FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is the festival?
When does the festival take place?
How do I get there?
Is entry via Butterley or Swanwick?
When's the last train from the festival site back to Butterley?
Is parking available at the festival?
Can I volunteer to help?
How do you pick bands to play at Indietracks? Is there any fixed criteria?
How do I apply to perform at the festival?
Can under-18s attend?
Where is the festival?
The festival takes place at the Swanwick Junction site of the Midland Railway Butterley. This is one stop on the train from the main railway entrance at Butterley Hill, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3QZ.
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When does the festival take place?
The festival takes place annually, Friday to Sunday, over the last weekend of July.
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How do I get there?
By road
The Midland Railway Centre is on the B6179, one mile North of Ripley, signposted from Ripley town centre and from the A38, M1 Junction 28. For sat navs, enter the address: Butterley Station, Butterley Hill, Ripley DE5 3QZ.
From Nottingham Rail Station:
Trent Barton Rainbow Bus No.1 links Nottingham Train Station to Ripley Market Place about every 20 minutes Mon-Sat.
From Alfreton Rail Station:
Bus services 91, 92 and 93 link Alfreton Station to Midland Railway Butterley every 15 minutes Mon-Sat.
From Derby Rail Station:
Services 40, 41, 44 and 45 link the Derby rail and bus stations every 7 minutes Mon-Sat. Bus services 91 and 92 link Derby Bus Station to Midland Railway Butterley every 30 minutes Mon-Sat.
Local taxi/minibus hire
Many people travel from the surrounding towns such as Nottingham/Derby and share the cost of a minibus to the Midland Railway Centre. Journey time is about 30 minutes. We can recommend the following minibus company:
www.gusthebus.co.uk
Local taxi numbers
Amber Taxis (Alfeton)
01773 836100
Michelle's Taxis (Ripley)
01773 570000
Trent Cars (Nottingham)
0115 950 5050
Eagle City Cars (Derby)
01332 200100
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Is entry via Butterley or Swanwick?
You can enter the festival via either Butterley or Swanwick - it's your choice. Depending on where you are staying or travelling from, one may be easier than the other. There is also a footpath between the two stations taking about 15 mins to walk.
Entry via Butterley
If you are driving and/or staying in a local hotel, you are better off parking at Butterley station or asking your taxi driver to drop you there, then catching the free steam train to the festival site. Trains run regularly and journey time is about 5 minutes.
Entry via Swanwick
If you are camping at Golden Valley Campsite, you can walk straight to the festival site at Swanwick in about 15 minutes.
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When's the last train from the festival site back to Butterley?
The last train back is usually at 00:15, allowing time to get to the station after the entertainment finishes at midnight.
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Is parking available at the festival?
There is ample free parking available at Butterley Station.
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Can I volunteer to help?
Yes! For details of how to volunteer at the festival, please visit the applications page which we'll update nearer the time of the festival.
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How do you pick bands to play at Indietracks? Is there any fixed criteria?
We are an indiepop festival and like to provide a platform mainly for unsigned, independent bands with a DIY ethos. However, we welcome applications from anyone, each of which will be considered on its own merit. We believe that no-one should be excluded on the grounds of age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability or religious belief.
We receive hundreds of applications a year and do our best to listen to them all. To keep the line-up fresh and give as many bands as possible the chance to play, we try not to feature bands on consecutive years.
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How do I apply to perform at the festival?
The line-up for 2010 is now full and we will not be taking any more applications. However, please check this website later in the year for details on how to apply for next year's festival.
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Can under-18s attend?
Indietracks is an all-ages festival, but under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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