There isn't a single answer to that - but you'll become part of a volunteer community, where commitment and teamwork are the cornerstones of developing and creating the Tønder Festival!
Every year, the Tønder Festival is brought to life with the help of over 3,000 volunteers who work together before, during, and after the event. Everyone unites with a single aim: to create a world-class festival. The volunteer community at Tønder Festival is at the heart of its identity. Everyone is welcome here!
As a volunteer at the Tønder Festival, you’ll become part of a community where engagement, enthusiasm, hard work, and responsibility are core values. You’ll likely forge new friendships and take home unique festival experiences. Additionally, you’ll receive:
Furthermore, you receive:
A volunteer wristband granting access to this year’s Tønder Festival.
Access to the Staff Bar and Canteen, where you can purchase food and drinks at discounted prices.
Free camping in the Tønder Festival’s designated camping area (electricity available for an additional fee).
Invitations to two annual social events for volunteers: the Volunteer Party, held the day after the festival’s closing concert, and the Midway Party, held every spring.
Opportunities for volunteer perks at concerts organised by Tønder Festival’s partners.
As a volunteer at Tønder Festival, you are expected to contribute a minimum of 18 hours within your team's designated opening hours. Hours worked before and after the festival count for half the time, whereas hours worked during the festival count in full. This means that if all your hours fall outside the festival dates, you will need to work a minimum of 36 hours, whereas during the festival itself, the minimum requirement is 18 hours.
We have collected he most commonly asked questions about volunteering here
Tønder Festival has caught the Yule bug. Take Me to the River presents the best of music city New Orleans. And that's not all: Joe Henry from USA and Tina Dickow and Helgi Jonsson from Denmark and Iceland have joined the 2025 roster.
From Tuesday, 17 December at 10:00 AM, you can secure a comfortable stay in one of Tønder Festival's accommodations.
De kommer fra Sydney og suser ud i verden til udsolgte koncerter. Bandet Sons Of The East står på scenen på Tønder Festival 2025.
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