Reading
Festival 2025
Welcome to the Reading Festival Prehospital Portal page.
This page will be updated with all the information you need on a regular basis so please check back often. From rotas to getting here, news and updates, to whos who.
Whats New?
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The rota is now live
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Shift swaps are OPEN
Key links
IMPORTANT
Many of the links below will require you to sign into your FMS 365 account. If the links do not work, this will be because you are signed in to another Office 365 a which you will need to sign out of first.
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Reading Festival Rota
Click here (the password has been sent to your email)
Reading Festival WhatsApp group
Reading WhatsApp group - Click here to join
Shift Swap Form (see FAQ's)
Shift Swap form - Click here to access when available
Campsite Form
All crew to click here and complete
Crew Information Pack
To follow
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Health & safety Induction
To follow
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Teams briefings
See your emails for links
Mon 4th Aug 19:30
Sun 10th Aug 18:00
Recording will be made for those unable to attend
Other Info
The FMS campsite is at The Atrium once again. You can arrive any time from (info to follow). Please ensure you complete the campsite registration (see Key Links).
Address is The Atrium Health Club, Scours Ln, Reading RG30 6AY Google Maps link here
The line-up. Check out the full band and stage list here.
Welcome meeting & optional tour
If you are new to FMS or the Reading Festival, come along for the meet-and-greet. There is also an optional tour of the festival site, crew bar, and campsites to familiarise yourself.
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It all starts at the bar on the campsite (outside if it's dry) at 15:00 on Wednesday 20th
Your
wellbeing
Reading Festival can overload your senses, and you may feel you need to chat to someone, which is very much encouraged. In the first instance, reach out to one of the team leaders (the telephone number is on the rota) or contact the on-site wellbeing team, who can provide additional support.
FAQ's
I want to watch a particular band, but I'm on shift. Can you swap me with someone?
Sorry, but we cannot arrange shift swaps for you. However, you can use the WhatsApp group to request one. Once agreed one of you needs to complete the shift swap request. When you add a request on WhatsApp remember to include the day, time and location of your shift along with your grade.
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How do I get guest tickets?
You can either purchase them through FMS (very limited availability) when the campsite form is released or buy direct from the Festival (same price). All guests pay a small fee to use the campsite facilities, showers, bar etc which is payable in advance. Please note, guests are your responsibility and must understand that we cover 24 hour shifts so crew need their sleep.
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Is there a crew bar we can use, and can our guests use it too?
Yes, there is a brilliant crew bar stage left where you can relax, mingle with the celebs and get away from the crowds. Unfortunately only crew can access this bar, no guests. However, on the campsite we have a great bar which is open to guests and crew.
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Can I bring a motorhome, van, caravan, tent etc?
Absolutely. Electric hookups are available and can be booked via the campsite form, for which the link is posted above, as soon as it becomes available.
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Are there any briefings before the event?
Yes. We suggest all crew, new or old hands, attend a briefing prior to the event. Dates and links will be added to the key links when available.
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Will I get meal vouchers?
Yes, you will get 2 vouchers per shift worked. If you work extra shifts you will get additional meal vouchers. These vouchers can be used at our campsite catering in the main building. Look out for the jerk chicken!
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What about uniform?
If you have uniform please wear it, if not please wear ambulance trousers or black cargos with a dark polo (no band t-shirts etc) You will provided a high vis which is mandatory at all times you are on the festival site for safety reasons.
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Meet The Team
Your Prehospital Team Leaders (shown alphabetically below) are on duty throughout the entire event and in addition to supporting you, are on-call 24 hours a day in case of a major incident.
