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The Film Fest prepares a trip from Africa to Jamaica with a return ticket to Rototom

For the 'Celebrating Africa' edition, the Film Fest organised by the Reggae University will include, in addition to the usual film releases about Jamaica and the world of reggae, two projections specially focused on the African continent.

On the one hand, the screenings on 13^th August of the episode of 'FONKO' on Nigeria (Sweden 2013-2014) and the incredible musical explosion of the new afrobeat sounds in the land of Fela Kuti (his son Seun Kuti will be on the Main Stage the same night).

On the other hand, on Thursday 17^th the Film Fest includes the national premiere of 'Agadez. The Music and the Rebellion' (2010, Niger). Through the story of the young guitarist Bombino, who has become a cult musician in Niger and will perform at the Lion Stage that night, the film will unveil the reality of the nomadic Tuareg of the Sahara desert. Rebels proud of their independence, who fight to protect their freedom and culture.

From Africa we will travel to Jamaica. Over there, long before ska, rocksteady, reggae and dancehall itself, there was mento. A rhythm that emerged from the fusion of African and European music, which also gave rise to a new dance style. 'Pimento and Hot Pepper - The Mento Story' (2016, JA / USA), addresses the evolution this music style has undergone since the last decades of the nineteenth century. A film that includes video clips recorded in the 50's and 60's and interviews with world-renowned experts and artists such as Toots Hibbert, who will be performing alongside the Maytals that same night on the Main Stage.

Produced and directed by the French Stéphane Delphin, 'Soul Rebels. The Untold Story of Dancehall Music', here in its world premiere will analyse through different testimonies the connections between the music of old cults of African origin, such as the Pocomania or Revival, with the dancehall style.

The Rototom Sunsplash audience will also enjoy the screening of 'Rockers' (1978, Jamaica) coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the production of this classic that has become a cult film for the genre’s lovers. Among the characters in this plot of fiction are artists such as Burning Spear, Bunny Wailer, Jacob Miller and Gregory Isaacs.

The Rototom will be also present in two films programmed at the Film Fest. Firstly, in the world premiere of the documentary 'Wake up! What would you do to change the world?' (2017, Spain), directed by Ángel Loza, winner of a Goya Award, and produced by The White Lion Films. Filmed entirely during the 2011 edition of the festival, it will be adapted for people with visual and hearing disabilities, thanks to the support of the ONCE Foundation. And secondly, in the re-edition of the documentary 'More than Twenty - Reloaded', directed by Tommaso d'Elia and Silvia Bonanni, which focuses on the history of the Rototom.

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More than Twenty

Agadez ft Bombino - The Music and the Rebellion

Soul Rebels - The Untold Story of Dancehall Music

Pimento and Hot Pepper - The Mento Story

Rockers - 40th anniversary

FONKO - Nigeria Episode

Wake up! - What would you do to change the world?

World and national premieres, as well as the projection of the classic 'Rockers' on the 40th anniversary of its production and a new version of the documentary on the history of Rototom

The power of image and the symbolism of the African tribal paintings arrive at Solé

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This Sunday, 23^rd July, we celebrate Africa again together with the little ones and their families at Solé on the reggae beach, with the richness of the African tribal paintings as main theme. The second session of Units x África starts. A joint initiative of two partner festivals, Rototom Sunsplash and Formigues Festival, created with the purpose to get to know the ethnic diversity of the African continent by means of a series of characters to whom we pay tribute through dance, music, literature, art and traditions.

Image is the basis of this Sunday’s session, which we want to dedicate to the figure of the South African Pulitzer-winning photographer Kevin Carter.

The workshop will focus on facial and body painting, which is loaded with symbolism for different tribes such as the Efik from Nigeria, who uses it as a symbol of love and purity, or the Karo tribe from Ethiopia, where they paint their faces and bodies as an important part of their dance festivals and in courtship rituals. For the Gerewol tribe, facial and body painting is the celebration that gives men the opportunity to meet and attract women from their tribe.

The day will be completed with a workshop of necklaces and bracelets made with recycled materials.

The second session of 'Units x África' will pay tribute this Sunday to the photographer Kevin Carter and will include two workshops, facial and body painting, and bracelets making.

The Social Forum focuses on the cross-cutting culture of 'The Africas of Africa'

Faithfull to this year’s theme, The Africas of Africa, the festival's area dedicated to debates and talks will analyse in three sessions, from 14^thto 16^th August, the cultural diversity that coexists in the continent and also what elements it has in common, such as the importance of oral tradition. Precisely, this will be the topic of the session "The importance of oral transmission in African education" that will take place on 14^th August. This session will be directed by the narrator of stories from Cameroon Boniface Ofogo, who instructs educators on the matter at the university, Safiatou Amadou (Niger), an expert in African oral literature, and Agnès Agboton, a Malian storyteller.

