3 days & 3 nights
of music with friends ~
Wiradjuri Country,
Mount Adrah NSW
Andy Garvey
& DJ Scorpion
Angus Mills
Con Pani
D-Grade
DJ Earl Grey
EXEK
(live)
Jess Sneddon
Killian
kuta
Lia T
Mara
(live)
Ménage
(live)
Sandpit Alias
Shady Nasty
(live)
softi (UK)
Tristan Arp (US/UK)
(live)
Click an artist to explore & listen
Andy Garvey & DJ Scorpion
We hope you can find all you need to know for now here, but for anything else please get in touch via hello@soma-festival.com. A detailed info pack will be shared with ticket holders closer to the event.
✼ Collective Expectations ✼
To keep Soma a welcoming and intentional space, there are a few non-negotiables we ask of everyone:
- Respect for Country ~ we gather on Wiradjuri land. Honour Country, its custodians, tread with care and leave no trace.
- Collective care ~ take care of your friends, fellow dancers, and yourself. Looking after one another is what makes this space possible.
- Respect & safety ~ harassment, bullying, racism, sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, ablelism, Zionism, Islamophobia, antisemitism or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. Consent is non-negotiable. If you see something that doesn't feel right, say something.
- Be present ~ keep phone use to a minimum on the dancefloor. Please respect others' privacy and embrace the chance to disconnect and express freely.
- Connection ~ come open, curious, and kind. Soma is built on shared moments and meaningful connections with others.
Ticketing & Resale
- Tickets and vehicle passes can be purchased via Resident Advisor. Payment plans are available via RA's Deposit Tickets plan (pay in 2) via the main ticketing page, or PayPal Pay in 4 at checkout.
- Resale and name changes can only be processed through Resident Advisor's official resale platform. We cannot guarantee the validity of any ticket purchased elsewhere.
- Ticketing terms and conditions are here.
Accessibility
We are committed to making Soma welcoming for all. Please reach out at hello@soma-festival.com if you have accessibility questions or requirements so we can do our best to support you.
- The site is a greenfield farm property: it is hilly and uneven in sections, and weather conditions can significantly impact the landscape.
- Unfortunately, the site is not wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible parking will be available close to the main area and campground - please get in touch to notify us ahead of the event if you require this.
- Gender-neutral toilets and an accessible restroom will be on site, equipped with bins and handwashing facilities.
- Strobe lights, lasers and smoke may be used, but quieter low stimulus spaces will be available.
- A site map will be sent to ticket holders ahead of the event.
Safety & Wellbeing
- We are committed to creating a safer and inclusive space for everyone.
- Zero tolerance for harassment, racism, sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, or discrimination of any kind.
- Consent always - respect personal space and boundaries.
- Dancewize Harm Minimisation team will be present on site and roving the event space to support you.
- Medical tent with accredited paramedics on site.
- Info tent with volunteers and event staff to provide support and answer questions.
Accommodation
- Soma is an on-site camping event, with plenty of space to pitch a tent and create a home for the weekend.
- There will be a dedicated space for van camping, just a short walk from the main camping area. These two areas are separated for safety reasons.
- There will be no pass outs available.
Getting There & Opening Times
- Soma Festival will be held on Wiradjuri Land, Mount Adrah NSW. The site is about 4.5 hours from Eora/Sydney and 5 hours from Naarm/Melbourne.
- The site will open from Friday 12pm, with programming commencing at 3pm. All patrons will be requested to leave the event site on the afternoon of Monday 10th November.
- All cars entering the festival will require a car pass. These must be purchased via prior to the event.
Sustainability
We are fortunate enough to be holding Soma at a beautiful private property in Wiradjuri Country. As organisers, we aim to tread as lightly as possible in respect of the land we are so privileged to come together on, and we ask that all attendees do the same to reduce our individual and collective impact. This is a leave no trace event.
What we're doing:
- Single use plastic ban - no plastic bottles sold on site.
- Comprehensive waste sorting systems to minimise landfill waste.
- Directing carpass proceeds towards environmental initiatives such as onsite regeneration and waste management.
- Sourcing local, sustainable suppliers where possible to reduce our emissions whilst supporting local communities.
Our asks of you:
- Carpool - reduce our collective carbon emissions and save on your fuel costs.
