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Welcome to One Flavaz ! We're a vibrant and energetic band from Curacao, blending different music flavaz into ONE final product. Join us for a musical journey that celebrates life and love through irresistible rhythms and heartfelt lyrics. Let's groove together and unite through the magic of music! 🎶🌴
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Frequently Asked Questions
FESTIVAL LOCATION
Caribbean Splash Festival will be held at Festival Center Curacao, Kaminda George Willems. About a 40-minute drive from HATO airport. Upon arrival, please follow the signs towards the festival entrance for your section. In case of a traffic diversion please follow instructions provided by security.
OPENING HOURS
The Festival will start on Friday from 7PM – 1AM.
Saturday the festival will start from 4PM to 2 AM.
2nd area open from 4PM -11PM.
AGE & ID REQUIREMENTS
The festival is open to people from 18 years and up.
If you are between 12- 17 years old, you can only enter with adult supervision.
ID REQUIREMENTS
The festival security can ask for your identification to check your age. Please bring a valid ID. Accepted ID’s are passports, drivers license or sedula.
TOKENS
Please be informed that we will ONLY be using tokens. 1 token is 5,00 naf (about $3 USD) but can also be broken in half to 2,50 naf. Tokens are used for drinks, food and crafts.
SWIPE MACHINES
There are swipe machines at the token booths where you can pay Euros, USD or ANG.
CASH
You can also use cash to buy tokens. Only cash ANG and USD are accepted. On the VIP tables deck cash is also accepted to buy bottles of top shelf liquor.
TICKETS
WEEKEND TICKETS
Granting you access to the festival grounds on Friday and Saturday.
A weekend ticket cannot be split up into 2 single-day tickets. This means that the person using it on Friday should be the same as the one using it on Saturday. The ticket will be scanned on both days, and only valid in combination with a wristband.
Wristband will only be issued once. Broken or lost wristbands cannot be replaced so please look after them. Entrance on the Saturday can be denied without wristband.
VIP TICKETS
What’s included with a VIP Table Ticket.
Cabana Vip Table tickets include the following:
1 Bottle of choice
1 Moet
Choice of mix drinks
Private Cabana
Decicated Host
2 x reserved parking spots
6 persons
Bottle service
Access to the festival VIP deck with the best views
Seating with table service
VIP bars with faster service
Priority festival entry & wristband
An item of exclusive Caribbean Splash merchandise
Separate toilets only for VIP
Acces to 2nd area on Saturday
Price 3400 USD/6000 NAf
Vip Table tickets include the follwowing:
1 Premium bottle of choice
1 Prosecco
Choice of mix drinks
1 Reserved parking spot
6 persons
Bottle service
Access to the festival VIP deck with the best views
Seating with table service
VIP bars with faster service
Priority festival entry & wristband
An item of exclusive Caribbean Splash merchandise
Separate toilets only for VIP
Acces to 2nd area on Saturday
Price 2020 USD/3600 Naf
What’s included with a VIP Standing ticket?
VIP tickets include the following:
Front row access (Be within arms reach of the artists)
Access to the festival VIP area
VIP bars with faster service
Fast-track festival entry & wristband accreditation
Acces to 2nd area on Saturday
Price 200 USD/350 NAf
GENERAL ACCESS TICKETS
What’s included with a GA ticket?
General Access tickets include the following:
Access to the main festival site
Acces to 2nd area on Saturday
Fast-track festival entry & wristband accreditation
Price 95 USD/170 NAf
Tickets can be bought at Van der Tweel Zeelandia, 24uur uit de muur Ticketpoint, Bruna and Mensing Caminada.
SURINAM
Tickets and travel packages can be bought at Waldo’s travel, tickets only can be bought at Pro Solutions and Xeno events.
ARUBA
Tickets can be bought at Barbulet Concierge
DJ AREA & FOOD COURT
On Saturday 1st June the 2nd area with DJ stage and fun activities, arts & crafts will be open to the public. There is no distinction of VIP or General, this is an all access are for festival visitors with own bar, happy hour, lounge area and activities. Opening hours are 4pm to 11pm.
FOOD & DRINKS
No food or drinks will be allowed into the festival site. Our food vendors at the Caribbean Food Court will serve all kinds of delicious food options from international and local cuisine. Think Ghanaian jollof rice, Jamaican jerk chicken, Trinidadian street food, Haitian cuisine, but also soups, truki pan, soft drinks, cocktails and more. Dietary restrictions? We also have vegan options.
FESTIVAL RULES
When entering the festival, you give permission to be photographed by our photographers. You are not allowed to bring your own professional equipment, cameras (with interchangeable lenses) without an approved press pass.
You are not allowed to sell merchandise or items without our approval.
Flyers, promotion or any type of advertisement is not allowed during the festival without our approval.
There is a zero-tolerance policy for soft and hard drugs. Meaning no drugs are allowed and entrance to the festival may be denied.
BAG POLICY
You are allowed to bring a handbag as long as it’s not bigger than the size of an A4 paper ( +- 30×20 cm or 12×8 inches). Bigger bags such as backpacks, sports, duffel or weekend bags are not allowed.
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID
During the Festival, there will be security and first aid staff present. For any emergency, locate a member of staff who will be able to assist or locate the correct assistance.
PRESS POLICY
All media, sponsoring, press enquiries will have their badge. Please ensure to include the details of your publication.Our camera policy is that as long as your equipment is not professional audiovisual, you can make photos and videos with a digital camera.
MERCHANDISE
There will be Binti Ocho merchandise available at the official merchandise stand.
LOCAL INFORMATION
How hot is it in Curacao?
The average temperature in June is 30 degrees “Celsius” (86 degrees “Fahrenheit”) in Willemstad, with 12 hours of sunshine.
What currency do I need to bring?
The official currency used is the ANG, which can be bought easily at the bank, the post office or at the airport. 1 USD = 1.82 ANG
What is the local language?
The main language spoken in Curacao is Papiamento.
ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHTS
Where should I book my accommodation?
Curacao is a highly sought-after destination with a large choice of fantastic hotels, villas, and apartments. To be closer to the festival action, we recommend choosing accommodation in these areas: Otrobanda, Willemstad or Jan Thiel. Your festival experience is about to get even better!
Take a look at our recommended accomodations here.
How can I change the details on my hotel booking?
Please contact your accommodation provider directly to make changes to your booking i.e. arrival/departure time, length of stay, personal details etc.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in and check-out times for hotels, villas and apartments vary. Please contact your accommodation directly.
How can I safely store belongings?
Most hotels come with safety deposit boxes in the rooms, but some require a nominal fee for their use. Check with your accommodation when booking for information.
Which airport should I fly into?
Hato International Airport is the airport on Curacao, it can be reached from most major European, Caribbean, American and African airports, with both direct and non-direct flights.
