Music Festival Pegnitz

CODE: IBG 04

Work
You will help the organisers in all phases of the festival. The main tasks will be:

1. Setting up the stage and the campground on the site of the festival.
2. Help to create the charming and handmade decorations of the festival site and help with the disassembly of the whole structure and surroundings on the last days.
3. Be available to assist in different areas: bar, stage, organisation, catering etc.

You will work closely with the local people from the association! There is a plan for the build-up of the festival, nevertheless the schedule will be flexible and adapted to the logistics of the event and you are expected to be flexible, patient and work autonomously within this plan.

Be prepared to work long and unusual hours, but also have some time between the shifts, which can be used to explore the festival and enjoy the music! Speaking or understanding basic German will be a plus.
Accomodation and food
You will stay at the local brewery, it is a small and basic accommodation not far from the festival site that does not provide much comfort, but has very unique charm. The final ceremony afterwards for all the helpers of the festival will also take place there.

During the festival, food will be provided by the food stands throughout the day so you have plenty options of exploring new dishes and drinks.
Location and leisure
Pegnitz is a small town in Franconia, Bavaria, near Nuremberg. You can find medieval and historic buildings and churches in the centre of the city. The city is known for its beers: It has a long tradition in brewery and the locals are very proud of it.

The Bavarian region in which Pegnitz is located is called “Little Switzerland” due to its beautiful surrounding that invites extended adventures and hiking trips in the region. There are all kinds of trails and possibilities to experience the unique nature.
Project hosted by
The local association Waldstock e.V. promotes local youth activities in Pegnitz, a small town in Franconia, Bavaria, near Nuremberg. Its members are very motivated and involved in organizing projects like concerts, film festivals or soccer cups. For more than 20 years, they have been coordinating the “Waldstock” music festival, also know as “Umsonst und Draussen” festival, which translates to “outside & free of charge”. The Waldstock festival has become a very important event for the cultural life in Pegnitz and the whole region as it attracts thousands of visitors every year.

Since 2013 the festival is supported by a small group of international Workcamp volunteers, who can enjoy the truly unique experience of being part of the festival team. This is what the festival looks like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-twnQQC9X0&t=217s
Directions to meeting point
How to arrive at Pegnitz station: from Nuremberg main station 37 minutes via regional train (RE) to Bayreuth. From Pegnitz station it is only about 1 km to walk to the brewery: https://goo.gl/maps/GVscNqPkSMGtjt2V6