Stay Safe at WOMADelaide 2022
It is a key condition of our approved COVID Management Plan that patrons 12 years and older are fully vaccinated. This is a condition of entry. Individuals who are not able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or an official medical exemption, will be denied entry. Please speak to your doctor if you have any questions at all regarding vaccinations or exemptions.
We encourage all patrons who become eligible for a booster dose to receive theirs as soon as possible and we encourage parents of children aged 5–11* years to secure a minimum of one dose of paediatric COVID-19 vaccine. *this will not be a condition of entry and the vaccination status of children 5-11 will not be checked on entry.
The wellbeing of our communities, artists and staff remains one of WOMADelaide’s priorities and we have put in place measures to comply with Government guidelines and current public health advice. You may notice some changes when booking, attending and interacting with this year’s event because of these changes, so please read the information on this page carefully and feel free to contact us at any time with any questions. It is a condition of entry for all patrons that they agree to follow our COVID Safe protocols.
WOMADelaide will be conducted in accordance with SA Health direction and a comprehensive COVID Management Plan. Any necessary updates will be provided via this page of our website, in addition to direct communication with ticket purchasers. Vulnerable persons should talk to their doctor about what is appropriate for them.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
BEFORE THE EVENT
- Ensure that you have provided correct contact information at the time of purchase.
- Check back to this page to make sure you’re up-to-date with guidelines and event information.
ARRIVING AT THE EVENT
- Arrive early to help avoid congestion.
- Be ready to display your COVID-19 Digital Certificate via smartphone or a printed immunisation statement along with proof of identification.
- Please use the sanitising stations upon entry.
DURING THE EVENT
- Look out for any COVID-19 signage and follow any directions given by festival staff or volunteers.
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
WOMADelaide has established a dedicated Covid Safe Compliance team who will oversee the implementation of our COVID Management Plan across all areas of operation. The procedures we have developed to ensure a COVID Safe environment for our audience, artists, contractors and staff include measures such as:
- Provision of extra space around the stages and open areas
- Redesigned entry points and queue management
- Extra sanitation stations and toilet facilities
- Site design changes to enable distancing around food service areas
- Increased cleaning schedules
- Additional support staff to assist patrons
- Operational contingencies to respond to changing health advice
*Please read our full festival FAQs HERE and Conditions of Entry HERE before attending
PLAY YOUR PART
Staying COVID Safe is everyone’s responsibility. We all need to play our part in helping to protect each other so we can enjoy the festival safely.
1. Stay Home If Unwell
If you have symptoms DO NOT ATTEND! If you are required by public health order to self-isolate or quarantine due to testing positive for COVID we will refund your purchase.
2. Wash Hands Regularly
Practice good hygiene. Wash your hands regularly and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow.
3. Maintain Physical Distancing
Aim to keep approximately 1.5 metres distance from those around you, and interact closely with only your household or attending social group.