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Victoria Park London E3

May/June 2020

May/June 2020

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What is All Points East and how do I get in touch?

All Points East is a ten-day event taking place in 2020.

Kicking off on the Friday 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 a further three-day music festival.

Mayor of Tower Hamlets, John Biggs, said of the 2019 event:

“I am pleased that following the success of All Points East this summer - with considerably improved management from the previous contract - it will be returning in 2019 to the award winning Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets. Using our park for events enjoyed by thousands of people through well-managed events while respecting our responsibilities to best manage disruption to local residents is the secret to continuing success.

We worked closely with AEG to ensure local residents needs were considered at this year’s event and I am grateful for the attention they gave to this. We can of course always aim to learn and improve further.

Also returning in 2019 will be the ‘In the Neighbourhood‘ midweek programme, a free event which attracted over 20,000 people daily, brought people in our communities together in celebration, showcased some of the rich artistic talent and offered business opportunities to local entrepreneurs.

These events also bring in vital income that helps protect the frontline council services residents rely on. I look forward to another successful festival and hearing the full list of acts performing at All Points East in 2019.”

How can I get involved with the Event?

Please view the All Points East Resident Leaflet Here.

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 Enable JavaScript to view protected content.

> Community Meetings

The team are committed to ensuring that the event takes place with minimal disruption to park users and the local community. We welcome your feedback from this year’s event and on the operational plans for the 2019 event. Please join the All Points East event management team at the upcoming community meetings:

MEETING TIMES AND LOCATIONS

VENUE: V&A Building, Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E3 5TB (access via Royal Gate West)

TIME: 6 - 8 PM | DATE: Wednesday 16 October 2019

Further dates TBC.

There will also be the opportunity to hear how you can get involved in the event.

> Dedicated Residents Hotline

Freephone: 0800 043 0308

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

Free-to-Enter Weekday Programme

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD RETURNS IN 2020

FREE ENTRY > FREE ACTIVITIES

Dates TBC.

Opening Hours: 10AM – 9.30PM Daily

A FOUR DAY PROGRAMME OF FREE ENTRY AND FREE ACTIVITIES IN VICTORIA PARK

In-between the two weekends of ticketed music, we will again open our doors to All Points East In The Neighbourhood.

In collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, the local community, businesses, organisations and suppliers, In the Neighbourhood will host a vibrant 4-day programme of free activities and entertainment across the Bank Holiday Monday and half term week.

From FREE Outdoor Cinema, Live Music & Entertainment and Street Food to Pop Up Bars, Theatre, Arts, Sports & Wellbeing, Children’s Activities and loads more.

The vast majority of activities will be sourced from amazing local organisations and suppliers based throughout Tower Hamlets, Hackney and around Victoria Park. Our 2018 content partners were:

  • Chisenhale Dance Space
  • Spotlight
  • Global Village Dance
  • Mukul & Ghetto Tigers
  • Museum of London Docklands
  • ELAM (East London Academy of Music)
  • Half Moon Children's Theatre
  • Tower Hamlets Tennis
  • Rich Mix
  • Upswing
  • Mindful Music
  • Mariah and Friendz
  • Numbi Arts Group
  • Showmi Dance Company
  • Tower Hamlets Wheelers
  • MoreYoga
  • Hackney Arts
  • Alive & Kicking

We will be revealing the full programme, our amazing street food traders and more very soon. Please sign up for our newsletter for all the latest announcements.

Getting involved and Local Business & Organisation Engagement

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 – full information in sections below.

ALL POINTS EAST LOCAL BUSINESS & ORGANISATION ENGAGEMENT FAIR

TIME: 5 - 8 PM | DATE: TBC
VENUE: TBC

Following from success of our fair in 2019 the Local Business & Organisation Engagement Fair will return in 2020. The event’s first 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 – many of which went on to become officially involved with the event.

This Fair is for those who are interested in applying to any of the opportunities listed below, and those who wish to discuss wider involvement with the event. There will be a presentation by the All Points East team followed by a Q&A session and networking.

Sustainability

All Points East is a 10-day event consisting of six days of world class ticketed music events and four days of free midweek community-focussed activities. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Our aim as a responsible event organiser is to ensure we are working to maximise the ways in which our event makes a positive impact, whilst reducing the negative impacts on the environment and community.

Here are some of the things we do to ensure All Points East is a sustainable and responsible festival:

Main sustainability areas:

• Waste and recycling

• Travel & transport

• Energy

• Procurement & Materials

• Local area impacts

• Protecting the ecology

WASTE AND RECYCLING

• We achieve zero waste to landfill.

• There is a 'no plastic straw' policy across the festival and bars.

• Plastic serve-ware is banned at all food trader stands – all food packaging and cutlery is compostable.

• Leave No Trace policy - every single item dropped in the grass is picked up by our litter team.

• Each year we work on improved solutions to combat single-use plastic

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT

• We advise all visitors to choose greener travel options, such as public transport and arriving by bike or foot.

• The central London location of our events means that we are well served by the public transport network.

• We are committed to using sustainably and locally sourced materials, equipment and products, with the aim of reducing travel miles.

• All of our water comes from the on site mains water supply rather than being tankered to site, thereby eliminating transport emissions

ENERGY

We work with our power providers to maximise efficiency, monitor energy use, minimise emissions and prevent pollution The event uses HVO Biofuel (a form of renewable diesel that has been produced from vegetable fats and oils).

