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Sydney Confesters Festival Welcome

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT

Sydney ConFesters festivals are different to most other get-togethers. Please read this introduction to see if Sydney ConFesters is what you really want.

• There are no staff or volunteers at Sydney ConFest - everyone there does what needs to be done and also what makes a festival exceptional. If you just want to pay an entry fee and the have work done for you, then Sydney ConFest is not for you.
• Sydney ConFesters is about learning to live together and care for each other - be careful that your words and actions don’t conflict with the standards and needs of those around you.
• Sydney ConFesters love to get high on life. If you like to drink alcohol or use drugs to feel good, then Sydney ConFest is not for you. Do not bring alcohol or illegal drugs.
• Many Sydney ConFesters enjoy the company of pets, but at Sydney ConFesters we are camped close together - you will not be allowed to enter if you bring any pets.
• Sydney ConFesters enjoy the beauty of the Australian bush - please do not play any recorded music and do not smoke in communal areas.
• Sydney ConFesters is all about sharing - do not bring any items or services to sell.
• Sydney ConFesters enjoy diversity and freedom - you will be welcome if you choose to wear clothing all the time or if you choose to wear no clothing.
• Sydney Confesters practice minimal-impact camping.
• Sydney ConFesters is a place for people to feel free to learn and do things differently - being photographed or filmed makes it much harder to do this. Do not take photographs of people until you have everyone’s agreement to be photographed. Children under 16 may only be photographed if their parents are present and they agree. Do not take any videos at Sydney ConFest, even from mobile phones.

Below is the previous version of the rules we had for Sydney Confesters Gathering. We decided that we liked the positive version above better.