Angy at inthemix.com.au reports:
"Are you sick of shirtless sweaty punters rubbing up against you at music festivals? Well it sounds like the organisers of Stereosonic are too, because in a first for an Australian music event, they’ve implemented strict “TOPS ON” policy. If you’re the type with a tendency to get loose, whip off your shirt and show off your guns to anyone and everyone around you, you can expect severe repercussions at Stereosonic. “Anyone not wearing tops (singlet, t-shirt etc…) will be rejected at the gate,” it says on the festival’s website. “Anyone inside the event not wearing a top will have their wristband removed and will be ejected from the event.”
John Curtin from the Onelove Music Group, who along with Hardware are responsible for staging the keenly awaited Stereosonic tour across the country, says it’s a move they’re sure will bring a smile to a lot of their punters. “We will continue to make Stereosonic a friendly and safe environment and after extensive market research feel that having a ‘tops on’ policy was a move in the positive direction. It’s caused a lot of discussion but at the end of the day, we want our patrons to feel comfortable in their surroundings and enjoy the day,” John told ITM.
However, it’s become more that an issue of punter comfort, as licensing issues have also coming into play. Presumably, licensing rules state the punters should preferably keep their clothes on when they’re out partying and listening to music. Who would have thought!"
How enforceable will this be for high people? Should there be such a rule anyway!??
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NaNdeR
about 2 years ago
This is going to be a pretty interesting one at Stereo. As far as the issue goes I couldn't care less if people decide to get their tops off. It's going to be hot, and their are crowds of people dancing - one way or another you're going to bump into someone sweaty. Though I think the whole shirts off thing is an issue for some people, and I'm quite interested to hear why?
What will be interesting is whether or not the policy is successful. If past experiance is anything to go by, most of the people getting their shirts of are seriously HUGE (and perhaps have a substantial amount of steroids floating about their blood stream - but lets not go there). I would seriously not be surprised if security turned a blind eye - I've seen massive guys get away with some ridiculous things at festivals. And shoot me for being pessimistic but I think Stereo will be no exception.
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Pirog
about 2 years ago
It was not completely enforced.
In fact you could say it nicely nurtured a few rebellious streaks.
It was 32 degrees though.
I think handing out a decent deodorant should be a higher priority.
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Antria
about 2 years ago
Meh, who cares what other people choose to do! It would not bother me either way and if they are not causing a scene then I can't see the issue. I mean if people were getting naked all over the place it might get a little awkward. I think this is the perfect way to create a bit of rebellion ;-p
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JustAnothaGurl
about 2 years ago
I agree it does get hot at festivals people should be allowed to go shirtless but they should respect others around them cause some people dont like having someones naked chest pushed up against them,tbh I dont think banning shirts is going to work in favour of festival holders though. Maybe have an area for those who go shirtless and those who dont.
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