COCTEAUfest Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any unanswered questions about this event, this is hopefully where you'll find your answers!

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What's this all about?
It's a gathering of Cocteau Twins fans. We've booked a venue to play Cocteau Twins music all night! There will be live cover bands, dancing, raffles and giveaways of some great Cocteau Twins items—including autographed items and posters. If you're a fan, it'll be heaven.

Who is organizing this event?
This event is being organized by Leesa Beales (cocteautwins.org) and Michael Borum (cocteautwins.com) and many dedicated fans are helping to organise the event! The event is also being sponsored by Simon Raymonde and Robin Guthrie at Bella Union.

Is there a forum where fans can interact online and discuss this event?
There is a (COCTEAUfest Livejournal, or join cocteautwinsforums.com.

How can I get a ticket?
There will be 100 tickets printed for the 2005 event. Tickets are NOW ON SALE, visit our online shop for more details!

When you pay for your ticket you will receive an email notification of your purchase. Actual tickets can be picked up at the door. You must present your receipt as proof of purchase. Each actual ticket includes a neck lanyard and a numbered ticket.

If tickets do not sell-out prior to the event, they will be on sale at the door an additional fee. An announcement will be made on this Web site if tickets sell-out prior to the event.

I'm unable to attend the event. Will there be merchandise or other memorabilia?
The event will be videotaped for those who cannot attend. In the meantime purchase some official COCTEAUfest merchandise.

Where can I get more information?
If you absolutely cannot afford to miss this event, get your tickets as soon as they go on sale.

Will alcohol be served?
Cocteaufest is always a licenced event. All attendees must be at least 19 years of age or older to gain admittance. If you purchase a ticket, please be over 19. We will be checking ID at the door, and no one under 19 will be admitted - with or without a ticket.

Is there an agenda for the evening?
Yes, and we're still finalizing all the details. We will be holding raffles and giveaways, screening some great Cocteau Twins videos and television performances and we'll be serving specially created Coc-tails for the event, too!

Is there an agenda for the entire weekend?
There has been great interest in fans getting together before and after the event for a variety of other activies. More information will be posted here when available.

What music will you be playing?
You'll get pretty much 100% Cocteau Twins music the whole night long! We'll throw in the odd collaborative track here and there as well as some remixes and live tracks. We will try and have a tracklisting available as soon as possible.

What about hotel accommodations?
Arrangements are being made with a specific hotel to try and set up a block of discounted hotel rooms for people who would like to attend. Travel arrangements will have to be sought out on your own. Follow this link for assistance with travel arrangements!

What about a flight?
For more information on booking a flight follow this link for a full list of the flight research information we've gathered for you!

I'd like to look for my own hotel, can you point me in the direction of where to start my search?
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