears under 25. Anyone unable to provide acceptable ID may be refused tattooing without compensation from the Organiser.

Customers must not be tattooed or pierced while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The individual practitioner has the final decision about whether it is safe or appropriate to proceed.

Tattoo and piercing appointments, designs, deposits, prices, consent, aftercare and customer complaints are agreed directly between the customer and the independent artist or piercer.

The Organiser provides the event and booth space but is not a party to the contract for an individual tattoo or piercing. Concerns about the work or service provided must first be raised with the relevant practitioner.

Nothing in these terms excludes liability arising from the Organiser’s own negligence or any liability which cannot legally be excluded.

8. Dogs and assistance dogs

Dogs are welcome in permitted outdoor areas but must be kept on a secure lead and under control at all times.

Dogs are not permitted inside the tattoo halls. Assistance dogs are permitted where legally required.

Owners must:

• Clean up after their dog.

• Prevent excessive barking, aggression or disturbance.

• Provide suitable water, shade and supervision.

• Never leave a dog unattended in a vehicle, tent or camping unit.

• Remove the dog from the site if reasonably requested because of its behaviour, welfare or safety.

The festival environment may be busy, noisy and crowded. Owners are responsible for deciding whether the environment is suitable for their animal.

9. Prohibited items

The following are prohibited unless expressly authorised:

• Illegal drugs and psychoactive substances.

• Weapons or items carried as weapons.

• Fireworks, flares, smoke devices or explosives.

• Unauthorised generators.

• Unauthorised sound systems.

• Dangerous or highly flammable materials.

• Drones.

• Laser pens.

• Any item which security reasonably considers dangerous.

Realistic imitation weapons and potentially dangerous costume props are not permitted.

Prescription medication is permitted. Attendees should bring only a reasonable amount and may be asked to show proof that it belongs to them.

10. Alcohol, food and intoxication

Alcohol may only be purchased from authorised bars and vendors operating at the event.

Alcohol purchased on site must not be supplied to anyone under 18. Challenge 25 procedures may apply and valid photographic identification may be required.

Anyone who appears intoxicated may be refused alcohol, tattooing, piercing or entry, or may be removed from the site.

Visitors may bring their own food into the campsite for personal consumption.

Visitors must not bring their own alcohol onto the festival or campsite. Alcohol brought onto the site may be confiscated.

Food required for babies, medical needs or specific dietary requirements is permitted.

11. Photography and filming

Personal photography and filming are permitted in general festival areas.

Permission must be obtained before photographing or filming:

• A person receiving a tattoo or piercing.

• An artist’s work or booth at close range.

• Children other than your own.

• Anyone who has asked not to be photographed.

Commercial photography, professional filming, livestreaming for commercial purposes and press activity require prior written permission.

Official photographers and videographers will operate at the event. Images and footage may be used for reporting, security and the legitimate promotion of Rebel Tattoo Fest and future events.

Anyone with a specific concern about appearing in official event photography should speak to the event team. We will take reasonable steps to respect requests, although we cannot guarantee exclusion from wide crowd shots.

12. Accessibility

We aim to make Rebel Tattoo Fest accessible and inclusive. The site contains indoor areas, outdoor ground and camping fields, and some surfaces may be uneven.

Customers with specific access requirements should contact info@rebeltattoofest.co.uk before booking where possible.

Accessible arrangements are subject to reasonable availability and the physical limitations of the venue. Nothing in these terms affects our obligations under equality law.

13. Weather and programme changes

Rebel Tattoo Fest is an indoor and outdoor event and will normally continue in rain or other changeable weather.

Attendees are responsible for checking the forecast and bringing appropriate clothing and footwear.

We may alter the layout, timetable, entertainment, artists, performers, traders, activities or operating arrangements where reasonably necessary for safety, licensing, operational or weather-related reasons.

Advertised artists, performers and attractions are subject to change. A change to one artist, performer, trader, activity or timetable does not automatically entitle a ticket holder to a refund.

14. Health, safety and emergencies

Attendees must follow reasonable instructions from event staff, security, first aid, the venue and emergency services.

Any accident, injury, safeguarding issue or dangerous condition should be reported to event staff immediately.