Sharing the title with the theme of the Social Forum 2017, The Africas of Africa, the session on 15^th August will become a journey to understand African cultural diversity. The artist Youssou N'DOUR will share his experience as former secretary of Culture of Senegal, who will be accompanied by Yohannes Tilahun, director of the Ethiopian Tourism Organization.

This new round of debates will be completed by The African culture conquers the world on 16^th August, with the South African poets Natalia Molebatsi and Thabiso Mohare.

Full Social Forum 2017 programme

The area dedicated to debates will analyse the cultural diversity in the continent and what elements it has in common, such as the importance of the oral tradition, from 14th to 16th August.

New official mixtape released

We already have an official mixtape!

Dynamq Sounds International, which will be on the DanceHall stage of the festival next 12^th August, has put together this little musical jewel in the form of a playlist, which you can already listen to on this LINK.

A small preview of what you will see in Benicassim, with tunes from Chronixx, Luciano, Alpha Blondy, Steel Pulse, Hempress Sativa, Toots & The Maytals, The Heptones and many more.

Enjoy and get ready to dance!

You can already listen to this present that comes from the hands of Dynamq Sounds International, on the link http://bit.ly/2tiVMev

The Lion Stage roars at Rototom Sunsplash 2017

Rototom Sunsplash has completed the line-up on the Lion Stage. For its 24th edition, the renamed Lion Stage boasts a bigger space and wider variety of top ranking artists, many drawn from the music’s younger generation.

Representing Africa are scorching shows by Niger's Tuareg guitarist Bombino and Morocco's Gnawa multi-instrumentalist Mehdi Nassouli.

Reggae and dancehall's international reach is demonstrated by Million Stylez, Nattali Rize, Cali P, Marcus Gad and Lyricson. On the other hand, carrying the flag for Jamaican music as culture creators will be Spanish Town deejay Lutan Fyah, “the Notorious One” Turbulence and Keida.

And the music platform will have plenty of local flavour with Marga Mbande and Emeterians, backed by the Forward Ever Band, while Barcelona's Alex Bass and fresh sensation Adala will appear with the Same Song Band. The Lion Stage will also host Madrid MC Lasai, and the winners of the 2014 Spanish Reggae Contest Malaka Youth.

The Lion Stage will also host special shows like Reggae Per Xics for the younger audience and emblematic projects like Ethnopia Reggae Ambassadors, designed to spread Ethiopian culture around the world.

In keeping with the Celebrating Africa theme, the Lion Stage will commence with an African performance every day. In addition, there will be three dub shows by three leading digital producers: Panda Dub, Manu Digital and Mungo's Hi Fi.

The Lion Stage completes its line-up for the 'Celebrating Africa' edition, with a bigger space and a variety of artists like Bombino, Mungo's Hi Fi and Turbulence.

The most social side of circus

International shows, a wide and carefully selected variety of artists, humour, clowns and, above all, a lot of circus. This is the presentation of the Rototom Circus for the next edition, an area which will fill the venue with magic and excitement every afternoon.

On the one hand, the Rototom Circus School, coordinated by students and teachers from different collectives, will offer daily activities for all audiences to show and share the different circus arts.

On the other hand, five outstanding companies like Blito Caneca, Espai de Circ València, Javi Javichy and Filigrana Show, with the Ethiopians Fekat Circus as headliners, will offer a unique show every day from 19.00 hours, joined by other prominent artists.

Workshops, labs and even a circus Olympics are other proposals to be found in this space that every day at the end of its programme of activities, will be closed with a great batucada that will end up in front of the main stage.

Five companies will participate in the next edition of the Rototom Circus, with the Ethiopians Fekat Circus as headliners

The colours of the Rototom Sunsplash will fill the streets of Benicassim

Help us decorate one more year the streets of Benicassim with the colours of the Rototom Sunsplash. Participating is very simple. If you own a shop, bar or restaurant, you can register from 27^th July to 2^nd August on the email address escaparate@rototom.com

All shop windows must be ready by 3^rd August so the jury can evaluate the different proposals. And only for participating and meeting the requirements, you will receive two day-tickets to attend the festival.

