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2010 Hotbox Events Festival & Event News
PAAM v2.0 is now live for Hotbox Events!
The new version of Hotbox Events PAAM is now live! If you already have a Hotbox PAAM account please login and check your profile - making sure your contact info is up to date so you're ...
17 Dec 10
Season's Greetings from Hotbox Events!
All at Hotbox Events send their very best wishes to all for the festive period, please find below messages from Mark, Steph, Rob, Jo and Tavis… "It's been a fantastic year for ...
16 Dec 10
2010 Latitude Festival Photos updated!
Hotbox Events has added new photos from the 2010 Latitude Festival to the Hotbox Events Photo Galleries! You can view the Hotbox Events Festival Photo Galleries here. We have more ...
15 Dec 10
2010 Big Chill Festival Photos updated!
Hotbox Events has added new photos from the 2010 Big Chill Festival to the Hotbox Events Photo Galleries! You can view the Hotbox Events Festival Photo Galleries here. We have more ...
15 Dec 10
2010 Leeds Festival Photos updated!
Hotbox Events has added new photos from the 2010 Leeds Festival to the Hotbox Events Photo Galleries! You can view the Hotbox Events Festival Photo Galleries here. We have more ...
15 Dec 10
2010 Reading Festival Photos updated!
Hotbox Events has added new photos from the 2010 Reading Festival to the Hotbox Events Photo Galleries! You can view the Hotbox Events Festival Photo Galleries here. We have more ...
15 Dec 10
Hotbox sponsoring Rosalind (Roz) Clarke
Hotbox Events and Hotbox Events' sister company Hotbox Studios Ltd are sponsoring Rosalind (Roz) Clarke who is sacrificing her cosy UK Christmas and New Year to volunteer with the ...
13 Dec 10
Hotbox joins Thom Yorke in Brighton!
Hotbox Events' Tavis Russell, Amii Adams (both pictured left) and Lorna Johnson all headed over to Brighton on Saturday 27th November to be a part of Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke's ...
02 Dec 10
Follow Hotbox Events on Twitter!
Here at Hotbox we've decided the time has come to join the tweeting revolution! You can follow Hotbox Events on Twitter here! As with Hotbox Events on Facebook the ...
29 Nov 10
Deposit returns and Royal Mail
Apologies to those who haven’t yet received their deposit return cheque. Royal Mail were booked to collect on Wednesday 27th – the collection failed to happen. The ...
31 Oct 10
2010 Hotbox Events Deposit Returns
For all those who worked at a festival with Hotbox Events in 2010 and adhered to the Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct; deposits will be sent on Wednesday 27th October. Unless ...
25 Oct 10
Vote in the 2010 UK Festival Awards!
You can win a dream festival summer - two tickets to every winning festival - by voting in the 2010 UK Festival Awards! Categories include Best Major Festival, Best Medium Festival, ...
27 Sep 10
Feedback from 2010 Festivals
We very much hope you enjoyed working with Hotbox Events in 2010! We're already starting to plan for 2011 and would love to hear from you if you believe there is anything we can improve ...
22 Sep 10
2011 Festivals Application!
We've received quite a few queries about the 2011 Hotbox Events Festivals Application - the 2011 application is planned on the 1st March 2011! 2011 Hotbox Events applications for ...
15 Sep 10
Thank you to all 2010 Leeds CATs!
Many thanks to all who worked with Hotbox Events at the 2010 Leeds Festival! Please find below messages from Festival Republic's Harmony Blake and Hotbox Events' Jo Shields... Thank ...
13 Sep 10
Thank you to all 2010 Reading CATs!
Many thanks to all who worked with Hotbox Events at the 2010 Reading Festival! Please find below messages from Festival Republic's Nicky Hodgson and Hotbox Events' Tavis ...
13 Sep 10
Thank you to Latitude CATs and HATs!
Again many thanks to all who worked with Hotbox Events at the 2010 Latitude Festival! It's been a very busy summer for all involved with Hotbox Events - Steph Newman would like to send ...