Attendees enter outdoor and camping areas acknowledging that natural and temporary surfaces may be uneven, muddy or slippery.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation or any other liability which cannot legally be excluded.

15. Personal property

Attendees remain responsible for their belongings, vehicles, tents and equipment.

To the extent permitted by law, the Organiser is not responsible for loss, theft or damage that was not caused by our negligence or breach of legal duty.

Lost property will be handled in accordance with the event’s published process and may be disposed of or donated if it remains unclaimed for a reasonable period.

16. Camping passes

Camping must be booked separately from festival admission. Every person staying on the campsite must also hold the appropriate festival ticket or event accreditation.

Visitor camping passes cover Friday and Saturday nights only. Visitors must leave the campsite by the published departure time on Sunday.

Sunday-night camping is restricted to authorised artists, traders and event crew unless the Organiser confirms otherwise in writing.

Camping passes are sold per pitch, not per person. The permitted number of occupants, vehicles and size of tent or camping unit will be stated at booking. Occupancy and pitch limits must not be exceeded.

Only the pitch type purchased may be used. Electric hook-up pitches, non-electric pitches, motorhome pitches and other accommodation are not interchangeable without permission.

17. Campsite conduct

Campers must:

• Follow campsite arrival and departure instructions.

• Use only their allocated pitch.

• Keep access lanes, fire points and emergency routes clear.

• Respect quiet hours and other campers.

• Supervise children and dogs.

• Dispose of rubbish and waste correctly.

• Use toilets, showers and waste points responsibly.

• Avoid behaviour likely to cause danger, nuisance or damage.

Open fires, fire pits, fireworks and disposable barbecues are prohibited unless expressly authorised in the final campsite rules.

Cooking equipment and gas appliances may only be used if permitted by the venue and must be safe, stable and kept away from tents and flammable materials.

Unauthorised generators are prohibited.

Vehicles may be restricted from moving within the campsite during specified hours. Anyone wishing to leave early must follow the instructions issued before the event.

The Organiser may remove unsafe equipment or require a camper to leave for serious or repeated breaches. No refund will be given where removal results from the camper’s conduct.

18. Accommodation and glamping

Huts, tipis, pods, bell tents and other accommodation are subject to the description and occupancy limits provided when booking.

Guests are responsible for damage beyond reasonable wear and tear. We may recover reasonable repair, replacement or additional cleaning costs where damage is caused deliberately or negligently.

Accommodation must not be sublet, overcrowded or used for commercial purposes.

19. Website use

Website content is provided for general information and may be updated as arrangements are confirmed.

Users must not attempt to disrupt the website, gain unauthorised access, introduce malicious software, submit false applications or misuse forms.

Festival branding, graphics, written content, photographs and other materials must not be copied or used commercially without permission from the relevant rights holder.

Links to third-party services are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for the content, availability or separate terms of third-party websites and services.

20. Complaints and contact

Questions or complaints should be sent to:

info@rebeltattoofest.co.uk

Please include your name, booking reference and enough information for us to investigate.

We will try to resolve complaints fairly and within a reasonable time.

21. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Consumers retain the right to bring proceedings in any court which has jurisdiction under applicable consumer law.

ARTIST, PIERCER, TRADER AND FOOD-VENDOR TERMS

These additional terms apply to every artist, piercer, trader, food vendor, activity provider and other commercial exhibitor.

22. Applications and acceptance

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance or reserve a space.

Applications are reviewed for suitability, quality, duplication, licensing, safety and the overall balance of the festival.

We may accept or decline an application at our reasonable discretion. We are not required to accept applications in the order received.

A pitch or booth is only secured when:

• The application has been accepted in writing.

• Any required deposit or fee has been paid by the stated deadline.

• The applicant has accepted these terms.

• Any required documents have been supplied.

Spaces must not be sold, shared, transferred or sublet without written permission.

23. Fees, deposits and payment

Prices and payment deadlines will be stated in the acceptance email or invoice.

Any booking deposit is non-refundable except where the Organiser cancels the booking or event and no suitable alternative is provided, or where otherwise required by law.

Failure to pay by the stated deadline may result in the offer being withdrawn and the space offered to another applicant.

The Organiser is not responsible for additional costs incurred by an applicant before written acceptance is issued.