In the decoration, which should conform with the motto 'Celebrating Africa', you must include an official Rototom Sunsplash flag, in addition to this year's poster. If you do not have these items, please find out how to get them at escaparate@rototom.com

The prize-giving event will take place on 9^th August and, as in previous years, there will be a special prize from the public for the initiative that gets more votes through Facebook.

There will be ten prizes. The first winner, in addition to a trophy, will receive two 8-day tickets for the festival, plus four one-day tickets and a set of merchandise items worth 100€. The second one will get a trophy, two 4-day tickets, four day-tickets and merchandise worth 50€, while the third one will get a trophy and six day-tickets. The rest of the winners will get four day-tickets.

Sign up now and participate!

If you own a shop, bar or restaurant and want to participate in our window display contest, register before 2nd August on the email address escaparate@rototom.com

A magic world tailor-made for the little ones

The magical area specially dedicated to the youngest audience of the festival, extends its programme this year with more surprises and special collaborations. For instance, live music will play a special role this year, with the concerts offered by 'Yo Soy Ratón' and 'Reggae per Xics', on the first and last day of the festival, respectively.

Guests from other areas of the festival, such as some of the AfricanVillage artists, like Boniface Ofogo (Cameroon) or Edú Gorsy (Equatorial Guinea), will also visit MagicoMundo to introduce some of the rhythms, instruments, songs or traditional stories from this continent.

Other activities to be enjoyed in this area are a microtheater-forum by Clementinas or various talks for parents on topics such as the importance of play in learning or the limits in childhood, carried out by the Family Tree Kids project from Valencia and the educators of the live education project El Roser from Catalonia, respectively.

As a novelty, this year MagicoMundo will also count on the collaboration of the most family-friendly festival of Benicassim, the Formigues Festival which, among other actions, will organize a workshop of African masks that attendees will be able to wear later during the grand final parade that will close the activities in the area on Saturday, 19^th August.

Activities that will allow attendees to create, play, dream and share in a space for learning and growing, always with absolute respect for the little ones and their universe and with spontaneous play and experience as a means to travel that exciting path.

MagicoMundo extends its programme this year with the concerts of 'Yo soy ratón' or 'Reggae per Xics', in addition to special guests and activities

Wax fabric clothing and freedom, with an eye on Ethiopia

This piece of clothing called 'freedom top' that will become part of the social merchandise of the Rototom Sunsplash, has been designed and tailored in Spain by Lidia Herrero, winner of the ANDE contest for young designers of the Valencian Community. The social aspect lies in the fact that a percentage of the sales of this top will be assigned to the German NGO Edjet Baandnet (Growing Together) that works mainly in Ethiopia, carrying out a project that helps orphaned children, providing home, food, clothing and medicines.

The 'Freedom top' is an article made with 100% cotton wax fabric, bought from a small Senegalese shop and ideal for the hot summer days. The colours of the fabric represent the joy and wealth of Africa and its people. This piece is born within the collection Lëpaalëpp (butterfly in Wollof) by Lidia Herrero, with which the designer wishes to raise Africa and its inhabitants’ hopes. In this item, the designer wanted to represent the freedom that Africa deserves, which is still taken away, as she recalls.

It is a piece of clothing that awakens the creativity and freedom of the person who wears it, because it can be worn inside-out and the shoulder straps can be tied in many different ways.

Available in Rototom Store.

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Part of the money from the sales of the social merchandise 'freedom top', designed by Lidia Herrero, will go to the NGO Edjet Baandnet, which helps orphaned Ethiopian children

'Ethnopia', the new Rototom Sunsplash musical project in Ethiopia

Ethiopia will play a special role in the 'Celebrating Africa' edition. Rototom Sunsplash pays tribute to the African country, considered the cradle of the Rastafarian movement, by launching a new musical and cultural initiative called 'Ethnopia'. A project that this summer will bring to Benicassim the essence of the Ethiopian culture through its music and, at the same time, will lay the foundations of a collaborative project that will help to jointly undertake new paths in the next few months, beyond the strictly musical aspect.

Supported by the Ministry of Tourism of Ethiopia, this project has been presented today in Addis Ababa by the Spanish ambassador in this country, Borja Montesino Martinez del Cerro, the president of the Ethiopian Tourism Organization, Yohannes Tilahun, the producer Walter Rizzi, the promoter and music expert Addis Gessese and some representatives of the Rototom Sunsplash, who have participated with a short video. The initiative will allow some of the main Ethiopian reggae musicians and artists to offer two special concerts on the festival's Lion Stage on Saturday 12^th and Monday 14^thAugust.

