Hidden Beach is a month-long celebration of music, film, food, culture, workshops and wellness taking place across Hastings every August. This page provides media contacts, press information, downloadable assets and everything needed to cover the festival.
About Hidden Beach
Hidden Beach brings together community, culture and creativity through a rolling programme of events including live music, sound system culture, acoustic shoreline sessions, film screenings, club nights, wellness activities, food nights, family programming and a town-wide workshop festival.
Our vision is simple: to connect people through shared experiences, creativity and place.
Press Enquiries
For all press, media and interview requests:
Email: press@hiddenbea.ch
Phone: [Add number]
Press Contact: [Name, Role]
We welcome enquiries from local, national and international outlets.
Media Assets
Downloadable packs for press and partners:
– Festival Logo Pack (PNG / SVG)
– Approved Photos (2024–2026 archive)
– Promo Posters & Artwork
– Press Release (PDF)
– Key Facts & Figures Sheet (PDF)
If you need custom images, interview clips, location B-roll or brand guidelines, please contact the press team.
Key Festival Highlights
– Hidden Beach Festival (The Oval)
– Aba Shanti – Full Sound System Session (Horntye Park)
– Waves Unplugged – acoustic shoreline sessions
– Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Park
– Workshops Festival – 20+ creative workshops across Hastings
– Cultural food nights at Kitchen.HiddenBeach
– Film programme including Buena Vista Social Club, Marley, Stop Making Sense and Summer of Soul
– Wellness programme in partnership with local practitioners
– school.hiddenbea.ch – festival academy and skills development workshops
Why Hidden Beach Matters
Hidden Beach is more than a festival — it’s a community platform built to support local culture, artists, food creators and emerging practitioners. It aims to:
– Champion grassroots talent and sound system culture
– Provide accessible creative and educational opportunities
– Offer free or low-cost events for families and young people
– Bring national attention to Hastings’ unique cultural identity
– Build long-term cultural infrastructure for the town
Official Quotes
Add your festival director or team quotes here. Example below:
“Hidden Beach is about connection — between artists, communities and generations. We want August in Hastings to feel alive with creativity, possibility and shared experience.”
— Remi Vibesman, Festival Director
Press Accreditation
Journalists, photographers, videographers and content creators can request accreditation via:
http://tickets.hiddenbea.ch/press-accreditation
Accreditation gives access to:
– Media zones
– Photo pits (where applicable)
– Interview availability
– Selected events depending on capacity
Filming & Photography Guidelines
– All media must respect attendees’ privacy, especially children
– Drone usage requires prior approval
– Sound system events have additional access rules due to equipment sensitivity
– Some workshops may have limited filming permission
Please check with the press team before filming at intimate workshops or wellness sessions.
Partnership & Sponsorship Media
For co-branding, sponsorship press kits, or collaborative storytelling:
partnerships@hiddenbea.ch
Stay Updated
For announcements, updates and new releases:
Instagram: @hiddenbeachhastings
Website: hiddenbea.ch