FAQ
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What is Hyper?
Hyper is a drug, smoke, and alcohol-free festival for all ages. Hyper combines the best national and local music with a variety of food trucks, market stalls and fun activities to keep you entertained all day.
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Can I go if I'm under 18/over 18?
Yes. Anybody can go, but an adult must accompany children under 12. You don’t need ID at the gate. Generally our audience is 12-25 year old young people
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Are there door sales?
Yes, but it’ll just be a QR code directing you to buy a ticket from our Oztix outlet. So get your pre-sale ticket now!
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Do bags get searched upon entry?
Yes, all bags will be searched upon entry. The following will be confiscated and may result in refusal of entry:
• Alcohol (any form, any quantity)• Illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Cigarettes, vapes, and tobacco products
• Weapons or sharp objects of any kind
• Glass containers
• Branded food or canned beverages from outside (unless for accessibility reasons)
• Unauthorised professional cameras or sound recording equipment
• Any item deemed a risk at security's discretion
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What size bag can I bring?
We encourage you to bring a tote-bag sized bag so you get through security quickly. If you need a bigger bag for accessibility reasons, for your kids etc, that's fine - just don't pack a suitcase!
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What items am I allowed to bring in with me?
• Empty water bottles. Free water is available on site.
• Aerosol sun-screen. We will have plenty of sun-screen on site too. Note we are aware of all ‘mock’ sunscreen vessels.
• Mobility aids, accessibility devices, and medical equipment
• Prescribed medication, which should be declared and may be verified
• Warmer clothes for later, which can be checked into our cloak room.
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My ticket hasn't arrived, or I want to change the name on the ticket. How?
Get in touch with Oztix and they'll help you out Oztix
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What's the address?
Our front gate is located at 35 The Crescent, Midland, WA, 6056.
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Is there a cloak room? What's a cloak room?
Yes, there will be a cloak room on the day. A cloak room is where you can store bags/items at the festival.
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Why are tickets so cheap?
Hyper is lucky enough to have some great sponsors and partners that help lower the costs of production.
We would like to thank City of Swan, ECU and triple j for their support of the event in 2026.
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I've never been to a festival and my parent is worried. What do I tell them?
Hyper has a huge team of crowd controllers, youth workers, crowd carers, first aiders and paramedics on site all day.
We've run the event for 26 years and have a ton of experience putting on safe, fun, friendly gigs for young people.
You can even ask one of our friendly City of Swan youth workers to walk you to the train station afterwards if you like!
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Can I get a discount?
Unfortunately Hyper does not offer concession prices or discounts. We're cheap enough already!
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Is there a bar?
Hyper is an alcohol-free festival, meaning there is no bar inside the venue, and we will not let you in if we suspect you may be drunk. Hyper also reserves the right to confiscate any alcohol we find on your person at the gate.
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Can I bring in outside food?
Please do not bring in outside food. We provide a large variety of food options inside the venue, including vegan options. Unopened and empty bottles of water are fine.
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Can I leave and come back in?
Hyper has a no pass-out rule, meaning you cannot leave the venue once you have been scanned through
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Can I smoke or vape in the festival?
There is no smoking or vaping inside the festival, and we ask that you not smoke within 5m of the festival gates for the comfort and health of all patrons.
All bags are checked on the way in and no smoking paraphernalia will be allowed inside the festival.
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How can I be a staff member?
When Hyper announces its line-up, we offer the opportunity for people to volunteer for the day of the festival.
If you can’t find the application form, we may have already closed applications for the year.
If you are interested in becoming a staff member that helps put the entire festival together throughout the year, please apply to be Hyper Team member for more information and the application process.
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I applied to be a volunteer/team member. Why haven't I heard back yet?
We have received your application and it is currently being processed. Most of our staff are also volunteers and only work once a week. Please be patient and we will get in contact with you as soon as possible.
It will help to make sure you have checked your junk folder. If you have any problems that require an immediate response, please email simon.oleary@swan.wa.gov.au
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Do you have paid staff positions for the day?
Hyper is almost entirely run by volunteers, including the staff members that help put the festival together during the year. We do not offer paid positions for the day of the festival.
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Is there EFTPOS?
All vendors on site have EFTPOS facilities available. There's no ATM machine on site.
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Are the tickets transferable?
Yes. We don’t mind whose name the tickets name is under, as long as you have a valid ticket to enter!
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How can I/my band apply for Hyper?
Applications to play usually open in September each year. Follow us on social media so you don’t miss the next announcement.
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How do I meet the bands?
We have a signing tent at the event!
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Do you accept companion cards?
Yes we do - support workers just need to enter with someone who has a valid ticket and show their companion card at the gate to receive entry.