Jonny Raga, Haile Roots, Sami Dan Henok and Mehari Brothers, Chelina, Tsedi, Ras Yohannes and Yohana will act as music ambassadors for their country in this unique musical project, to be completed in December with a special concert in Addis Ababa that will have Steel Pulse as headliner.

This event will also bring all the artists who are part of the project together and, at the same time, will pave the way for the ‘Rototom Comes to Ethiopia’, an experience through which it is planned to jointly develop different cultural initiatives in the African country during 2018.

The initiative will allow prominent African artists to perform in Benicassim and in turn, to celebrate a special concert in Addis Ababa next December that will open new pathways for collaboration

Exclusive t-shirts to promote community gardens in Senegal

A few weeks ago we announced the launch during this edition of an exclusive merchandise line with an African essence and a social purpose, which will be used to finance cooperation projects in West Africa. Here you will see the first articles of this beautiful initiative that will help fight malnutrition in Bassari Country (Senegal).

These clothes have been designed by Yere Jeëkk (Murcia) exclusively for our festival. The name of this entirely handcrafted brand of clothing and complements made with 100% African raw materials means 'clothes with charm' in Wolof (Senegalese dialect). And that same charm is present in the articles made for the Rototom Sunsplash: colourful women's and men's t-shirts, made of 100% cotton with an applique of the characteristic map of the continent made with African wax fabric from Senegal, which is one of its trademarks.

The purchase of these unique items will help create community gardens in Bandafassi and Dindefelo, two towns in Bassari Country, under the programme against malnutrition carried out by the NGO Yakaar Africa. They will also boost the development, both personal and professional, of women and men who are part of the textile sector in Spain and Senegal, where the majority of the fabrics which Yere Jeëkk uses come from.

Articles available in Rototom Store.

The merchandise designed by Yere Jeëkk for the Rototom will help the NGO Yakaar Africa in its program against malnutrition in the Senegalese region of Bassari Country

The African Village reinforces its showcase of musical fusion

Traditional Moroccan music, Berber and Saharan sounds, dance, percussion, fusion... The African Village continues adding rhythms, names and cultures to the Celebrating Africa edition with artists who will make their way through the Rototom Sunsplash a cross-cutting experience. This is the case of the Moroccan Mehdi Nassouli, who will move between the African Village, where he will present a musical experience linked to the tradition of his country and the Gnawa culture on 18^th August, and the Lion Stage, where he will bring a harder rock sound. Consummate player of the three string lute, the 'guembri', he studied the music from each region of his country during 10 years, until he took the international leap. He has worked with French guitarist Titi Robin, Fatoumata Diawara, Benjamin Taubkin, Justin Adams, Herbie Hancock and Alpha Blondy, mixing Berber and Gnawa music with other styles from the rest of the world.

Mohammed Alidu, an example in the preservation of Ghana's traditional music, will visit the festival on 18^th August at 22.45 hours, with a concert alongside The Bizung Family. Alidu arrives in Benicàssim in collaboration with MusicXChange. Besides, he is also part of the global multimedia project Playing for Change, which promotes peace through music.

The Sahrawi artist Hayouh and the singer Mufid, both from the group Gdeim Izik, will be also on the stage of the African Village. Two voices, a guitar and a rhythm box, channel the message of freedom for the Sahrawi people, through their lyrics written in Hassaniya, which they have performed on several stages in cities like Madrid, Ibiza, Rome or Milan. Once again, they will show their characteristic combination of Saharan musical roots with rhythms such as reggae or jazz, on 19^th August at 21.30 hours in Benicassim.

On the last day of the festival and as final activity of the area, the Docakene company, formed by ex-members of the national ballet from the Ivory Coast, will be also present in the most African stage. In addition to conducting workshops, this company will put the icing on their Rototom Sunsplash experience with a percussion, dance and masks show.

The Berber son music of Mehdi Nassouli, the Ghanaian Mohammed Alidu, the Sahrawi rhythms of Hayouh and the percussion of Docakene expand the rhythmic programme of the most African stage

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'Ethnopia', the new Rototom Sunsplash musical project in Ethiopia

The initiative will allow prominent African artists to perform in Benicassim and in turn, to celebrate a special concert in Addis Ababa next December that will open new pathways for collaboration

Rototom Store with a new webpage and collection

Fill your wardrobe with the colors of the festival. The news store is here, filled with new things.

We have a new line of clothes for children and babies painted by hand. In addition to our usual products, we have prepared new designs of caps, T-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories.

This year we also will collaborate in especial way with Africa. Indeed, we have launched a new solidarity line of merchandising in aid of four projects in that continent.

Visit STORE, and dress Rototom all year round and if you wish, collaborate with us.