PROCUREMENT & MATERIALS

• We work closely with our traders and suppliers to source local produce and services to support the local economy. • We ensure all our food traders are ethically and environmentally conscious • There are 90% vegetarian options on site, and the traders serving meat only use free range meat.

• Our artist catering company achieved the ISO 14001 accreditation in 2009, the international specification for an environmental management system. • All staff are encouraged to get a reusable water bottle from the event offices and fill up at any one of the multiple free water points around the site.

• Event merchandise is ethically and sustainably sourced.

LOCAL AREA IMPACTS

• Local community engagement is key to delivering the events. we work year round alongside local stakeholders and the local communities who are consulted throughout the planning stages and the events • Management plans around Noise, Traffic and Ingress and Egress are developed to minimise impact of these on the surrounding residents. We work closely with the local authority’s environmental protection teams to produce the events at agreed sound levels. Specialist acoustic consultants are hired to monitor sound levels throughout the event to ensure these levels are adhered to.

• A dedicated community team are based on site to assist with any queries from local residents during the event build/derig and concert dates.

• 4 out of the 10 show days of the event are for the community and general public to access the event site free of charge to enjoy a wide range of free activities including cinema, music, sports, arts and theatre. • As part of the events’ commitment to the local community, opportunities are provided for a range of local businesses, operators, suppliers and performance content to become part of our journey.

• Employment and training opportunities are provided for local colleges and universities.

PROTECTING THE ECOLOGY

• Protecting the park is our priority.

• We ensure that the necessary measures are in place to protect the park and provide instructions to all contractors to help achieve this.

• Any waste generated by festival goers inside or outside the event perimeter is removed by litter picks.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

We’re doing our best to reduce our environmental impact and hope you will join us in our efforts. Here are a few tips to make your visit more environmentally friendly:

• Consider public transport, walking and biking to reduce your carbon footprint. Get directions here Use TFL’s Journey Planner at www.tfl.gov.uk and check which entrance applies for your ticket type closer to the event.

• Help us increase our recycling rate by adhering to the recycling system and placing all waste and recyclables into the correct designated bins which are signposted throughout the site. If you aren’t sure where to put something, please ask!

• Bin your butts. Every butt has to be picked up by hand, so please use the bins provided.

• Use only as many disposable items (e.g., paper towels, napkins, utensils) as you need.

• Please respect the neighbourhood and our neighbours by leaving the event quickly and quietly.

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’ festival food partner for over 6 years.
  • In 2018 over 90% of the festival’s food traders had 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 for 2020 will open soon.

2. Breweries

  • Selected breweries located in Tower Hamlets and Hackney will be granted pouring rights opportunities across the event free of charge.
  • For 2019 Craft Beer came courtesy of local brewers Redchurch, Five Points and Truman’s Breweries.
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3. Production and supply of event merchandise - Event Apparel:

  • Manufacturers located in Tower Hamlets and Hackney will be invited to tender to supply Event Apparel to the appointed All Points East merchandise company.
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4. Production and supply of event merchandise - Print Materials:

  • Manufacturers located in Tower Hamlets and Hackney will be invited to tender to supply Print Materials to the appointed All Points East merchandise company
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5. Weekday performance content:

In-between the two weekends of ticketed music, we will again open our doors to All Points East In The Neighbourhood.

In collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, the local community, businesses, organisations and suppliers, In the Neighbourhood will host a vibrant 4-day programme of free activities and entertainment across the Bank Holiday Monday and half term week.

From FREE Outdoor Cinema, Live Music & Entertainment and Street Food to Pop Up Bars, Theatre, Arts, Sports & Wellbeing, Children’s Activities and loads more.

The vast majority of activities will be sourced from amazing local organisations and suppliers based throughout Tower Hamlets and around Victoria Park. Our 2018 content partners were:

  • Chisenhale Dance Space
  • Spotlight
  • Global Village Dance
  • Mukul & Ghetto Tigers
  • Museum of London Docklands
  • ELAM (East London Academy of Music)
  • Half Moon Children's Theatre
  • Tower Hamlets Tennis
  • Rich Mix
  • Upswing
  • Mindful Music
  • Mariah and Friendz
  • Numbi Arts Group
  • Showmi Dance Company
  • Tower Hamlets Wheelers
  • MoreYoga
  • Hackney Arts
  • Alive & Kicking

We invite all local content providers to apply. Applications for 2020 will open soon.

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. If you feel that you would be great for this role, please email Enable JavaScript to view protected content. for more information on how to apply.

7. Merchandise retail assistants

If you are interested in being part of the team and working at the Merchandise stands at the event please email Enable JavaScript to view protected content. and Enable JavaScript to view protected content.

7. My Cause UK

We've teamed up with My Cause UK to bring you volunteering opportunities at All Points East Festival!
When you volunteer with My Cause UK, a charity of your choice receives a donation for your time, without you needing to raise a penny yourself! This means you get to enjoy the biggest music lineup that London has to offer, all whilst supporting a cause you care about! So far, My Cause UK volunteers have raised close to £100K for charities such as Mind, WWF, War Child & Crisis to name a few!

Applications for the My Cause UK volunteer crew 2020 will open soon.

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