Where will the festival be based?
Evening events at the festival will be based at the Woodside Halls. Other spaces will be situated in the city centre and a bit in the West End.
How should I get around?
All venues (apart from Kelvin Hall cinema and Gathering Ground) are within 15 minutes walk of one another. If using public transport, details on found on each venue’s dedicated access page on our website.
Where should I stay?
If you are coming to the festival we recommend getting accommodation near the city centre. The full festival is walkable on foot, with venues situated closely within each other.
Where do i collect my pass or tickets?
At the doors of the first event you attend.
I have a festival pass. Do this get me into everything at the festival?
Yes, it does! The only events you need to book onto in advance (for free) are the Ryu Hankil workshops and the Film Screening on Saturday. Everything else you can just walk in to.
What are the festival timings?
Detailed timings can be found on the individual event page for each event. Just click on our homepage and scroll down.
What is access for the festival like?
Detailed access documents for each venue – including safeguarding information – is listed on our website on each corresponding event. All venues will have step free-access and disabled toilets. If you want specific details in advance, or would like to ask us any access related questions, please message us at counterflows@gmail.com
We do 2-for-1 tickets for audience members who require a carer to join them. After you have purchased a ticket, message us on counterflows@gmail.com to reserve your free 2nd ticket.
We have a dedicated safeguarding officer at the festival. All venues will be equipped with gender neutral toilets.
If you struggle to stand for long periods and require a seat reservation let us know and we can reserve that for you.
What about food?
We’ve created breaks in the programme to allow for you time to get food in the city.
On our website FAQ page is a google map containing recommended food and drink options near the venues at the festival. For dining in joints make sure to book in advance, especially on Friday & Saturday.
Is it card or cash at venues?
All venues at the festival accept cash and card payments.
Please note there won’t be any bar at Maryhill Community Central Halls, so feel free to bring in your own drinks/refreshments for that.
Is the festival 18+?
All events at the festival are all ages, as long as under 18s are accompanied by an adult at all times. The only 18s+ only events will be the late night hangs outs and clubs at The Art School.
Do you have any safeguarding procedures?
Yes we do. Our safeguarding officers will be on hand in bright orange t-shirts if you have any safeguarding questions and concerns.
For our Friday and Saturday events at the Art School we will The FLAPS Project on hand, there to provide sexual and emotional welfare and specialist support services for nightlife and music festivals. Their trained and approachable team are on hand for anyone who has experienced sexual harassment or violence, is concerned or simply needs a safe space to reset.’ Further information on them can be found on their website.