We mail all around the world!

Discover our new online store, full of new items. We are launching a new line of hand painted clothing for babies and children

Do you want your music played on Rototom Radio?

Do you want your music played on Rototom Radio? This is an important notice to all music creators, here is an opportunity you cannot miss. Put together a 30-minute mixtape with the selection you like and send it before 31^st July to radio@rototom.com.

The 16 best mixtapes will be broadcasted on the festival’s radio station.

You have absolute freedom regarding styles, mixes ... The only requirement is not to include tunes whose lyrics may be offensive or discriminatory.

Remember you have until 31^st July to start creating.

Create your 30-minute mixtape with the music selection you like and you may qualify to be part of our radio programme

Press REC and get 4 8-day tickets for our 25th anniversary

We launch our Rototom Video Contest, with a double prize for the winner in each of our two categories: one for videos up to 5 minutes long and another one for 5 minute pieces or longer. Reaching the podium at each category will make you win an 8-day ticket for two people with camping included for the 2018 edition, which will mark our 25th anniversary.

Having fun in the middle of a concert. Having a break at our international restaurants. Organizing the trip to Benicassim. Dancing in the Sunbeach or, why not, starring in a full-length logbook in video format showing your way through the festival. What Rototom Sunsplash means to you. What memories creates in you. How you see it. How you live it. With whom you share it. Any idea, theme, approach or area can be a possible video candidate to the award in this first Rototom Video Contest.

Send us your creations to rvc@rototom.com before 10^th October.

Important notice: do it via fromsmash or wetransfer. The works submitted will become part of the festival's video library, which will have permission to make use of their contents.

Creativity is your asset. Would you dare to press REC?

Fill our first Rototom Video Contest of creativity in a double category and get yourself a direct passport to eight days of festival and holidays next summer

An official ‘like’ for our family festival

We are officially the first festival in the Valencian Community to be certified for its family friendly character. Thanks to the brand Tour & Kids and which is supported by the Valencia Agency for Tourism (AVT). This development consolidates our event as a holiday destination and the activities we organise for our ‘child’ and family audience, to which we dedicate more than half of our 14 extra-musical areas, some of which boast exclusive programs, such as Magicomundo and Rototom Circus, giving shape to a festival by day with over eight hours of uninterrupted beats a day, until sunset.

This year our two most family orientated areas Magicomundo and Rototom Circus, programs will be strongly influenced by Africa and its cultures. Create, play, dream, share and offer a different perspective on education from different viewpoints, that is what is at the heart of Magicomundo, the most family orientated space, with 7 hours a day of activity in its six territories with special guests like the Ethiopian circus company Fekat Circus, one of the key participants at Rototom Circus. Each day, from 15:00 until the concerts on Main Stage begin this space will offer its circus school, its Olympics, and circus shows for audiences of all ages. Activities for families will also be on offer in other parts of the festival arena, such as Mercado ArteSano, Pachamama and African Village, and on the beaches of Benicassim and Castellon with the SunBeach and Solé Rototom Beach. To be precise, the festival’s beach bar broadens its program of cultural and sporting events to experience and enjoy with the family, thanks to Formigues Festival.

Furthermore, this year we have improved the Campsite for those who come with their family. We open a kiddy park to play and relax aswell as a closed space for changing babies.

The certificate of Tour & Kids, official Brand of the Valencian Agency for Tourism, certifies the festival’s quality standards for programing and services for families

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A place to live and enjoy together

One of the peculiar characteristics of our Festival, as those who have lived it will tell you, be it as visitors, guests or staff, is the community that is created among all those in attendance. This is something that is experienced in the campsite above all, where there are endless opportunities to get to know ourselves and each other better and share moments of fun and relaxing. A small city where you will not be left needing anything: Health care store, grocery, bakery, lockers, collective kitchen,…

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Workshops for kids

Ecological vehicles

LED lighting

Separated waste disposal

Reusable glasses

Local products

Reduction of consumables

Biodegradable Plastics

Organic food

Photovoltaic panels

Water recycling system

Master of energy efficiency from the UJI

CO2 compensation

Camping hardware

Laundry

Lockers

Family zone

Airport transfer

Drinking Water

Ticket office for the disabled

Disabled parking

Bike hire

Viewing platform for the disabled

Lost property

Rototom merchandise

Bio Market

Craft market

Market

Infopoint

Record fair

Showers & toilets

Kitchen

24 hour medical assistance

Parking

Tent rental

Restaurants and Bars

Wifi zone

Transport during the festival

Zone for campervans

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Can I bring my dog?

