Community

This year, Victoria Park will be hosting All Points East, which will replace the festivals and concerts that have previously taken place throughout the summer. This community website introduces the new event and organisers and tells you how you can give your views on the plans and get involved with the event.

What is All Points East?

All Points East is a brand new ten-day event taking place from 25th May to 3rd June 2018 in Victoria Park. Kicking off on the May bank holiday will be a three-day music festival, followed by a free to access 4-day community focused midweek event which will deliver an entertainment programme of, outdoor cinema, food & drink, music, sports and more. All Points East culminates the following weekend with three huge standalone headline shows with some of the most exciting acts around. For more information on the events line up click here

Who are the event organisers?

All Points East is promoted by AEG / Goldenvoice who are the team behind events such as British Summer Time Hyde Park, and the world’s number one venue The O2.

Mayor of Tower Hamlets, John Biggs, said:

“The council is pleased to be working with AEG, who were selected following a rigorous procurement process to deliver some exciting events in 2018 which can be enjoyed by local people, Londoners and visitors from across the UK.”

When will there be activity in the park?

All Points East will consist of a total of 10 event days taking from 25th May to 3rd June. Preparations for the event will begin approximately on the 14th May works will take place between 8am and 8pm with any late or overnight working take place at council approved times only. Dismantling of the event will be complete by 11th June after which the event organisers will hand the site back to the council. Prior to the handover we will ensure that all remaining public spaces are cleaned and returned to the best possible standard.

All Points East will be the only major event in Victoria Park in 2018, there will be no further major events in the park for the rest of the summer.

How will this affect local residents?

We are committed to making sure that the event management plans minimise disruption to park users and the local community. This includes management plans surrounding transport, sound management, litter and anti-social behaviour. A Safety Advisory Group is set up including members of the Local Council, Police and other agencies to agree these management plans and ensure they are implemented.

-       Traffic

During the event period there will be increased build traffic into the park, all traffic will be escorted by traffic marshals. Whilst this will be kept to a minimum, any vehicles moving throughout the park will adhere to park speed limits and show hazard lights.
 

-       Road Closures

It has been agreed during the planning of the event to have the ability to put in place a temporary road closure to enable the safe and controlled movement of a large number of pedestrians towards public transport. The closures over the event weekend will be implemented at approximately 21.00pm on Friday and Saturdays and 20:30pm on Sundays and it is anticipated the closure will remain in place until around 23.45pm. These will take place on Friday 25 May to Sunday 27 May and Friday 01 June to Sunday 03 June.

The area of the temporary road closures will be as follows:

• Grove Road between Roman Road and Lauriston Road
• Old Ford Rd between St Stephen’s Rd and Bonner Street
• Lauriston Road from the junction at Victoria Park Road will be access only for local Traffic
• Aberavon Road, Rhondda Grove & Maplin Street will be closed at their junctions with Mile End Road

There will be no restrictions on residents wishing to exit the streets during the closure period (needs clarification – some roads will be inaccessible). However, there are likely to be delays in all traffic movement particularly between 22.30pm – 23.30pm when we anticipate the majority of people will be leaving the festival site. We would advise you to avoid leaving the area by vehicle during this period if possible. Our stewarding staff will also make every effort during this period to facilitate residents’ access to roads to the east and west of Grove Road. However, there may be some delays due to the high volume of pedestrians. There will be no access north-south on Grove Road through Victoria Park and you may wish to avoid Grove Road between Roman Road and Mile End Road as congestion is likely.

As part of the road closures there will be parking suspensions in place between crown roundabout and Roman Road and cars parked in suspended bays may be towed.  If you believe your vehicle has been removed please contact TRACE on 0845 206 8602, visit the vehicle removal website for more information.

Click here to see a map of the road closures

-       Cross Paths

A cross path from the north to the south of the event site will be made available to facilitate access through the park. This will close during ticketed events and when the site is deemed unsafe for public access. The cross path is located between Gun makers gate and the Hub Café, click here to download a map showing cross path access and timings. 

Please note due to security measures surrounding the free to access event “In the Neighbourhood” those using cross paths after 10am on Monday 28 May - Thursday 31 June will be subject to a search and cyclists will be asked to dismount. 

