Please note that due to any changes in the course of the ongoing pandemic, the federal German government, the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, the local authorities of the Märkischer Kreis, and the community of Balve may at any time add new requirements or change already existing rules.

The following mandatory rules will very likely apply in any given circumstance to entering the festival area and to the camping ground as well:

1. All visitors are required to either provide legal documentation of being fully vaccinated or valid documentation of having recovered from an infection with Covid-19 or attestation of a legally valid negative Covid-19 PCR test that must not be older than 48 hours prior to the official start of the festival on Thursday, September 9 at 12.00 CEST. Only one test is required by current regulations of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, which will cover the full duration of the festival.

2. As of the latest “Corona regulation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia” from August 17, quick tests are no longer valid. Please note that PCR tests may require up to 24 hours in advance until you will receive a result. We recommend to plan your timing carefully.

3. All visitors are required to register their personal data and the mandatory documentation. A registration link will be send to all ticket-holders. All personal data will be protected by and subject to the European General Data Protection Regulation. Valid personal identification (passport, personal ID card) has therefore to be provided before entering the festival.

4. The wearing of medical face masks is voluntary and no longer mandatory since the latest update of the “Corona regulation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia” from August 17.

5. With the latest update of the state regulations, there are no restrictions on the number of visitors beyond the capacity of the cave. Despite this, we will keep the number of passes limited to 999 copies.

6. At the entrance, visitors will be checked for increased body temperatures that might indicate an infection. This will be carried out using infrared thermometers, which are contact free and only take a few seconds. If you are showing symptoms of an infections such as fever, please stay at home.

Please note that all measures described above with the exception of the temperature check are mandated by the German authorities and the festival promoters are legally required to enforce them.

I forgot my documentation, can I get tested locally?
Yes, local PCR testing will be available on Thursday, September 9 directly at the Cave of Balve from 12:00 – 16:30 CEST. Guests, who want to make use of the local PCR test, (which is subsidized by Prophecy Productions and is available for a prie of 20 Euro) need to register at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfBkv9GxLZ2TtYLXeE_b4zCxkuwHDrEGDGYZhtpH1mvwXFAA/viewform

If you are arriving on Friday or Saturday and forgot your papers, you will have to find a test provider on your own. As results can take up to 24 hours, we strongly recommend not to forget your official documents.

Is Prophecy Fest safe?
The primary concern of Prophecy Fest is always to provide maximum safety and security to all visitors, artists, and crew alike. This is routinely ensured by coordinated measures in consultation with the responsible authorities both on a local and state level. In addition to regular safety plans regarding emergency services, fire brigades and evacuation plans, the added challenge of the global pandemic is demanding additional hygiene and health concepts. Visitors will be informed of all mandatory rules of conduct that may or may not include wearing of protective masks, PCR  testing, social distancing, and other measures in regular updates in advance of the event.

What happens, if Prophecy Fest gets cancelled by the authorities?
In the event of a worst case scenario of a complete cancellation of Prophecy Fest by local or federal authorities, ticket holder will be offered a variety of options. Tickets can be refunded. Alternatively tickets can also be transferred to the next edition.

What happens, if visitor numbers get reduced by the authorities?
In this at present very hypothetical scenario, in which authorities demand a short term reduction of visitor numbers, tickets will remain valid in order of purchase. Invalided tickets can be refunded or alternatively be transferred to the next edition. Ticket sales have already been reduced to less than 50% of the cave’s capacity to 999 copies in advance of the festival to prevent this scenario from happening.

What can I do?
There is no guarantee of a completely risk free environment during a pandemic. We therefore like to ask all participants to follow hygiene and safety instructions to the letter and stay alert. Please make sure to stay healthy by checking the relevant regulations in advance and to act accordingly at the festival. Do not attend, if you notice symptoms related to the pandemic. Look out for yourselves as well as others. Be considerate and show respect to your fellow attendees, artists, crew, and official authorities. Please do not hesitate to consult with the local emergency services or inform security, if you notice health issues or other problems.

This FAQ will be regularly updated – last update September 2, 2021.