More fun is always better than less fun…agreed? So for anyone that will be going to The Pyramid Rock Festival 2009 we’ve compiled this little list of things you can do to ensure that you maximise the fun meter at the festival.

Pyramid Rock Festival aside Phillip Island is a popular holiday destination, and as such there will be increased traffic on the Island over the New Year period so we’re urging all Pyramid punters to consider this when planning your trip to and from Phillip Island.

All involved are doing their best to make exiting Phillip Island after the Festival on Friday 1 January as painless as possible by working in conjunction with the local authorities and VicRoads. To avoid sitting in shitty traffic jams we strongly advise that punters leave the Festival by 10.00am on Friday 1 January. Priority traffic flow will be given to cars exiting the Festival before this time and will ensure a clear run off the Island.

As with many other events and festivals Police have advised that there may be a Police drug operation employed at Pyramid Rock Festival this year including sniffer dogs. Victoria Police have confirmed they will have a presence on-site for the duration of the event. Pyramid Rock Festival does not condone drug use; please do not bring illegal substances to the event.

There are also a few rules in place at Pyramid to ensure the safety of all Festival patrons…

DON’T, and we mean DO NOT, bring in to The Pyramid Rock Festival:
•    BYO alcohol – don’t do it
•    Illegal substances – don’t do it
•    Any glass – don’t do it
•    Fireworks or flares – don’t do it
•    Crowd surf – don’t do it
•    Couches or armchairs – with way too many left behind last year it has become a massive waste and litter issue – don’t do it. Camp chairs are fine!
•    BBQ, gas bottle or cooking equipment requiring flames – don’t do it
•    Don’t over do it – pacing yourself is the key to a really good time!!

DO (it’s for your own good):
•    Be sun smart
•    Drink plenty of water
•    Use the bins on site for your litter – don’t spoil our coast
•    Get help if you’re feeling unwell
•    Look after your mates
•    Bring clothing for all types of weather including warm clothes and bedding
•    Expect to have the time of your life

Pyramid Rock Festival will be sold out before Christmas. If you want to come along and experience one of the largest and most unique camping music festivals in Australia there’s a very limited number of 2 day passes still available. There will be no tickets available for purchase at the gate. This year tickets are bar coded wristbands that will be scanned on entry. No wristband  – no entry.

Gate opening and closing times are as follows…
If you have an Early Arrival Camping Ticket (valid from Tues 29 Dec):
Gates open from 11am Tuesday 29 Dec 2009
Gates close at 3pm Friday 01 Jan 2010. Patrons must exit the venue by this time.

If you have a General Admission Ticket (valid from Wed 30 Dec):
Gates open from 8am Wednesday 30 Dec 2009
Gates close at 3pm Friday 1 Jan 2010. Punters must exit the venue by this time.
* Patrons are strongly encouraged to exit the venue by 10.00am on Friday 1 January, as cars leaving the Festival before this time will be given the majority of traffic flow*

And last but not least, download the final, REVISED, playing times for the 2009 Pyramid Rock Festival right HERE!