All you need to knowLast Event information:To ensure a smooth start and to get the most out of Thunderdome, we advise you to read-up on the last event info, which can be found below.
Minimum age:The minimum age of entrance to Thunderdome is 18 years. Even with parental permission or with guidance you are not permitted entrance when under the age of 18. Please make sure to bring a valid ID with you, no matter how old you are. We do not accept copies and you won’t get in without an ID.
Venue doors:The venue opens at 21.00 hours. The show ends at 07.00 hours.
Address RAI:
Europaplein
1078 GZ
Amsterdam, NL
Tickets:The event is completely sold out. Since every sold (e-) ticket needs to be scanned at the entrance, bring a printed version. Access will be only granted with a valid, printed e-ticket. Confirmation e-mails or anything else doesn’t function as an entrance ticket. We strongly advise against purchasing tickets by the illegal circuit as there is a big chance that they are fake!
If you have any questions about your ticket, please contact
[email protected] or by phone: 0900-6606606 (45cpm). Outside NL: +31202400643.
Note: Thunderdome-tattoos only count as valid entrance ticket when registered before the event, in combination with a confirmation e-mail.
Zero tolerance policyWe abide by a zero tolerance policy and so discourage you to bring hard- (or soft) drugs to the event. If one of these is detected during visitation, you will be denied access to the event. Public use of drugs at the event will lead to removal. Please respect our regulations. If you bring a prosecutable amount of drugs with you, you will be handed over to the police.
Lockers:The lockers are situated at the entrance of the party.
One locker is suitable for three jackets.
After entering the venue you cannot return to the lockers.
- A small locker costs EUR 6,- + EUR 5,- deposit (total EUR 11,-).
- Cash payments only!
- You will receive a key, which states the number of your locker.
- When leaving the event, please empty your locker and return the key to recoup the 5 euro deposit.
Toilets:There are plenty of toilets situated in the Amsterdam RAI. These can be used free of charge.
Payment system:It is possible to buy food and drink coins with an ATM machine for drink and food coins. You can also use the ATM machine at merchandise store. Note: Always bring some cash, especially when you are planning to rent a locker!
Photo and video:To make sure you capture all special moments at Thunderdome, you may bring your mobile phone(s) and/ or pocket digital cameras.
(Semi) professional cameras and video cameras are not allowed and will be taken from you at the entrance of the venue. Exception is made for persons with press accreditation.
Dress code:We strongly abide by the Thunderdome dress code. The dresscode means your favorite rave wear.. We hope to see a lot of old and new Thunderdome T-shirts, Australians and Cavellos, Nike Air Max, or your favorite DJ shirt. Not allowed: football shirts, only national football shirts, offensive clothing, armyboots!!
Thunderdome Merchandise:The merchandise stand is located inside the Amsterdam RAI (in the mainstage area). The new Thunderdome merchandise collection will be sold here.
Remember: once entered the venue, you can’t return to your locker.
Thunderdome CD:The official Thunderdome – The Final Exam – 20 Years of Hardcore compilation is available at the Free Record Shop booth at the exit of the venue. During the night several signing sessions with iconic artists will take place between 00:30 and 04:00 (see the floorplan for directionst).
Thunderdome Anthems:Can’t wait for Saturday? Already picked your Aussie to wear? Taking your ticket everywhere you go? Can’t say anything expect ‘THUNDERDOOOOOOME’, even if your colleague only asked if you’d like some coffee?
Then this one’s for you! All the anthems of Thunderdome – The Final Exam! Made by some of the greatest names around, in honor of the very last Thunderdome this Saturday.
Neophyte & Promo ft Minckz - TD is YOU (The Official Thunderdome Anthem 2012)
http://youtu.be/muIy_ji1nRc Lenny Dee & MC Da Mouth Of Madness - Thunderdome Go Boom (The Official Global Hardcore Nation Anthem - Thunderdome 2012)
http://youtu.be/WOmO6CNnFLIThe Sickest Squad & MC Justice - Rock The Show (The Official Industrial Dome Anthem - Thunderdome 2012)
http://youtu.be/kE4Hcuc8IxQ Smoking areas:There will be designated smoking area in the Amsterdam RAI. Follow the signs in the RAI or check the floorplan to locate these areas. Cigarettes are available in the RAI, but cash payments only.
Hotel near the RAI:Novotel Amsterdam City is a 4-star hotel right by the Amsterdam RAI. The RAI train station is only a short walk away and offers frequent connections to Amsterdam city center and Schiphol. For more info click here.
Public transport:By train:
The RAI has its ‘own’ station; Amsterdam RAI. It is located at a very short distance from the RAI complex and is easy to reach from anywhere in the Netherlands. When you leave the station follow the signs for Amsterdam RAI. For further information consult the NS [Dutch railways] travel planner by visiting:
www.ns.nl.
By tram, metro or bus:
Tram 4 runs between the RAI (Europaplein stop), Amsterdam’s city centre and Amsterdam Central Station.
You can reach the RAI from the Amstel railway station by taking Metro 51 and Bus 65. Metro 51 also runs to Amsterdam Central Station.
Metro 50 runs regularly between the Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Gein stations, and stops at the Amsterdam RAI station.
By car:
The RAI is immediately signposted on roads signs on the ring road drivers end up on after approaching Amsterdam from the A1 motorway (Amersfoort/Amsterdam), the A2 (Utrecht/Amsterdam) or the A4 (Den Haag [The Hague]/Amsterdam). Amsterdam RAI is situated right next to the ring road (Exit 9). The RAI’s car parks are signposted immediately after leaving the ring road.
By plane:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located only 15 minutes from Amsterdam RAI whether you travel by car, train, taxi or bus. The Schiphol.nl website provides information including: up-to-the-minute flight information, connecting transport facilities to Amsterdam RAI and business facilities.
By taxi:
Taxis can be found near at the entrance of the Amsterdam RAI. You can contact the Taxi Centrale Amsterdam (TCA) by phone: +31 20 777 7777 (local rate) or 0900-6777777 (Priority phone number, 55ct/p.m., only to be called from a Dutch phone). We advise you not to reserve a taxi, but just wait in line after the event at the Taxi stand.
By bus:
Event Travel busses operate from several locations in the Netherlands, and are a great option for traveling to Thunderdome. Check
www.eventtravel.nl for all the details about bus stops, schedules and prices.
People in a wheelchair:Elevators are located at the main entrance. Any visitor with a disability, not just wheelchair users, can use these elevators.
Further information:If you have any general questions about Thunderdome please send an email using the contact form
[email protected]Questions regarding your ticket should be addressed to
[email protected].
We hope everything is clear, and can’t wait to see you all at Thunderdome – The Final Exam this Saturday, at the Amsterdam RAI!
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