Click here for a full list of “In the Neighbourhood” entrance terms and conditions.

-       Litter / Environment

The event organisers employ a dedicated waste contractor to undertake street cleansing in the local area. There is a dedicated External Event Manager who will be oversee the upkeep of the surrounding areas of the event. During the event period, they will be out in the community checking that all plans have been implemented. Residents can report any waste-related issues to Event Organisers by the Resident Hotline (0800 043 0308).

-       Sound Management

The organisers are required to make sure that the noise from the event is controlled to limits agreed with the local authority. A team of noise consultants monitor levels on both the Hackney and Tower Hamlets sides of the park.

The sound systems will be tested the day prior to the event taking place to ensure that they do not breach the noise limits on the license. There will be a further brief period of testing on the morning of the event. If you have concerns about noise levels directly generated during the period of the event, you can contact the Resident’s Hotline on the number listed above.

The event organisers have agreed with Tower Hamlets Environmental Protection that from Sunday 27 May there will be no sound checks prior to 10:45am.

Please note on 22nd and 25th May the London Stadium will also be holding an event from 17:00-22:30. If you have concerns about noise levels generated by this event please contact the London Stadium on 0800 055 7505, or Newham Environmental Protection on 020 8430 2000.

For further information visit the London Stadium website

-       Security and Policing

Security contractors have been appointed to ensure safety inside the event and the surrounding area. Security are positioned along the main ingress and egress routes to the event including areas along Grove Road (to and from Mile End Station), Lauriston Road (towards Hackney), Crown Gate Roundabout and Old Ford Road East and West.

In addition to the security contractors, All Points East have a dedicated external event management team working alongside contractors to ensure positions along the Ingress and Egress routes are maintained throughout the event and response teams can be deployed to areas if required.

The Event Organisers are working closely with the Metropolitan Police in the planning phases and during the event to target Crime and anti-social behaviour.

If you have any concerns regarding anti-social behaviour surrounding All Points East please get in touch via the All Points East Resident Hotline (0800 043 0308) and email address community@allpointseastfestival.com

How can I get involved with the Event?

Please see below section ‘Getting involved and local business opportunities’.

How can I get in touch with community matters regarding the event?

-       Email

If you would like to get in touch we have a dedicated community email address which can deal with any queries community@allpointseastfestival.com

-       Community Meetings

We plan to hold four Community Information Meetings over the coming year, to allow residents and businesses to pass on any concerns. There will also be the opportunity to hear how you can get involved in the event.

The meetings will take place on:

7-9pm, Wednesday 7 February 2018
7-9pm, Wednesday 11 April 2018

Location: V&A Building, Victoria Park, E3 5AX (access via Royal Gate West).
If you can’t attend the meeting, please feel free to get in touch by email or through the website.

-       Dedicated Residents Hotline

During the set up and duration of the event you will be able to contact the event organisers via a dedicated community hotline.

The Resident's Hotline is answered on site by a member of the Event Management Team who will be able to assist and respond to any queries. The phone number will be operational during the All Points East tenancy on site from 11 May – 11 June.  This is the quickest and most effective way of contacting the event about any issue.  If your call is not answered immediately, please leave your telephone number and we will call you back as soon as possible.

During Friday-Sundays inclusive members of the local authority noise service will be present on site and if any noise complaints are received officers will investigate the complaint and identify what steps may need to be taken to remedy the situation.

Residents Hotline
Freephone: 0800 043 0308 (operational from 11 May-11 June)

The resident hotline will be open from 0800-2000 during the build and break and during event opening hours. Outside of these hours an answer machine will be operational where residents can leave a message, please leave your telephone number and our team will call you back as soon as possible.

In-between the two weekends of ticketed music, Mon 28th – Thursday 31st May will see the event open its doors to All Points East In The Neighbourhood, a  four day, free to enter wide range programme of community-focussed activities.