- BYO reusable water bottle water bottle - no plastic bottles will be sold on site.
- Use the butt bins and vape recycling points provided.
- Follow onsite instructions to sort your rubbish correctly to avoid contamination and minimise unnecessary waste sent to landfill.
- Leave no trace - take everything you bring home with you
Food & Drinks
- BYO is allowed, however there is strictly no glass on site for safety reasons. Attendees are required to exercise responsibility with their consumption of alcohol for the safety and comfortability of everyone on site. No alcohol will be sold on site.
- A variety of food and coffee vendors will be on site, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
- Free drinking water stations will be available across the site.
- We encourage you to bring extra food and water too!
Volunteer applications for Soma 2025 are now closed ✼
We’ve been blown away by the number of lovely people who applied to be part of the team this year. Thank you so much for your interest and generosity.
As we’ve received more applications than we have spots available, we already have a waitlist and unfortunately can’t accept any further applications at this time. We’ll be in touch with all applicants soon.
Soma acknowledges our event, and all the work we undertake takes place on stolen land. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Wiradjuri Country, on which our event takes place. We pay our deepest respects to Wiradjuri Elders past and present, and honour the enduring connections to land, knowledge, art and stories of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal Land.
SOMA FESTIVAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The terms and conditions of entry into Soma Festival are set out below. They contain important information about the event. They also set out the express basis of your entry to the event, which includes an indemnity and release in favour of the organisers. You should read these terms and conditions carefully.
The terms and conditions of this agreement shall constitute a contract between Soma Music & Arts Pty Ltd (“Promoter”) and the individual holding a ticket (“Ticket Holder(s)”) in relation to the event known as “Soma” taking place in NSW in November 2025 (referred to as “the Event”). Any valid ticket purchased or given to a Ticket Holder in respect of the Event and a Ticket Holder's entry to the Event and presence at the Event site (including the surrounding camping grounds and any other areas designated by the Promoter as part of the Event) is subject to the following terms and conditions:
- The Promoter will make decisions pursuant to this condition in good faith and attempt to notify Ticket Holders of any decisions regarding these matters. Notwithstanding, the Promoter retains the absolute discretion without limitation, to decide on these matters without notice or explanation to Ticket Holders. If the Promoter exercises any of these rights, no refund or compensation will be available to Ticket Holders.
- If you do not receive a confirmation email after submitting payment information, or if you experience an error message or service interruption after submitting payment information, it is your responsibility to confirm with the Soma Team whether or not your order was successful.
- All ticket sales are final and binding. The Promoter will not be required to refund any ticket purchases. Tickets are non transferable and are not for resale and unlawful resale is grounds for seizure or cancellation of tickets. If a Ticket Holder is unable to attend the Event, it can only be resold through our resale facility via Humanitix. Tickets cannot be resold at a premium. If a ticket is sold or offered for resale at a premium over the original purchase price including handling costs, then the Promoter reserves the right to cancel the re-sold ticket without refund and without notice to both the original and new Ticket Holder and the bearer of the ticket may be refused admission to the Event.
- Entry to and attendance at the Event is only permitted to Ticket Holders who agree to these terms and conditions and the Event rules displayed on site and communicated by the Promoter in any other formats, including any reasonable directions issued by the Promoter or on behalf of the Promoter by Event staff (Festival Rules).
- The Promoter reserves the right to refuse entry to or evict any person from the Event who does not comply with the terms and conditions and/or Festival Rules and/or is involved in an illegal activity and/or is responsible for any behaviour which is deemed by or on behalf of the Promoter to be anti-social or dangerous. If a Ticket Holder is refused entry to or evicted from the Event pursuant to this paragraph, no refunds will be issued to the Ticket Holder on any unused portion of the Ticket Holder's ticket.
- Soma is an over 18s event. Ticket Holders must show official proof of age photo identification in order to gain entry into the Event and at any other time when requested to by Event staff. No refund will be issued to any Ticket Holder who is refused entry to or evicted from the Event because of lack of or failure to produce valid proof of age photo identification. No ID. No entry.
