We can’t wait to welcome audiences back to our safe space at AFROPUNK ATLANTA Place!

HEADS UP: All attendees & staff for AFROPUNK ATLANTA 2021 are required to provide either proof of vaccination, OR a negative covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event start. Proof of vaccine or negative test should be submitted online prior to you arriving on site, as part of your wristband registration process at https://afropunk.wrstbnd.io

Below is all the detailed info you’ll need regarding our Covid-19 protocols, and how we’re keeping you safe at AFROPUNK 2021!

Over the past few years, we have worked hard to build a safe environment where our community can enjoy music, engage in positive discussions and express themselves without fearing for their safety. AFROPUNK is committed to facilitating a safe space for patrons, ensuring that health and security risks are at a minimum. To accomplish this, AFROPUNK will be implementing rigorous protocols and health safety procedures at the AFROPUNK ATLANTA Festival to ensure minimal risk to Covid-19 exposure to our patrons and staff. In 2021 we continue to ensure our community feels safe and confident and that all necessary health and safety measures are in place when entering the festival gates. All the safety measures below comply with the latest COVID guidelines.

If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines or need to find a vaccination location near you, please visit www.vaccinefinder.org.

Georgia residents can visit https://mako.exchange/splash/GAmakotesting/ for a list of free Covid-19 test sites provided by the Georgia Department of Health. For out of state residents, please check with your local health department, pharmacy, or urgent care center.

What to expect when attending AFROPUNK ATLANTA:

  • AFROPUNK is a completely outdoor festival.
  • Masks are mandatory at all times for patrons and staff, except when actively eating or drinking.
  • Patrons and staff are asked to NOT attend the event if any of the following is true:
    • Within 14 days before attending the festival you have tested positive, or been exposed to someone who has tested positive for, COVID-19;
    • Within 48 hours prior to attending the festival, you have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., a fever of 100.4F or higher, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking muscle pain/achiness, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, nasal congestion, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue or any other symptoms associated with COVID-19 identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention);
    • Within 14 days prior to attending the festival, you have travelled to any international territory identified by federal or applicable state or local governments as being subject to travel or quarantine advisories due to COVID-19.
  • Patrons and staff are expected to respect the social distancing measures at all times where possible.

Steps AFROPUNK is taking:

  • Increased hand sanitation stations
  • Signage and visual cues to encourage social distancing
  • Increased and frequent cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces
  • Mandatory mask policy

Event Entry Requirements‍:

A full COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result will be required to attend or work at AFROPUNK.

AFROPUNK strongly encourages vaccination. The last day to receive the second shot of Moderna or Pfizer, or a single dose of Johnson and Johnson is Friday, September 10th.

For those who are not fully vaccinated, a negative COVID-19 test result must be obtained within 72 hours (3 days) of attending the event and proof must be uploaded to the portal https://afropunk.wrstbnd.io

Masks are required for attendees and staff at all times, except while actively eating or drinking.‍

COVID-19 Warning

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present.  COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death.  According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.

Attendees of AFROPUNK voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.


Patron Event Entry Process

For wristbands purchased and shipped in advance:

  1. Purchase your event ticket at https://afropunk.com/festival/atlanta/
  2. Receive your wristband in the mail. If you have paid for pre-event shipping, please do not register before receiving your wristband in the mail. If you have not received your wristband yet, please check your See Tickets account for shipping updates.
  3. Click this link to create an account and activate your wristband: https://afropunk.wrstbnd.io
  4. Enter the Wristband ID found on the back of your wristband
  5. Upload your proof of vaccine or negative test result (negative test must be dated within 72 hours of the event)
  6. You will receive a confirmation email that your status has been approved or denied
  7. Sign the release form
  8. Once all steps are complete, scan your wristband at the gate for entry to the event

For WILL CALL and GUESTLIST wristbands:

  1. If you selected Will Call when purchasing your ticket, or if you are on the Guest List, follow this link to create an account in advance of arriving at the event: https://afropunk.wrstbnd.io
  2. Click “I am picking up my wristband at Will Call”
  3. Upload your proof of vaccine or negative test result within 72 hours of the event
  4. You will receive a confirmation Email when your proof of status has been approved or denied.
  5. Sign the release form
  6. Pick up your wristband at WILL CALL
  7. At that time the Box Office Staff will be able to help you attach your account to your wristband
  8. Once all steps are complete, scan your wristband at the gate for entry to the event

FAQS:

– Will I be refunded for my ticket if I test positive before the festival?

– If you test positive within 2 weeks of the event, please send proof of your positive test to tickets@afropunk.com to request a refund.

– Do you have testing facilities at the festival grounds?

– There are not testing facilities at the festival, please complete and upload your Covid test before arriving on site

– Where can I get tested?

– Georgia residents can visit https://mako.exchange/splash/GAmakotesting/ for a list of free Covid-19 test sites provided by the Georgia Department of Health. For out of state residents, please check with your local health department, pharmacy, or urgent care center.

– Where can I get Vaccinated?

– If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines or need to find a vaccination location near you, please visit www.vaccinefinder.org. The last day to receive the second shot of Moderna or Pfizer, or a single dose of Johnson and Johnson is Friday, September 10th.

– I’ve already purchased the tickets and I didn’t know about this rule. Do I get my refund?

– All patrons are still allowed to attend AFROPUNK with either a negative test or proof of refund. Due to the nature of the Covid-19 situation, this requirement is unavoidable, and refusal to take at least a Covid-19 test for entry is not grounds for a refund. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

– I don’t want to get vaccinated, and still want to attend the festival, will they deny me entry?

– You can simply get a negative covid test within 72 hours of the event’s start for entry! The vaccine is not mandatory for entry.

– Will I be expected to produce proof of vaccination each day of the festival?

– Submit your proof of vaccination OR negative test results ahead of arriving at the event via your wristband registration process located here: https://afropunk.wrstbnd.io

– Once approved for entry, you will not have to resubmit your proof each day of the festival.

– If I lose my mask while inside the festival, will they escort me out?

– Masks are required inside the festival. If you lose your mask, please find a customer service stand where a replacement will be available.

– Are the stations where one can purchase masks?

– We ask all attendees to bring their own masks (and a second one as backup!). If your mask is lost, we will have masks available at customer service.