13 Sep 10
Nia Richards Volunteering Questionnaire
Nia Richards is currently studying for her MSc in Events Management and has got in touch with Hotbox Events for a little help! Nia's final dissertation project is based on what ...
09 Sep 10
2010 Deposit Returns - Your Address!
For all those who worked at a festival with Hotbox Events in 2010 and adhered to the Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct; deposits will be returned in October. Very Important ...
08 Sep 10
Leeds Festival - Work in the Crew Cafe!
Orange Festival Foods (the company which runs the Leeds Festival crew cafe) has been in touch – they are looking for fifteen more volunteers to work in the cafe! It's a ...
13 Aug 10
Staff parking pass for Leeds Festival?
If you are working at the 2010 Leeds Festival with Hotbox Events and will be driving to site and needing to park your vehicle in the staff car park please login to PAAM ASAP as a new ...
13 Aug 10
Spencer Tunick Naked Art Installation
A huge thank you to all who worked with Hotbox Events at the 2010 Big Chill Festival! All of our staff and volunteers did a fantastic job at covering the varied positions we were asked ...
12 Aug 10
2010 Reading and Leeds Positions!
Festival Republic has some Green Messenger positions available at the 2010 Reading Festival and 2010 Leeds Festival! To volunteer as a Green Messenger you'll need to have a passion ...
12 Aug 10
Reading and Leeds Health and Safety!
Festival Republic's 2010 Reading Festival & Leeds Festival 'Health & Safety at Festival Sites Terms and Conditions for Employees 2010' is now in Hotbox Events PAAM! This ...
12 Aug 10
Reading and Leeds 2010 CAT Info Packs!
The Hotbox Events 2010 Reading Festival and 2010 Leeds festival CAT Info Packs are now in PAAM! The packs includes contact, travel and arrival info, where and when you're expected to ...
11 Aug 10
All new positions have now been filled!
All new positions at the 2010 Leeds Festival have now been filled! Many thanks to all who applied and paid their deposits so quickly! Sorry to those who missed out - hopefully we'll ...
10 Aug 10
New positions at the 2010 Leeds Festival!
A limited number of new positions have just become available at the 2010 Leeds Festival! We have just reopened applications within Hotbox Events PAAM. If you already have a Hotbox ...
06 Aug 10
Leeds Festival - Work in the Crew Cafe!
Orange Festival Foods (the company which runs the Leeds Festival crew cafe) has been in touch – they are looking for volunteers to work in the cafe! It's a similar setup to ...
01 Aug 10
New question in Hotbox Events PAAM!
Please login to PAAM ASAP as a new question has been added: "Please identify your first language and any other languages you speak (which would allow for you to assist festival goers ...
30 Jul 10
Positions at Reading and Leeds!
Due to cancellations a limited number of positions have become available at the 2010 Reading Festival and 2010 Leeds Festival! We have just reopened applications within Hotbox ...
29 Jul 10
New Big Chill Staff Positions Available!
Hotbox Events has been asked to supply 3 extra (paid) staff for the Big Chill Festival! We need 3 people to drive the internal crew shuttle bus (minibus). This will mean ferrying ...
26 Jul 10
Big Chill Festival - Crew Shuttle Buses
Big Chill Republic has organised a free crew shuttle bus service to assist staff and volunteers in getting from the Great Malvern Station to the Big Chill Festival site and back! On ...
26 Jul 10
Big Chill 2010 CAT and HAT Info Pack!
The Hotbox Events Big Chill 2010 CAT & HAT Info Pack is now in PAAM! The pack includes contact, travel and arrival info, where and when you're expected to book in, info about ...
26 Jul 10
2010 Big Chill Festival Health and Safety!
Big Chill Republic's 2010 Big Chill Festival 'Health & Safety at Festival Sites Terms and Conditions for Employees 2010' is now in Hotbox Events PAAM! This document is issued in ...
26 Jul 10
Thank you to Latitude CATs and HATs!
Please find below a message received for all those who worked with Hotbox Events at the 2010 Latitude Festival... Could you please pass on my thanks to all the CATs and HATs who ...
23 Jul 10
Positions at the Big Chill Festival!