- Entry to the Event will be granted with presentation of a ticket. The Promoter takes no responsibility for the sale of fraudulent or copied versions of tickets to the Event by third parties that may preclude the entry of a ticket holder. Tickets must be presented at the gate. Failure to produce a ticket in order to gain entry into the Event will result in refusal of entry into the Event. When the ticket is presented to Event staff upon entry, the tickets will be exchanged for Event wristbands that must be worn by the Ticket Holder for the duration of the Event. The Promoter and Event staff reserve the right to evict anyone from the Event who is not wearing a valid Event wristband. Anyone found onsite at the Event without a valid wristband, will be deemed to have trespassed, be removed from the Venue, and may be handed over to the Police. Maximum penalties apply.
- It is a condition of purchase that the Ticket Holder consents to the Promoter collecting and retaining their personal information. The Promoter will hold your information as required by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and will contact you in relation to ticketing matters and Event information.
- The Ticket Holder agrees to subscribe to the Soma mailing list. This will only be used for Soma related updates, similar or affiliated events and will not be given to third parties.
- It is a condition of entry into the Event site that upon request by the Promoter or by Event staff (either at the time of entry into the Event or at any other time during the Event), Ticket Holders will present themselves and any of their clothing, cars, bags or other containers for searching as directed. If a Ticket Holder does not consent to such searching as directed pursuant to this condition, then they may be denied entry to the Event or evicted from the Event site.
- The following items are prohibited from the Event site: glass (does not include perfume bottles), illegal substances, flares, fireworks, explosives, fires, open flames of any kind, barbecues, gas bottles, gas cylinders, gas cooking stoves, drones, animals (with the exception of registered guide dogs), knives and anything that could be used as a weapon ("Prohibited Items"). If a Ticket Holder is found to be carrying any of the Prohibited Items, the Promoter and Event staff are authorised to: Deny the Ticket Holder entry to the Event or evict the Ticket Holder from the Event site; and/or confiscate the item(s) which will not be returned, replaced or reimbursed to the Ticket Holder.
- This is a BYO alcohol event. Do not bring excessive amounts of Alcohol with you.
- The Promoter and Event staff are authorised to ban anyone coming into the Event wearing a culturally offensive costume.
- All Ticket Holders must consume alcohol in a responsible way. The Promoter and Event staff have the right to evict from the Event Site any Ticket Holders who do not appear to be consuming alcohol in a responsible way.
- Ticket Holders may be removed from the Event, Surrounding Campgrounds, in the opinion of the Promoter, they behave or act in a threatening or inappropriate manner, including without limitation, any aggressive, riotous, abusive, offensive, racist, sexist or insulting actions towards other patrons, Event staff or other persons. Ticket Holders are required to follow the reasonable directions of the Promoter and Event staff at all times.
- If you are removed or are denied entry from the Event, you will not be entitled to any ticket refund in part or in full and/or any compensation, unless required by law. There will be no refund of any unused portion of a ticket if you are required to leave for any of the reasons set out in these Terms & Conditions or if you decide not to attend. You will not be entitled to any ticket refund if you are denied entry for not having valid identification for admittance to the Event.
- Ticket Holders engaging in dangerous activities or behaving in a disorderly, offensive or inappropriate manner may be evicted from the Event site at the discretion of the Promoter and Event staff.
- The possession, sale or use of illegal drugs or illicit substances is prohibited, any ticket holder found with such substances in their possession may be refused entry, removed from the Event Site and/or reported to local authorities.
- Ticket Holders must not operate, steal, tamper or cause damage to any property at the Event site which includes, but is not limited to, Event equipment or property, stage and lighting set-up, farm machinery and property and Event decorations, infrastructure, flora or fauna surrounding the Venue, or entering any bodies of water. Ticket Holders engaging in dangerous or destructive behaviour causing damage or liable to cause damage to the Event site or any equipment or property belonging to or being used by the Promoter or the owner of the Event site, will be liable for any damage.
- The Promoter recommends that due to noise levels, ear plugs should be carried/worn by Ticket Holders. Special effects and strobe lighting may be used at the Event.
- Once a Ticket Holder has parked their vehicle it must remain parked in that position, until it leaves the Event site. There are no pass outs. Ticket Holders must follow the direction of Event staff in order to move their vehicles from the Event site.
- Ticket Holders must remain within set Event boundaries marked by signage. Persons found outside the boundaries will be considered trespassers, may be removed from the Event alongside being subject to prosecution.