Leave your dog at home. We advise that you do NOT bring your dog to Sunsplash as access to both the festival area and all town beaches is not allowed. The only ones who can access the site will be small dogs (up to 8kg in weight).

Dogs trained to assist people with disabilities related to sight, hearing or reduced mobility Re permitted entry to the festival. Also allowed to enter are dogs trained to assist people with different pathologies such as diabetes, breathing problems, autism, etc. Those people who wish to enter the festival with a dog of this kind must present the animal’s relevant documentation that certifies their training, as well as the need for its presence.

We also do not allow the entry of breeds considered dangerous, such as: Akita, Rottweiler, Pit Bull, Doberman, Napolitan Mastiff, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, French Mastiff, Bullmastiff, Staffordshire, Canarian Molloser and Fila Brasileiro.

Is there WiFi (internet) at the festival?

There will be free WiFi areas both on festival area and in the campsite.

When is the InfoPoint open?

The InforPoint at the ticket office will be open from 10.00 to 02.00, the InfoPoint in the venue stays open from 13.00 to 04.00, and the InfoPoint in the campsite is open 24 hours a day.

Is there a discount for the unemployed?

On Saturday August 19 the unemployed people from the province of Castellon can enter the festival to enjoy the concerts and activities for just 5 euros. To take advantage of this discount, you must go to the ticket office with your updated certificate from the Servef as a job seeker (not the Darde) together with your DNI or NIE

What are the Artisan Market opening hours?

Artisan Market: 13.00-04.00

What is the MagicoMundo schedule?

MagicoMundo: 13.30-20.30

What is the Non-Profit schedule?

Non Profit: 13.00-01.00

What is the schedule for the Art Symposium?

Art Symposium:16.00-20.30

What are the opening hours of the Open Air Market?

Open Air Market: 16.00-04.00

What are the opening hours of the bars and restaurants?

Restaurants and bars: 13.00-07.00

Can over 65’s enter the festival for free?

Entry is free for all adults who have turned 65 by the day the festival starts.

Can I buy a ticket just to attend the Social Forum and not the festival?

No you cannot buy a ticket to only attend the Social Forum separately, you must have a festival ticket to attend the attend the Social Forum.

Can I consult an information stand on my arrival?

Yes there is an Infopoint in the ticket offices, another in a central location of the venue and a third in the campsite.

I bought a Festival+Camping ticket, do I also have to buy/book a plot?

No, the booking of a plot in the Campsite is optional; it is an optional extra that we offer that allows you to ensure a place to pitch you tent on arrival.

I bought a Festival+Camping+Camper ticket, do I also have to book a plot?

No, on arrival you will find free space in the campsite to park your Campervan.

I bought a MiniTicket+Camping ticket, can I also have to buy/book a plot?

No, this service is only available to people with an 8 day ticket

What are the Jumping showtimes?

16h00 – 06h00
Jumping full line-up

Do you have to bring your own cooking utensils?

You must bring your own cooking utensils the collective cooking areas are prepared so that the “inhabitants” of the camping area can take their things to cook their own food, taking into account that is forbidden to light fires in the whole festival area.

Can you cook in the campsite?

There are 2 zones prepared for cooking, with enough electric cookers for 40 people to be able to cook simultaneously and sinks for washing up, all of which are suitable for use by disabled persons. These areas are prepared so that the “inhabitants” of the camping area can take their things to cook their own food, taking into account that is forbidden to light fires in the whole area.

Is there an area for families in the campsite?

There is a specially designed camping area for all the families that bring their children to the festival. It’s the greenest part of the campsite, with the most natural shade and is also the quietest, as it is furthest from the noisier zones.

Is there a lost property office at the festival?

If you lose anything during the festival, or find something belonging to someone else, you can hand it in to security, where they will save all lost property. Once the festival has ended all items of lost property will be handed in to the Benicassim local police.

Is there an area for people with disabilities in the campsite?

Yes (see map ) furthermore all of the installations have adapted areas for people with disabilities.

What are the Main Stage showtimes?

20:45-02.00/02.45
Main Stage full line-up

What are the Dancehall Showtimes?

22.00-06.00

Dancehall full line-up

What are the Dub academy showtimes?

22.00 – 06.00

Dub Academy full line-up

What are the Lion Stage showtimes?

19.45 – 07.00

Lion Stage full line-up

What are the Roots Yard showtimes?

13.00 – 06.00
Roots Yard full line-up

What are the Caribbean Uptempo showtimes?

13.00-06.00
Caribbean Uptempo full line-up

What is the Social Forum’s schedule?

