1) Bring musicians together to celebrate, showcase and share their music with like-minded people;2) To grow with the imagination and skills of the community ofmusicians, artists, and friends who contribute to the festival, and make it what it is;3) Cut the cost of going to see great music for all genuine musiclovers, while at the same time providing a well needed platform for emerging talent in this country;4) To reinvest net profit directly to where it will be best served.Enabling us to continually provide a platform for musicians, artists and like minded people to engage and express themselves outside of the annual event;5) To only affiliate with companies, associations, groups,collectives and individuals that have a respect for our core ethos;6) Understanding that, by Knockanstockan realising its maximum potential it can only serve to re-energise it surroundings, hence doing as best we can to usher in a proud new era for Irish culture.

KnockanStockan music festival takes place annually and has a dedicated team of musicians, riggers, production crew and volunteers who run the event. All of our staff work voluntarily and have a strong work ethos whichis based on team work and looking after each other, learning and cooperating.The very ethos of KnockanStockan is based on providing a platform for musicians, artists, lighting experts, street performers and much more. Volunteers are an essential part of making KnockanStockan feel like it is created for everyone to enjoy.We invite volunteers to work with us to create community spirit and expand the organisation’s network and diversity. We want to give students their first step into an industry which is difficult to break into. We do this by recruiting volunteers in colleges, be they tradesmen or artists. We aim to build a skilled workforce who wants to join a spirited team of individuals, taking part for a sense of camaraderie and achievement.Merging with local community groups allows us to involve residents of the surrounding community in a festival in their area. We wish to include members of the community to offer them a chance to learn the many valuable skills which are required to build the festival. As well as this we can guarantee a good time and a sense of involvement and appreciation.Education and inclusion are at the heart of our ethos and all really are welcome.

*Adhere to our mission statement*Be willing to work shifts allocated*Respect equipment*To attend health and safety demonstration on site*Be over 18*To supply own camping equipment and camp in designated area*Sign on and off shift with supervisor*Keep any information private*Stay on shift and in position for duration of the shift*Stay sober while on shift and immediately before shift*Not be in possession of controlled substances*To arrive 15 minutes before shift to supervisor*Alert management of any health and safety*Wear their uniform only when ON shift*Be professional and courteous while on shift*Pay a refundable deposit of €75 to Knockanstockan before beginning any shift.

*Educate our volunteers*Give our volunteers a good time*Ensure respect and courtesy to our volunteers*Give volunteers a sense of involvement*Ensure our volunteers health and safety*Provide them with opportunities for the future*Train our volunteers in emergency procedures*Provide necessary work uniforms*Provide references*Refund all deposits to volunteers who complete their allocated shifts.*Give them our eternal gratitude

Please answer the following to the best of your ability.

I hereby agree to pay Knockanstockan Ltd. a one-time refundable deposit of €75 prior to arrival at the festival site.I understand that this deposit will be returned directly to me only (No-one else may collect your deposit unless you are physically unable to and notify your supervisor), in the format I submit it, upon completion of my allocated shifts subject to approval from my direct supervisor.I also understand that if I do not complete my shifts, I forfeit this deposit as payment for a weekend ticket to the festival.It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure a supervisors approval of completion of shifts is secured.I agree to the above conditions ÿ*Please note the only format accepted for deposits is cash, cheque or postal order made out to Knockanstockan Ltd. and it must be paid before entry to the festival site will be granted.Thank you for your application!! We’ll be in touch soon.