Due to cancellations a limited number of positions have become available at the 2010 Big Chill Festival! We have just reopened applications within Hotbox Events PAAM. If you ...
23 Jul 10
2010 Latitude Festival Feedback
We hope you had a great time working with us at the 2010 Latitude Festival! We've already received some fantastic feedback about the Hotbox Events CATs, HATs & Pixies which we'll be ...
21 Jul 10
Latitude Festival - Additional Info!
An additional briefing document for the 2010 Latitude Festival has just been added to PAAM: CAT Spotters, Control and Tent Entering Policy This is a very important document so please ...
12 Jul 10
Latitude - it's going to be a hot one!
It looks like we are in for a very hot Latitude Festival! Please make sure you are prepared e.g. sunhats, sun cream, light clothing, bottles of water... Once you're onsite and working ...
11 Jul 10
Newly available positions filled!
The newly available positions at the Reading Festival and Big Chill festival have now all been filled! Many thanks to all those who applied and paid their deposits so quickly, sorry to ...
11 Jul 10
Positions at Reading and Big Chill!
Due to cancellations a limited number of positions have become available at the 2010 Reading Festival and 2010 Big Chill Festival! We will be reopening applications within Hotbox ...
08 Jul 10
Pixies required for Latitude Festival!
Part of the 2010 Latitude Festival Hotbox Events team will be working as Pixies! The Pixies are based within the 'In The Woods' area. The pixie role similar to the CAT role e.g. ...
06 Jul 10
2010 Latitude Festival Health and Safety!
Festival Republic's 2010 Latitude Festival 'Health & Safety at Festival Sites Terms and Conditions for Employees 2010' is now in Hotbox Events PAAM! This document is issued in ...
05 Jul 10
Latitude 2010 CAT and HAT Info Pack!
The Hotbox Events Latitude 2010 CAT & HAT Info Pack is now in PAAM! The pack includes contact, travel and arrival info, where and when you're expected to book in, info about ...
01 Jul 10
Positions Available at Latitude Festival!
Due to cancellations a limited number of positions have become available at the 2010 Latitude Festival! We have just reopened applications within Hotbox Events PAAM. If you already ...
24 Jun 10
June 2010 Green Republic Newsletter
The June 2010 Green Republic newsletter has just been released by Festival Republic! The Green Republic newsletter is sent to Festival Republic's staff, crew, volunteers, project ...
17 Jun 10
Latitude Festival - Green Crew Info
With Latitude Festival fast approaching Festival Republic has sent over the 2010 Latitude Festival Green Crew Info Sheet. This info sheet looks at what those working at the festival can ...
16 Jun 10
Positions at Latitude, Leeds and Reading
Due to cancellations a limited number of positions have become available at the 2010 Latitude Festival, Reading Festival* and Leeds Festival! We have just reopened deposit payments ...
15 Jun 10
2010 Big Chill Festival Full!
Many thanks to all who have applied and paid their deposit for the 2010 Big Chill Festival - all positions at the 2010 Big Chill Festival have now been filled! Sorry to those who ...
15 Jun 10
Festival Republic Volunteers!
Festival Republic has asked us to let you know they have some positions available at the Latitude Festival, Reading Festival and Leeds Festival! You can apply to volunteer as a Green ...
09 Jun 10
2010 Big Chill Festival - Shuttle Bus
Festival Republic is looking to organise a shuttle bus to assist staff and volunteers in getting from the Great Malvern Station to the Big Chill Festival site!We need to know how much ...
09 Jun 10
Reopening Latitude, Leeds and Reading
As previously advised we're reopening the Latitude Festival, Leeds Festival and Reading Festival applications to fill positions which have become available due to cancellations. We're ...
01 Jun 10
Festival Feedback - Thank You!
Thanks to all of your efforts the feedback we've received over the years from the UK Police Force, Festival Promoters and Organisers Festival Republic, Security Teams, Fire Services and ...
29 May 10
Update to PNC Check Info
Following advice from the Northern Constabulary, we have updated the Police National Computer (PNC) info within the Hotbox Events Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). If you are worried ...