Social Forum: 15.30-20.30

What is the Reggae University’s schedule?

Reggae University: 17.30-20.30

What is the African Village schedule?

African Village: 15.00-20.30|22.00-04.30

What is the Pachamama schedule?

Pachamama: 13.30-00.00

What is the Rototom Circus schedule?

Rototom Circus: 14.00-20.30

Will there be places to eat in the camping?

In the campsite you will find food and drink for all tastes: from traditional Spanish and Italian to an amazing selection of dishes from around the world, and vegetarian options. There will be bars/restaurants available 24 hours a day if you feel you want to eat or drink without leaving “the neighbourhood”.

Can I wash my clothes in the campsite?

To make your stay at the festival more comfortable there is a box in the campsite equipped with coin operated washers and dryers.

Are there showers in the campsite?

In total there will be 220 open showers, 40 private showers, 155 toilets and 100 sinks spread throughout the campsite, there will also be facilities adapted for use by guests with disabilities.

I have received the confirmation e-mail but can not see my ticket

The e-mail confirmation sent after completing a purchase has a file attached called “ticket.pdf“, you can view it using any .pdf reader.

While purchasing I gave the wrong email address, what should I do?

Send an e-mail to shop@rototom.com, indicating the details of your ticket (name and surname indicated in the purchase, e-mail used, type of ticket acquired and, if possible, the ID number of the ticket) and the new e-mail address you want to insert.

I bought the ticket on your site and I have not received any e-mail confirmation, what should I dowhere?

Send an email to shop@rototom.com, indicating as much information as possible about your purchase: date, surname and name indicated in the purchase, e-mail used, type of ticket purchased and, if possible, the ID number of the ticket.

Can I purchase more than one ticket on your website?

Yes, of course; at the time of buying the first ticket, instead of ending the operation with the payment you can continue to buy more tickets and pay for them all together at the end.

Is there parking for the disabled?

We have parking ares for the disabled, see map.

Is there a discount for disabled people?

Entry is free for people with serious disabilities (who do not walk and make use of a wheelchair), with a certified minimum of 65% , for the blind, the deaf and for people suffering from serious mental disabilities. Free entry is also provided for one helper, if needed. The helper will receive just one bracelet, which will not be transferable and will be allowed to stay inside the Festival venue for as long as the aided person is there.

Is there an area where people with disabilities can watch the concerts on Main Stage?

A platform accessed by a ramp that will allow wheelchair users to comfortably enjoy concerts on the main stage.

Can minors enter unaccompanied??

All children under 16 must always be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Minors between 16 and 18 years old who want access to the festival alone must have a permission slip signed by their parents or legal guardians.
Download the appropriate authorization and present it at the festival box office: minors <16 | minors 16-18

Up to what age do minors enter for free?

Free entrance for minors who have not turned 13 by the day the festival starts.

Can children enter the festival?

Is there an entrance for the disabled?

The festival has an accreditation window designated especially for serving people with disabilities and or reduced mobility. The entrance is free to all the disabled suffering from serious motor disabilities (who do not walk and make use of a wheelchair), to all the blind people, the deaf people and to the people suffering from serious psychological handicaps. Free entry is also provided for one helper, if needed. The helper will receive just one bracelet, which will not be transferable and will be allowed to stay inside the Festival venue for as long as the aided person is there.

Is there somewherre I can go to apply my own medical treatments?

There will first aid posts with a team of qualified medical personnel to assist you in both the campsite and the main area. There will permanently be an ambulance stationed at both points equipped with a space to attend you.

Where can I get medical assistance?

If for any reason you feel bad, there’s a team of qualified medical personnel to assist you in both the campsite and the main area. There will permanently be an ambulance stationed at both points.

Can I use camping gas in the campsite?

You are NOT allowed to enter the site with any kind of fire starting implements (stoves, bottles, camping gas …). These items will be confiscated by security at the entrance to the camp site and exchanged for a ticket so they can be retrieved upon exit. There are 2 zones prepared for cooking, with enough electric cookers for 40 people to be able to cook simultaneously and sinks for washing up, all of which are suitable for use by disabled persons.

Is there electrical connections in the campervan area?

Las autocaravanas que deseen conectarse a la red eléctrica deberán comprar el servicio de camping camper + electricidad y traer su propia manguera con clavijas CEE, de 20 metros de largo como mínimo.
Campers wishing to connect to the mains must purchase the camping service camper + electricity and bring their own lead with CEE plug at least 20 metres long.

Can I make a fire in the campsite?