24. Cancellation by an artist, trader or vendor

All cancellations must be made in writing.

The booking deposit remains non-refundable.

Where the full balance has been paid, the remaining booth or pitch fee will only be refunded if the Organiser successfully resells that exact space.

The Organiser is not required to accept an unsuitable replacement solely to provide a refund.

No refund is due for:

• Non-attendance.

• Late arrival.

• Early departure.

• Failure to supply required documents.

• Removal for misconduct or breach of these terms.

• A reduction in trade caused by weather, attendance, location, competition or other commercial circumstances.

Applicants are responsible for obtaining suitable cancellation and business insurance.

25. Cancellation by the Organiser

If the Organiser cancels an individual booking without fault by the applicant, sums paid directly for that booking will be refunded.

If the entire event is cancelled, sums paid directly to the Organiser for booth, pitch or event services not provided will be refunded in accordance with applicable law.

The Organiser is not responsible for consequential costs such as stock, staffing, accommodation, transport, equipment hire, lost earnings or anticipated profit, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.

If the event is postponed or materially changed, the Organiser will explain the available options and deal with any refund entitlement in accordance with applicable law.

26. Booth and pitch inclusions

Electricity is included for accepted tattoo artists and indoor traders, subject to declared and approved requirements.

Outdoor traders and vendors must state their electricity requirements during application and contact the Organiser in advance. Outdoor electricity is not guaranteed and may carry an additional charge.

Applicants must not connect undeclared or unapproved equipment.

Booth fees do not include accommodation, camping, additional furniture, specialist equipment, waste removal, licences or other services unless expressly stated in writing.

The cost of the event’s required licensing/registration is included in your booth fee.

27. Set-up, trading and breakdown

Arrival, set-up, trading and breakdown times will be provided before the event and must be followed.

Exhibitors must not dismantle or leave before the published closing time without permission.

Vehicles must be removed from public trading areas by the specified deadline.

Stands must remain safely staffed and presentable during public opening hours.

All stock, equipment, waste and personal belongings must be removed by the stated departure time. Reasonable removal, cleaning or damage costs may be charged where items are abandoned.
 

Sharps and clinical waste

Rebel Tattoo Fest will provide an approved sharps container for each tattoo and piercing booth and arrange licensed collection and disposal of all sharps and clinical waste produced during the festival. Medical waste bags will also be provided.  Artists must bring their own suitable lidded, hands-free waste bin and are responsible for managing and separating waste within their booth in accordance with their usual professional procedures and all relevant infection-control requirements.

All filled sharps containers and sealed clinical-waste bags must remain on site for collection under the festival’s authorised waste arrangements. Final on-site collection details will be provided before the event.

28. Insurance and documents

All exhibitors must maintain appropriate insurance for their activity, including public liability insurance at the level specified by the Organiser.

Employers’ liability insurance is required where legally applicable.

Evidence of insurance, licences, registrations, risk assessments, method statements, electrical testing, gas certification, food-safety documentation or other required records must be supplied by the deadline stated.

Documents must remain valid throughout the event.

Failure to supply satisfactory documents may result in cancellation without refund.

29. Tattoo artists and piercers

Tattoo artists and piercers must:

• Hold all registrations, licences and permissions required by the relevant local authority.

• Maintain professional and public liability insurance.

• Follow all applicable infection-prevention and environmental-health requirements.

• Use sterile, single-use or correctly sterilised equipment as appropriate.

• Use suitable barriers and maintain a clean working area.

• Store and dispose of sharps and clinical waste through approved arrangements.

• Maintain suitable consent, identification and treatment records.

• Follow lawful age restrictions.

• Refuse treatment where a client is intoxicated, unable to give informed consent or medically unsuitable.

• Provide appropriate aftercare information.

• Supply their own specialist equipment and consumables unless otherwise agreed.

The artist or piercer is solely responsible for their professional work, client assessment, consent, pricing, deposits, treatment, aftercare and
complaints.

Artists must ensure any assistant or additional practitioner has been declared and approved.

30. Traders

Traders may only sell products and services approved through their application.

Counterfeit, illegal, unsafe, unlicensed or misleading products are prohibited.