28 May 10
2010 Latitude Festival - Shuttle Buses
Festival Republic has organised shuttle buses to assist all Latitude staff and volunteers in getting to and from the 2010 Latitude Festival! The buses will be running between ...
27 May 10
Big Chill Festival - Positions Available!
There are some positions available with Hotbox Events at the 2010 Big Chill Festival!You can find out more about working at the Big Chill here. If you have applied and paid a deposit to ...
12 May 10
Latitude Festival - Work in the Crew Cafe!
Orange Festival Foods (the company which runs the Latitude Festival crew cafe) has been in touch – they are looking for volunteers to work in the cafe!It's a similar setup to ...
10 May 10
Latitude Festival - Guest Area CATs
Festival Republic has asked if a couple of the Latitude festival Guest Area CATs may be willing to help out with directing the guests on arrival - as the guests drive in, not knowing ...
07 May 10
Night Shifts at Reading Festival
We have now allocated the 48 nightshift CAT volunteer positions for the 2010 Reading Festival.Please check your Hotbox Events PAAM Account if you selected the option to work three 8 ...
04 May 10
Waiting Lists for Full Festivals
We still have some positions available at the Big Chill Festival.Currently Latitude Festival, Reading Festival and Leeds Festival are full.We will be re-opening the Latitude Festival, ...
03 May 10
2010 Leeds Festival Full!
Many thanks to all who have applied and paid their deposit for the 2010 Leeds Festival - we are now full for the 2010 Leeds Festival.Sorry to those who have missed the chance to join us ...
22 Apr 10
How do I find out more about...
Some of those who have been offered positions at 2010 music festivals with Hotbox have been wondering what happens next?Further info is provided nearer the time by way of the 'CAT & ...
12 Apr 10
Night Shifts at Reading Festival
Festival Republic would like some extra CATs to work the Friday, Saturday and Sunday night shifts at the 2010 Reading Festival! A new question has been added to Hotbox Events PAAM for ...
09 Apr 10
2010 Festivals Filling Up Fast!
We are absolutely stunned at how quickly the positions are filling up this year! Both the Reading Festival and Latitude Festival are nearly full, in less than a month! Festival Republic ...
30 Mar 10
2010 Big Chill Festival - updates!
Info about volunteering at the 2010 Big Chill Festival has been updated!The details which have been confirmed include:PNC deadlinesArrival dateBriefing timesFirst shift start time ...
25 Mar 10
The Green Tent Company!
If you are looking to buy a new tent for the 2010 festival season, Hotbox Events recommends:The Green Tent CompanyYou can find more information below.The Green Tent Company, Saving The ...
16 Mar 10
2010 Festivals Application is live!
The Hotbox Events 2010 Festivals Application is now live!If you already have a Hotbox Events PAAM account you can login and apply now!If you don't yet have a PAAM account you can sign ...
01 Mar 10
2010 Big Chill Festival - updates!
Further info about volunteering at the 2010 Big Chill Festival has been added to the Hotbox Events website!As this is a new event for Festival Republic many of the details are yet to be ...
26 Feb 10
2010 Big Chill Festival!
Festival Republic has asked Hotbox Events to bring the CATs & HATs to the Big Chill Festival!We'll be adding further info about the 2010 Big Chill festival to the Hotbox Events ...
16 Feb 10
2010 Application and New Event!
The 2010 Hotbox Events festivals application is planned to go live in early March! We'll be letting everyone know once it's live via the newsletter - so if you're not subscribed ...
10 Feb 10
Hotbox Events on Facebook!
If you haven't yet joined our Facebook Group you can find the Hotbox Events CATs & HATs Facebook Group here! There are hundreds of photos, messages and discussions for you to check ...
10 Feb 10
Festival Photo Galleries Updates!
New photos from the 2009 Latitude Festival and Leeds Festival have been added to the Hotbox Events Photo Galleries!Many thanks to Jo Shields for all the photos - some great shots! You ...
09 Feb 10
Updates for the 2010 Season!
The Hotbox Events Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct have been updated for the 2010 season!Please read the updated Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct if you are planning ...
02 Feb 10
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