Glitch Festival 2024 Guide

It’s soon time to lower the drawbridge and welcome you beyond the festival gates for the 7th edition of Glitch Festival 2024.

Use this festival guide to ensure you are fully prepared.

Opening Times & Locations

13th August - Opening Party

Location: Valletta Ditch (Entrance to the venue via ‘Great Siege Road’ only. No other route will be accessible)
Event Timing: 17:00 – 23:00

14th & 15th August - Main Festival

Location: Gianpula Village
Event Timing: 18:00 – 04:00

16th August - Boat Parties

Departure: Sliema Ferry
Boat Name: Geraldine
- Afternoon Boat Party
  - Lineup: DJ Heartstring & Pablo Bozzi
  - Boarding time: 11:45
  - Event Timing: 12:15-15:15
- Evening Boat Party
  - Lineup: Narciss, Benwal, Nacriss B2B Benwal
  - Boarding time: 15:30
  - Event Timing: 16:00-19:00
- Night Boat Party
  - Lineup: Patrick Mason b2b SPFDJ
  - Boarding time: 19:30
  - Event Timing: 20:00-23:00

16th August - Closing Party

Location: Gianpula Village (Cosmic Stage)
Event Timing: 22:00 – 04:00

Festival re-entry policy

Re-entry only possible after midnight. Come early to avoid queues and traffic heading to the venue.

Getting There

Festival Bus

The festival bus locations are Gzira, Pembroke or Qawra. The festival bus is only available to the main festival held at Gianpula Village on the 14th & 15th of August.

Bus trips will only leave at the given times below:

GZIRA

Locations links: Gzira & Festival Grounds .

18:00 & 19:00 Leaving from Gzira to the Festival Grounds
02:30, 03:30 & 04:15 Leaving from the Festival Grounds to Gzira

PEMBROKE

Locations links: Pembroke & Festival Grounds .

18:00 & 19:00 Leaving from Pembroke to the Festival Grounds
02:30, 03:30 & 04:15 Leaving from the Festival Grounds to Pembroke

QAWRA

Locations links: Qawra & Festival Grounds .

18:00 & 19:00 Leaving from Qawra to the Festival Grounds
02:30, 03:30 & 04:15 Leaving from the Festival Grounds to Qawra

Car

Gianpula will only be accessible from Rabat direction towards Zebbug.
If you are travelling by car, we advise you to come early as limited parking spaces are available.
Carpool with your friends
No parking in the road leading to, or out of Gianpula. Your car will be towed.
Do not drive under the influence.

Taxi

If you are opting for a taxi, we suggest pre-booking to avoid disappointment. As much as you can ,carpool with your friends. Taxi drop off and pick up only available at our Kiss and Ride area next to the venue.

Entrance

Due to limited internet access, it’s very important that you add your tickets to Apple or Google Wallet or download the ticket as a PDF. This can be done from the confirmation email you received upon ordering the festival tickets. Screenshots of tickets, barcodes or QR codes will not work. You can also download your ticket by clicking on this link.
Bring a copy of your ID with you (Digital is enough)
Entrance is strictly 17+
Come early to avoid any waiting times.

TimeTable

Site Map

Reusable Cups

Once again in an effort to promote sustainability and reduce plastic usage, we shall be selling reusable hard cups made of durable plastic to reduce the waste generated by disposable cups. All drinks will be served in these cups. Washing stations will be available on site.

You can purchase the cups at any bar during the festival. If you’re attending multiple days, please bring your cup with you. You are also welcome to bring your own hard plastic cup.

Bar Credit

Top up your RFID wristband from one of our top-up stations at the festival. Credit is valid for all 4 days of the festival.

You can top up your wristband onsite by card or cash. Topping up at the Boat parties will be by cash only.

The Opening After-hours hosted by Midnite, on the 13th August at Liquid Club will not be accepting payments using the festival RFID wristband. Drinks for this event may be purchased by cash or card at the bar.

For unused credit, the refund window opens on August 17th at 8am and closes on August 23rd at 23:59 CET (late refund requests cannot be fulfilled). Click here to apply for a refund once the window has opened. A refund processing fee of €2.95 (+ SEPA fees for non-EU Banks) will apply to all refund requests.

Festival Ethics & House Rules

Respect the vibe. Feel free to film your experience at the festival, but please keep your phone brightness low and do not use any flash.
Filming in the Boiler Room stage is not allowed.
We’ve got our own media team. As specified in our T & C, by attending you consent to being photographed, filmed or featured.
We understand that some attendees may require medication for medical conditions. We allow physician-prescribed medication that has not expired. If you have such medication, you must show the physician’s prescription and consult with a security officer upon entry.

Awareness

If you feel overwhelmed or require a secure environment, head to the awareness tent. The team is there to help you.

You may want to go to the main entrance or merch store and ask one of our door staff, they’ll guide you to the awareness tent.