Traders are responsible for complying with product-safety, labelling, consumer-protection, copyright and age-restriction requirements.

The Organiser may require the removal of any product reasonably considered unsafe, unlawful, unsuitable or materially different from the approved application.

Exclusivity is not guaranteed. We will try to manage excessive duplication but cannot guarantee that no other trader will sell similar products.

31. Outdoor gazebos and structures

Outdoor traders must provide their own suitable gazebo or structure unless otherwise agreed.

Gazebos must be commercial quality, weather-appropriate and securely weighted on every leg.

Pegs alone are not sufficient. Anyone arriving without suitable weights may be refused permission to trade without refund.

Structures, banners, signs and displays must remain within the allocated footprint and must not obstruct emergency routes, neighbouring pitches or public walkways.

The Organiser or venue may require a structure to be lowered, secured, altered or removed if weather or safety conditions make this necessary.

32. Food vendors

Food vendors must:

• Be registered with the appropriate local authority.

• Provide their current food-hygiene rating where applicable.

• Maintain suitable public and product liability insurance.

• Operate an appropriate documented food-safety-management system.

• Comply with allergen-information requirements.

• Provide valid gas and electrical safety documents where applicable.

• Carry suitable fire-safety equipment.

• Maintain safe food temperatures and hygienic storage.

• Provide suitable handwashing facilities.

• Manage waste water, cooking oil and rubbish correctly.

• Display prices clearly.

• Trade only from the approved unit and menu.

Menus must be declared during application. Significant changes require approval so that the Organiser can manage duplication and dietary provision.

Food vendors must not sell alcohol unless separately authorised and appropriately licensed.

33. Electrical and gas equipment

Electrical equipment must be safe, suitable and in good condition. Evidence of inspection or testing may be requested.

Only approved equipment may be connected to the event supply. Daisy-chained extension leads, overloaded sockets and unsafe domestic equipment are prohibited.

Gas cylinders and LPG equipment must be declared, appropriately secured and accompanied by any required safety certificate.

The Organiser may disconnect or prohibit unsafe equipment.

34. Fire and general safety

Exhibitors must maintain clear exits and safe access around their space.

Suitable fire extinguishers or fire blankets must be provided where required by the activity or risk assessment.

Candles, naked flames, incense, smoke effects, heaters and cooking equipment require prior approval.

Any accident, injury, near miss, safeguarding concern or dangerous condition must be reported immediately.

35. Conduct

All exhibitors, staff and assistants must behave professionally.

Harassment, discrimination, aggressive behaviour, excessive intoxication, illegal activity and abuse of staff, visitors or other exhibitors will not be tolerated.

Serious misconduct may result in immediate removal without refund and may affect participation in future events.

36. Sales and commercial risk

Exhibitors keep their own sales income and are responsible for their own tax, records, payment facilities, cash security and customer transactions.

The Organiser does not guarantee attendance figures, sales, profit, customer bookings, social-media reach, location preference or freedom from competing products.

Internet and mobile signal cannot be guaranteed. Exhibitors should bring an appropriate backup payment method.

37. Staffing, passes and private party

Only declared and authorised staff may work on a booth or pitch.

Exhibitor passes must not be transferred to unauthorised people.

The Sunday evening party is restricted to accredited artists, traders and event crew. Admission may be refused where accreditation cannot be shown.

Anyone attending the party remains subject to the event’s behaviour, alcohol and safety rules.

38. Security and property

Exhibitors remain responsible for their stock, cash, equipment and personal property.

Security provision does not create a guarantee against loss, theft or damage.

Valuable items should not be left unattended. Exhibitors should maintain suitable insurance for stock and equipment.

39. Promotion and intellectual property

By participating, exhibitors permit the Organiser to use their submitted business name, logo, approved images, social-media handle and public business information to promote the event and their attendance.

Exhibitors confirm that they have permission to provide and use those materials.

This permission does not transfer ownership and may be withdrawn for future, unused marketing by contacting the Organiser, subject to material
already printed, published or required for legitimate event reporting.

40. Acceptance

Applicants must confirm that they have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions before payment.

The Organiser may issue additional reasonable operational and safety instructions. Where these do not materially alter the booking, they will form part of the participation requirements.