You are NOT allowed to enter the site with any kind of fire starting implements (stoves, bottles, camping gas …). These items will be confiscated by security at the entrance to the camp site and exchanged for a ticket so they can be retrieved upon exit.
There are 2 zones prepared so that the “inhabitants” of the camping area can take their things to cook their own food, taking into account that is forbidden to light fires in the whole area.

Will there be lockers to keep belongings?

So you can leave your valuables in a safe place and relax in the festival, there is a locker room at the the campsite.

Will there be a place to charge electronic devices?

You can charge your phone or any other electronic device at two different points in the campsite and another point in the festival.
You can also buy or rent portable rechargeable batteries so that you don’t miss a single concert while staying in touch.

Will there be a market camping?

An authentic outdoor market, like those that can be found in town squares, in the campsite of Rototom Sunsplash. The producers themselves will be present at this market, each selling various products to the festival-goers, eliminating middlemen and thereby promoting local trade. In the market you will find all kinds of products: organic food, hygiene products, hardware and camping products… in short, everything you could need to make your stay at the festival the most pleasant and healthy possible.

What are the festival’s opening hours?

The venue opens each day at 13.00 and closes at 07.00 the following day. The campsite is open 24 hours a day.

I lost the coupon, what I can do?

Send an e-mail to shop@rototom.com, stating your name, surname and e-mail address used during the purchase. In any case, if you show us your ID you can pick up the T-shirt.

How will I recognise the coupon for collecting the T-shirt?

Inside the package you receive you will find a letter at the end of which is the coupon (with a barcode) that should be cut out and brought with you to the festival. You can pick up your shirt showing the coupon and identification at the Official Merchandise stand.

Can I give the “pack” to a friend?

Yes, but only with a ticket to the Festival. You can tell us their mailing address and also add a personal message that we will also deliver

I have not received the “pack” to the right direction, what should I do?

Send an email to shop@rototom.com, stating your name and full address.

Do I pay shipping costs?

No, the “pack” costs 18 euro, shipping included.

Why do you not send me the T-shirt?

The limited edition T-shirt will only be available during the festival and will not be for sale, it is reserved soley for coupon holders.

What’s in the “pack” exactly?

The pack includes a flag, stickers, postcards and the coupon that allows you to pick up a limited edition T-shirt at the Festival.

I have already bought a ticket to the festival, can I add a pack?

No, you can’t. You can only buy the pack while you purchase your ticket.

Can I buy the “pack” without buying Festival tickets?

No, this is not possible, the “pack” can only be purchased with a ticket for the Festival

I would like to book a “Glamping” tent in the Campsite, what must I do?

First of all you must have a “Festival + Camping” ticket and then you must book your tent on the The Glamping Company website.

We are a group of 4 people with 1 Camper, what types of tickets should we buy?

Each of the 4 people must buy a ticket “Festival + Camping” and only 1 of them must also buy a “Camper” ticket.

Can I just buy the “Camping” ticket?

No, you can’t. The entrance to the Camping is only valid if accompanied by a “Festival only” ticket.

Can I buy, for example, an 8 day ticket “8 days Festival only ” and “4 days Camping”?

No, you can not. The days of Festival and Camping should be the same, so you should buy the “8 days Festival only”and “8 days Camping”

I lost the e-mail confirmation of purchase, what should I do?

Write an e-mail to shop@rototom.com including the details of your ticket (name and surname indicated in the purchase, e-mail used, type of ticket purchased and, if possible, the ID number of the ticket) and we’ll send you a copy of your ticket.

I changed my mind about the selected days in my mini-pack, what should I do?

Send an e-mail to shop@rototom.com

The days of the mini-packs must be consecutive?

Yes, you can not select days independently.

Can I buy a ticket for myself with another person’s credit card and attend the Festival?

Yes, it is important that during the purchase, you indicate the name of the person who will pick up the tickets and attend the Festival.

I have purchased a ticket on your site but I can not attend the festival, what I can do?

Tickets purchased in advance are not refundable: Entries may be transferred to third parties making a NAME CHANGE through our Online Ticketing System. You must click on “My Tickets” and make the changes you want.

This operation will cost 1 euro if performed during the same phase of the advance sale as when the ticket was purchased. If the entry is assigned in a different phase of the advance sale, to the one in which it was purchased, then the difference in price compared to actual price period will need to be payed.

I bought a ticket “Festival Only” on your site and now want to add “Camping”, what should I do?

Tickets purchased in advance sales can not be changed, but you can add “Camping” for the same price, directly at the Festival Ticket Office at the entrance.