The programme will include elements such as:

• Outdoor cinema
• Street Food
• Pop Up Bars
• Live music and entertainment
• Theatre Arts
• Sports and wellbeing sessions
• Children’s activities

The vast majority of activities have been sourced from amazing local organisations and suppliers based throughout Tower Hamlets and around Victoria Park. You can see the current programming at: https://www.allpointseastfestival.com/in-the-neighbourhood

All Points East is the brand new festival located in Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets. As part of the event’s commitment to the local community, opportunities will be provided for a range of local businesses, operators, suppliers and performance content to become part of the All Points East journey.

VOLUNTEER WITH MY CAUSE UK FOR FREE ENTRY & MORE

Give your time, choose your cause.

Apply today to volunteer at All Points East 2018! Simply give a few hours of your time at the event and in return My Cause UK will make a donation to any charity of your choice. 

My Cause volunteers have raised almost £50,000 for charity simply by giving their time at festivals since 2015. We’re proud to be partnering with All Points East in 2018 where our volunteers will raise £6,000 for their chosen charities across two weekends of fantastic events!

The role: You will be part of the Welcome Team – welcoming people to the festival, answering questions and giving directions into the festival. You will get training and support from an experienced team on site.

Shift length: 1 x 8 hours including a break
Lunch, tea and coffee and love provided!

All shifts finish no later than 7pm so you’ll be guaranteed to enjoy all the headliners! Free entry to the event is on the day you volunteer only.

Apply now to be part of the crew in 2018

 

ALL POINTS EAST LOCAL BUSINESS FAIR

As part of All Points East’s continued commitment to the local community, the event’s first Tower Hamlets Business Fair was hosted on Tuesday 30th Jan 2018 at The Arts Pavilion, Mile End Park. This was open to businesses, operators, suppliers and performance content from the borough interested in getting involved with the event.

The Fair kicked off with introductions from Tower Hamlets Arts and Events and All Points East Event Director. This was followed by open networking sessions with representatives from many of the event’s key departments: bar operations, food trader management, performance content booking and event production – each providing attendees thorough information and feedback on how to apply for each opportunity. The Tower Hamlets Enterprise team were there to answer questions relating to wider enterprise activity within the borough.

The Fair was a great success, with over 20 local businesses and arts organisations attending, including food traders, breweries, arts groups, apparel producers, and music acts. For those who were unable to attend full information on each of the opportunities available and how to apply can be found below and any questions are welcomed via the dedicated community email community@allpointseastfestival.com.

OPPORTUNITIES

1. Food traders

• Sourced Market are curating the street food market at All Points East, a proud local business with its HQ in Tower Hamlets and which has been AEG Presents / Goldenvoice’s festival food partner for over 5 years.

• Over 90% of the festival’s food traders have deep, long lasting links to the surrounding areas of East London and the makers and producers are passionate about delivering the best ever food experience at a UK Festival. Trader Applications have now closed for 2018, but please check back here for 2019 applications.

2. Breweries

• Selected breweries located in Tower Hamlets will be granted pouring rights opportunities across the event free of charge.

• For 2018 Craft Beer will coming courtesy of local brewers Redchurch and Trumans.

• Pouring rights applications have closed for 2018, but please check back here for 2019 applications..

3. Production and supply of event merchandise - Event Apparel:

• Manufacturers located in Tower Hamlets are invited to tender to supply Event Apparel to the appointed All Points East merchandise company

• Applications have now closed for 2018, but please check back here for 2019 applications.

4. Production and supply of event merchandise - Print Materials:

• Manufacturers located in Tower Hamlets are invited to tender to supply Print Materials to the appointed All Points East merchandise company

• Applications have now closed for 2018, but please check back here for 2019 applications.

5. Weekday performance content:

In-between the two weekends of ticketed music, Mon 28th – Thursday 31st May will see the event open its doors to All Points East In The Neighbourhood, a  four day, free to enter wide range programme of community-focussed activities.

The programme will include elements such as:

• Outdoor cinema
• Street Food
• Pop Up BarsLive music and entertainment
• Theatre Arts
• Sports and wellbeing sessions
• Children’s activities

Performance applications have now closed for 2018, but please check back here for 2019 applications.

6. Community Liaison Coordinator

To ensure we have the best engagement, liaison and feedback with the local community we are recruiting for a Community Liaison Coordinator to join our Event Management Team.  THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED FOR 2018 , but please check back here for 2019 applications.