Our dance floors are a sacred safe space for everyone. Any dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated.
Be respectful to others. Consent is the key word.
If you are feeling unwell, take a step back. Get your friends to ask for help
Keep yourself hydrated
Paramedics are also available throughout our events
Look out for the Awareness team onsite, they will be roaming the festival (wearing navy blue tees), you can also drop by their tent.
Get some rest, the festival days are long party days. It’s important to re-energize between one day and the other.
Don’t forget to go home. Staying up and dancing for long hours is not an endurance contest. Listen to your body and make sure to give it a rest.

Harm Reduction & Care Guide

This Care guide has been prepared in collaboration with Harm Reduction Malta & People on Dancefloors.

I am here to have fun, why should I care about risks?

Keep hydrated – alcohol is not a great way to keep your body flawlessly dancing through the day and night. Make sure you drink water and remind your friends. You could also alternate between booze and soft drinks. It’s also a great idea to add mineral salts (electrolytes) to your drink at the end of the night to hydrate! Helps reduce the negative effects of a hangover every time.
Be respectful to others – Going to festivals is all about making new friendships and connections. Yet, always respect other people’s personal space and ask for mutual consent. a No will always mean a no.
Do your research and know your stuff – Check out important websites such as Drugs and Me, and Pill Reports providing educational material, updated information and warnings. You can also download the KnowDrugs app and have a handy tool throughout the night. Beware that although images might match, the pharmacological contents could still be different. Always adopt the Start Low – Go-Slow principle.
Don’t forget to go home – Staying up and dancing for long hours is not an endurance contest. Listen to your body and make sure to give it a rest. Let friends know you wish to go home and make sure you KNOW the person accompanying you back home. Always catch a ride with a registered taxi or the festival bus. The next day, eat a healthy meal, go for a walk or swim.

I must have overdone it this time, I am not feeling too well. My vision is blurred, my heart is beating fast, and I feel hot flushes.

Do the right thing and Stop!

Seek help from your friends and explain what you are feeling. Ask your friend to take you to a less crowded and better ventilated area. Concentrate on your breathing and drink small sips of water. Ask your friend to stay with you for the entire time. Remember, this is probably a temporary effect, and the unwanted symptoms will soon start to lessen. IMPORTANTLY, do not consume any substance (including caffeine) for the rest of the time. Give your body time to rebalance and refocus. If after some time you still feel unwell, seek medical attention by one of our health buddies. If in doubt, ALWAYS call for medical assistance, this WILL NOT get you into trouble!

One last word of advice: less is always more.

I keep on being followed by a person making sexual advances and trying to touch me. I am now too afraid to get back onto the dancefloor.

This type of abusive culture will not be tolerated at Glitch Festival! If you encounter a similar experience, approach one of our security personnel and report the incident. You can also reach out to the Awareness Team wearing a navy blue shirt. They are here for your safety and happiness too. Don’t forget to be an active bystander! We are one family, don’t be afraid to report any incidents you observe, and help a fellow clubber in need.

Most importantly be respectful and make sure the festival is a great experience for yourselves and everyone around you.

Be careful if you are redosing, some substances take longer to kick-in. Prevent a hang over by limiting alcohol intake. Make use of the links in this guide to educate yourself about the risks associated with poly-drug use. Take care of your ears, pick up a pair of free ear plugs from the festival merch stand or gates upon entry. Remember to carry condoms with you.

We are here promote welfare and safety on the dancefloor.

Think Twice! Don’t Drink & Drive

Do not drive under the influence of any substances. Driving while impaired can have serious consequences for both you and others on the road. Do the right thing and choose a safe method of transport. Pre-book our festival bus or take a taxi.

Do's & Don'ts

Do Bring

Download your ticket (before heading to the venue)
ID
Money (Card or Cash)
Comfortable clothing & footwear
Your reusable cup
Sunscreen
Physician’s prescription, if you require any medication for medical conditions

Don’t Bring

Glass objects or containers
Plastic Bottles
Drinks
Pyrotechnical objects
Drones
Selfie Sticks
Professional photography equipment
Weapons or any dangerous object deemed as one

Stage Capacity

Most of the stages at our festival offer a club-like intimate experience. This setting allows for a more engaging and immersive experience.

This also means the some stages may reach capacity at times during the festival. If a stage is full, you may be restricted from entering to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment. If a stage has reached capacity, we will use a one-out, one-in policy, and you may experience queuing and waiting times.

We suggest planning ahead and arriving at the stage early if there are any acts you really want to see. Here’s a link to the festival timetable.

DJ Booths

Some of the stages (Opening party, Boiler Room, Orbit & Midnite) at the festival will provide a specially designed backstage area behind the DJ Booth. This elevated area is open to everyone, and no special ticket access is required.

Please be mindful and avoid leaning over the booth with drinks or to film. Any behaviour that may distract the performing artist in any way is not allowed. The use of flash is also prohibited.

Ensure that no drinks are placed on the DJ booth or any technical equipment.

Lockers

To provide a secure and convenient place to store your belongings during the festival, we offer lockers for rent. Get your key from the the merchandise stand at the festival grounds.

Locker Dimensions: 27cm width x 27cm height x 35cm depth