We are immensely privileged to be surrounded by the prodigy of nature and the communities of Ararat, Halls Gap, and Dunkeld. We are humbled to be able to call the open fields at the foot of the Grampian Mountain Range home for the weekend once again.
Community support and involvement are crucial components to the ongoing success of Pitch. As we are attending as visitors of the local area, it is imperative that we treat the land with the respect and dignity it deserves. Remember, we as a community are guests, we must be respectful of this and ensure we are leaving a positive impact.
By attending Pitch Music & Arts, you deeply acknowledge this is a privilege and understand that this is a leave-no-trace event.
The land on which Pitch takes place is an operating farm. It is your responsibility to take home whatever materials and equipment you have brought with you.
Be mindful and considerate of the amount of food, camping equipment, packaging and waste materials you are bringing into the festival and the direct impact this will have on the environment. We are responsible for cultivating a space that aligns with our value system.
Here are a few ways you can contribute to sustainability at Pitch:
Take the bus
The quickest, cheapest and most sustainable way to get to Pitch is by bus. We implore you to consider this method of transportation, to help reduce transport emissions.
Carpool
Choosing to carpool has many benefits including shorter wait times on arrival and less emissions being released into the atmosphere due to fewer cars on the road.
For the first time this year, you will be able to pre-organise your car pass & tickets for your group from the initial on sale with a Festival & Vehicle Pass Package.
Recycle when appropriate
Bins will be conveniently located throughout the campsite. Take your full bin bags to a nearby recycling hub within the campgrounds
Reuse your camping gear
Abandoning your camping equipment comes at a huge environmental cost. In fact, 90% of tents from Australian festivals end up in landfill once left behind by patrons.
Leave no trace
As a no-trace event, items considered ‘microtrash’ including cigarette butts, small pieces of plastic, glitter, and doof stick materials should not be overlooked. This waste breaks down easily, negatively impacting wildlife and the natural environment.
Reusable items
A simple and effective way to reduce your carbon footprint at a festival is to ditch single use plastics that would go straight to landfill and instead bring reusable items including a cup, bowl and cutlery.
Clean Up Songs are for all Patrons
Each stage will have a daily dancefloor cleanup with a track chosen by you. We encourage you to do your part by participating. There’s no reason for you to be exempt from this activity.
The beauty of the Pitch Music & Arts home at The Grampians extends far beyond the festival site. We are grateful to the communities of Ararat, Moyston and surrounding areas for welcoming us with open arms each year.
We have injected generous donations into the community and have made a commitment to donating annually to local groups via our grants program. These funds have been put towards the following organisations and groups in the years past:
- Ararat Swimming Club
- Willaura District Community Development Group Inc.
- Grampians Petanque Club
- Pomonol Men’s Shed
- Moyston Primary School
- Moyston Progress Association Inc.
- Wickliffe Lake Bolac Football and Netball Club
- Lake Bolac El Festival Inc.
- Gum San Chinese Heritage Center
- Ararat West Primary School
- Moyston Recreational Centre
- Ararat City Band Inc.
- Pomonal Bushfire Recovery
Community BBQ:
You can do your part at Pitch by supporting the community by heading to the Local Community BBQ for a meal on site. Profits from the BBQ are split between all participating organisations who operate the initiative.
We are immensely privileged to be surrounded by the prodigy of nature and the communities of Ararat, Halls Gap, and Dunkeld. We are humbled to be able to call the open fields at the foot of the Grampian Mountain Range home for the weekend as guests once again, and it’s imperative that we treat the land with the respect and dignity it deserves.
Here are some of the ways we are contributing to sustainability at Pitch:
Repurposed Infrastructure
All materials purchased or hired for Pitch are sourced with longevity and positive environmental impact in mind. This includes all materials for staging, site plant & equipment, Info Hub materials, artist area furnishings, catering supplies and Glamping tents & furnishings.
Treecreds Carbon Offsetting
We are proud to be partnering with Treecreds once again, extending our stance as a carbon conscious event - with a portion of each vehicle pass and bus ticket being invested into high quality carbon offsets generated through forestry-based projects.
Patron transport emissions are 10x that of our artists transport emissions (regional and international flights), that's why we, as a festival, have chosen to partner with treecreds to offset all patron transport to and from the event.
Compostable Toilets
Compostable Toilets will be making a return to reduce a small amount of waste in comparison to their flush counterparts, and require less resources to maintain.
Ban of Single Use Plastic Bottles
We are once again enforcing our site-wide ban on single-use plastic bottles. We urge you to bring reusable water bottles and make use of our water stations available around site to refill your bottles and keep hydrated.