- Ticket holders must arrive between 12pm to 11:45pm Friday and 7am to 10pm Saturday.
- Ticket Holders are requested to leave the Event site by the afternoon on Monday, 11th November. Designated drivers are responsible for ensuring that they are under the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration limit and in a state fit to drive.
- Ticket Holders must attempt to leave the Event site in the way that they found it by not littering or causing damage to the grounds.
- All Ticket Holders consent to any official sound recording, photos and filming at the Event and for these recordings and associated materials to be used by the Promoter in any medium or context without further authorisation by or compensation to you.
- Professional audio or visual recordings of the Event are prohibited without authorised media accreditation. Still cameras (not professional) are permitted but images may only be used for private purposes and not public display unless the consent of the Promoter is provided.
- The Promoter reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time and without notice. Ticket Holders will be notified if terms and conditions are changed after purchase of tickets.
- The Promoter reserves the right to, at any time and without notification to Ticket Holders, do the following: add, withdraw, change, reschedule or substitute artists in the Event line-up and/or vary the advertised program of the Event.
- The Promoter reserves the right to, at any time and without notification to Ticket Holders, do the following: change the date of the Event or the location or venue of the Event; cancel the Event (in whole or in part) in the event of adverse weather conditions or forecasted adverse weather conditions.
- The Promoter reserves its right to cancel the Event at any time due to a Force Majeure Event, which in the Promoter's sole discretion makes it logistically impossible to continue to operate the Event. "Force Majeure Event" shall mean anything outside the Promoter's reasonable control, including without limitation, fire, bad weather, damage to Event Site caused by bad weather, rain, flood, drought, storm, lightning, act of god, explosion, sabotage, accident, labour dispute, council or police rulings or war. In such circumstances, the Promoter will not be liable for any damage, compensation, loss or expenses resulting from the Event being cancelled, postponed, relocated or changed. If a refund is made by the Promoter the Ticket Holder will receive a partial or full refund of the ticket price excluding booking fee. The Promoter will endeavour to provide the refund within 10 business days. Requests for refunds must be made within 4 weeks of the cancellation of the Event.
- The Promoter will not be held liable for any loss, damage or compensation (including, without limitation, any travel costs, accommodation costs, out of pocket expenses) as a result of the Event being cancelled, postponed, relocated or changed for any reason.
- Own Risk: Entry to the Event site is at the Ticket Holder's own risk and Ticket Holders must take reasonable care to protect themselves from harm during the Event and while on the Event site. Without limiting the generality of this condition, Ticket Holders must wear appropriate footwear and clothing at all times; must not mosh, crowd surf or stage dive; must not stray into cordoned-off areas or unmarked areas; must not climb trees; and must wear ear plugs, if necessary.
- No Liability: The Promoter and/or Event site owner will not be liable or responsible for any injury, loss or damage suffered or incurred by the Ticket Holder whether caused by the negligence of the Promoter or that of the owner of the Event site (or any of their respective employees, contractors, or agents) or otherwise. Any such injury, loss or damage to a person or property is at the Ticket Holder's own risk (including any hearing loss or damage caused by excessive noise). In the event of injury or illness, the Promoter is authorised, at the Ticket Holder's own expense, to arrange medical treatment and/or emergency evacuation as required in the Promoter's discretion. The Promoter will not be held liable for any injury, loss or damage occurring at the Event site, so Ticket Holders are reminded that all valuables and personal property should be kept safe and secured.
- Release: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ticket Holders waive all legal rights of action against and fully release the Promoter and the owner of the Event site (and their respective executive members, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors or agents) from any liability for any personal injury, loss, damage, death, economic loss or consequential loss for any default, failure or negligence (to the extent permitted by law) howsoever arising out of or in relation to the Ticket Holder's entry to the Event and presence at the Event site. Indemnity: The Ticket Holder agrees to indemnify the Promoter and owner of the Event site against any injury, loss or damage that the Promoter and/or Event site owner may suffer arising out of a Ticket Holder's negligence or breach of these terms and conditions.
- Any provision of these Terms & Conditions which are or becomes unenforceable shall not invalidate the other provisions of these Terms & Conditions.
- The Promoter may vary these Terms & Conditions at any time without notice to you. Any variations become effective immediately once the variation has been published on the Promoter's website.
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