{"id":7219,"date":"2025-08-13T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rf-cf-test.held.wtf\/?p=7219"},"modified":"2025-08-13T21:44:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T19:44:15","slug":"reload-festival-2026-new-youth-protection-rules-for-a-safe-festival-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rf-cf-test.held.wtf\/en\/reload-festival-2026-new-youth-protection-rules-for-a-safe-festival-experience","title":{"rendered":"RELOAD FESTIVAL 2026: NEW YOUTH PROTECTION RULES FOR A SAFE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"485\">Shortly before we announce the first bands for Reload 2026 tonight, we have some important news for all families: From next year, we will be adapting our youth protection rules &#8211; for even more safety and a carefree festival experience for Reload fans of all ages.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"533\"><strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"531\">The most important changes at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"752\">\ud83e\udd81 <strong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"560\">New age limit:<\/strong><br data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"563\">From 2026, access to the infield, the forecourt and the campsite is possible for children aged 10 and over &#8211; always accompanied by a guardian or authorized supervisor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"984\">\ud83e\udd96 <strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"799\">Exceptions for child-friendly acts:<\/strong><br data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"802\">For special program items such as the performance of <em data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"867\">Heavysaurus<\/em>, we relax the age regulation for a fixed time slot. We will announce the exact times in good time. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1200\">\ud83c\udfa7 <strong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1013\">Mandatory hearing protection:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\">In future, visitors between the ages of 10 and 14 will only be allowed to enter the infield with suitable hearing protection (e.g. &#8220;Mickey Mice&#8221;). Because safety first &#8211; even when headbanging. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1322\">\u23f0 <strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1238\">No infield after midnight:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\">Under-18s are only allowed to stay on the campsite after midnight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1474\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1349\">Further regulations:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1352\">The mother&#8217;s slip rule for 10 to 16-year-olds remains in place. Children under the age of 13 continue to be admitted free of charge. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1663\">With these adjustments, we want to ensure that our youngest visitors can also enjoy the special Reload atmosphere &#8211; in an age-appropriate, responsible and safe way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1776\">You can find out all the information about the 2026 presale here and on our social media channels later today. \ud83e\udd18<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1421091532\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1421091532 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Reload Festival 2025 &#8211; August 14 &#8211; 16 &#8211; WELCOME HOME!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With: Machine Head, Gojira, I Prevail, Trivium, While She Sleeps, Mastodon, Ministry, Donots, Lvndmvrks, Static-X, The Halo Effect, Fear Factory, <br>Bleed From Within, Wind Rose, Fit For A King, August Burns Red, Drowning Pool, Hanabie, Obituary, The Butcher Sisters, Kataklysm, <br>Kublai Kahn TX , Annisokay, Rise Of The Northstar, The Exploited, Finntroll, Coldrain, Breakdown Of Sanity, Rivers of Nihil, Prong, <br>The Browning, Attila, Frog Bog Dosenband, Crystal Lake, Dope, Crypta, Turbobier, Downset, <br>Watch Out Stampede, Shoreline, Our Promise, Blood Command, Conjurer, Mambo Kurt, Avralize, <br>Celestial Sanctuary, Scythe Beast and Abandoned in Destiny<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Further information at <a href=\"https:\/\/rf-cf-test.held.wtf\/en\">rf-cf-test.held.wtf<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reloadfestivalofficial\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:Facebook\">Facebook<\/a> and via <a href=\"mailto:presse@rf-cf-test.held.wtf\">presse@rf-cf-test.held.wtf<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reload Festival 2026: New youth protection rules<br \/>\nTo ensure that our youngest fans can also enjoy Reload safely, we are adapting our youth protection rules from 2026 &#8211; from a new age limit and mandatory ear protection to special exceptions for child-friendly acts. 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