BOTS (Band on The Strand), teen music festival takes place on the 13th of July 2019.

 

 

For Tickets contact; Ann Marie on (086) 3792787

(remember to mention you got the details from Louisburgh Foróige)

 

 

 

FOR MORE INFO VISIT THE OFFICIAL BAND ON THE STRAND WEBSiTE

 

 

www.MayoBOTS.com

 

 

 

 

Watch the promo video from previous years.

 

 

 

 

 

Tickets are only 25 euro for Foróige members.

 

 

 

Below are some frequently asked questions:

 

 

What is Band on the Strand?

 

Band on the Strand or 'BOTS' for short is an open air, youth music festival that is held every summer. It takes place on the beach in north Mayo.

 

 

How much are Band on The Strand tickets?

 

30 euro for registered Foróige members.

 

 

Are bags permittet into Band On The Strand?

 

NO BAGS OF ANY SIZE will be permitted off the bus's on arrivial. Leaders are permitted to carry bags but while permitted this is still not advised.

 

 

Will there be alcohol at this event, legal or otherwise?

 

 

This is strictly a no alcohol event. No alcohol is allowed into the venue and no alcohol will be offered for sale within the venue. All children/bags SHOULD be searched before boarding the bus at his or her starting point by their own Foróige leaders. If any child is found with or under the influence of alcohol, then a parent or guardian will be contacted to come and collect that child straight away.

 

On arrival event staff can request to again search the children or indeed the bus. No large bags of ruck sacks will be permitted leave the bus making it almost impossible for alcohol to enter this event.

 

ALL FOROIGE LEADERS ATTENDING THIS EVENT ARE PART RESPONABILE FOR KEEPING ALCOHOL OUT.

DONT LET YOURSELF OR YOUR CLUB DOWN. IF YOU SUSPECT A TEEN HAS CONSUMED

ALCOHOL THEN PLEASE NOTIFY THE EVENT STAFF AT ONCE.

 

 

 

Is smoking permitted at Band on The Strand?

 

This is a NO SMOKING EVENT, this applies to both adults and young people alike. Leaders are free to leave the event and return to the bus carparks if they feel the need to smoke, again, this is not advisable as it may set a bad example to the teens members present.

 

 

Why do I have to list my "T.Y. and older members" separately when applying for tickets, are all tickets not the same?

 

This year the organizers of BOTS 2019 have decided to offer a little treat or special reward to all older Foróige members as a little thank you for choosing to stay on in foroige, so this year all these older members (TY and up) will have access to a special marquee to the side of the main stage with lots of special treats just for them. This marquee will also be visited throughout the evening by the performing acts.

 

Please note, this is for 'this years' TY 5th and leaving cert age on or before July 1st 2019 and does not apply to this years 3rd year students, while this years 3rd years are going into TY they are affective not in TY just yet.

 

 

What are the start and finish times for Band on the Strand?

 

BOTS runs from 7pm until 1am. However, gates into the event open at 6pm and will close at 7pm SHARP. You must arrive between 6pm and 7pm.

 

 

Where will Band On The Strand take place?

 

Band on the Strand takes place on Lacken Strand in North Mayo. The tide will be out and the strand in ring fenced so all attending are safely secured inside a designated area of the strand.

 

On your GPS 54°16'27.0"N 9°15'23.6"W or you will find Google Maps directions here.

 

 

What time is the bus's leaving/arriving back in Louisburgh?

 

We have two coaches hired form Corduff Travel for this event. The bus's will leave the square in Louisburgh at 4:15pm and will leave the Octagon in Westport at 4:45. Event finishes at 1am, allowing for travel time and a food stop on route back we expect to be back in Westport at 3:15am and the sq in Louisburgh at 4am. Return time will be updated on the night.

 

 

What should I wear to this event?

 

As with all outdoor events here in Ireland, expect the unexpected as far as the weather is concerned. Dress for the weather on the day bearing in mind it can get cool after dark also keep in mind, this strand is located in North Mayo and it isn't unusual to get heavy evening showers at any time of the year. Some midge repellant is also a good item to have with you. This event takes place on a sand strand, everyone is advised to wear low, flat casual footwear.

 

 

How many people will attend Band On The Strand?

 

2018's event was attended by just over 3,000 young people from all over Ireland. Slightly larger numbers are expected to attend this year.

 

 

How much are the ticket's?

 

€30 for Foróige members.

 

 

When is payment due?

 

Payment for tickets is due by retun.

 

 

Who can attend this event?

 

This is a Foróige led event so any members of a Foróige club or have a buddy (plus one) with permission from a foroige club can attend this event.

 

 

How safe is Band On The Strand?

 

As with all Foróige events, we can assure you that your child won't find a safer, more secure event anywhere else. This event is attended by 100's of adults from Foróige clubs all over Ireland and everyone there, looks out for everyone else.

 

 

How is Band On The Strand supervised?

 

Again, as with all Foróige events, you will have 1 adult present for every 8 children attending the event. Outside Foróige, no other event anywhere has this level of supervision at a teen event. Along with Foróige volunteers there will also be hired in security staff to also manage this event.

 

 

What other costs will be involved, is food included in the ticket price?

 

This is a huge music festival with a number of top Irish bands and DJ's playing live, the amazingly low 20 euro ticket price for foroige members is purely for entry into the event and food is not included in that. There are a number of food stalls and chip vans on site for everyone to purchase food from. These vendors do very good 5 euro meal deals so the food and drink is not too expensive.

 

There is also some vendors on site selling official event merchandise, key rings, T-shirts ect.. ect.. but you are not obliged to purchase any of these unless you really want too. if you are bringing money with you to this event, please DO NOT bring large bills like 50 euro notes as most event stands or food trailers will refuse to take them. One other thing to keep in mind is the Take-Away on route home, we almost always stop on route back from events so please bear this in mind also.

 

 

My Questions is not addressed above, who do I contact?

 

For direct info regarding this event we suggest you contact one of the numbers at the top of this page but if you question is related to a Louisburgh Foróige members or Plus one then please do visit our contact page on this website, get in touch and we will be happy to answer any questions you might have.