Question 1

Where will Hush be held and how do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Hush will take place in Central Park, East Ham, E6 6ET (link to google maps)
The entrance to the festival will be on the High Street South side of the park.

Central Park is easy to reach by public transport. Please do not come by car unless required for accessibility reasons since nearby parking is for residents only.

Accessibility parking information will be shared closer to the event.

Getting to Hush by Tube/Train

Nearest stations:
East Ham Station (District / Hammersmith & City)
Upton Park Station  (District / Hammersmith & City)
Beckton DLR Station

The park is around a 15 minute walk from all three stations.

Getting to Hush by Bus

You can also take a short bus ride from nearby stations

From East Ham Station
Bus routes: 101, 304, 474,

From Upton Park Station
Bus route: 58

From Beckton DLR Station
Bus route: 101, 474

Getting to Hush by Bike

Bike parking will be available.

Question 2

Apart from the main musical performances, what else will there be at Hush to enjoy?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the main stage at Hush, there will be two smaller stages - one in the "Present Tent' with talks on awareness and meditations and the other 'Ananda Stage" will feature instrumental music. There will also be food and drink available to purchase and various activities related to mindfulness and creativity.

Question 3

What are the age restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Hush has been designed as an attentive listening experience — a space where audiences can be fully present to enjoy music and talks without distraction.

With this in mind, we have the following age restrictions:

Hush Festival Shows (Spirit & Sky, Heart & Soul, Heaven & Earth) and Hush Midweek Shows (Opera at Sunset, Arabian Skies)
Open only to ages 8 and over.
Young people aged 8–17 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over.
A maximum of two 8–17 year-olds per supervising adult.

Hush Brunch Shows (Quiet Keys, A Day Made With Sound, Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone)
All ages welcome
Tickets required for ages 3+
Under 3s / babes-in-arms welcome free of charge (sitting on parents' laps)
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over.
A maximum of two under 18s per supervising adult.

Creating a Shared Listening Space
Hush is built around shared attention. Unlike bigger, noisier festivals, performances take place on an intimate, all-seated stage. When choosing children’s tickets, we kindly ask families to consider which performances are best suited to their children and to the shared listening experience.

Question 4

Will there be discounts for local residents?

Accepted Answer

An allocation of 'Newham Neighbours' discounted tickets is available for Newham Residents - both for Main Festival Shows (single day tickets only) and and Midweek Shows.

A Newham postcode must be given when purchasing discounted tickets and proof of residence may be requested upon entry (e.g. council tax bill). A maximum of 4 Newham Neighbours tickets per household may be purchased.

For any questions about Newham Neighbours tickets, please email hello@hush-festival.com.

Question 5

What items are not permitted at the festival?

Accepted Answer

For everyone’s safety and comfort, the following items are not allowed inside the festival:
Chairs, camping chairs, or any camping equipment
Flagpoles
Picnic baskets or hampers
Glass items of any kind
Knives, sharp objects, or weapons
Dogs or other pets
Amplified sound systems
Large bags (anything bigger than a standard personal bag or small backpack)
Alcohol
Food (unless required for medical reasons, allergies, or for babies/young children at all-ages shows)
Illegal substances
Professional cameras, video cameras, or recording equipment (unless accredited)
Drones or aerial devices
Flares, fireworks, smoke canisters, or pyrotechnics
Laser pens
Bicycles, scooters, or skateboards
Gazebos, parasols or large umbrellas

All bags will be searched on entry.  To help keep queues moving quickly, we strongly recommend bringing minimal or no bags where possible.
Any prohibited items will be refused at the gate.

Question 6

How can locals get involved?

Accepted Answer

If you live in East Ham or nearby there are plenty of ways to get involved.

Employment: there will be various paid roles available at the festival including in food/beverage, security/stewarding and backstage. For more information please email us at hello@hush-festival.com stating what kind of role you would be interested in.

Volunteers: there will also be a variety of volunteer roles at Hush, please apply here.

Hush Market: we are inviting local creators to apply for ther products to be featured and sold at the Hush Market - with creators to retain the full proceeds. Applications are now open here.

Question 7

Will there be concession tickets?

Accepted Answer

Yes - each individual event has a number of concession tickets available. These are available to students, under 18s, over 65s, the disabled and their carers and those on universal credit. Proof will be requested when you arrive at the event (photo ID, access card etc.)

Question 8

Will there be food and drink available?

Accepted Answer

Yes - there will be a variety of food and drink outlets at the festival where you can purchase food and drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). There will be free drinking water available from the bar.

Question 9

Is the festival accessible?

Accepted Answer

We are working hard to make sure the festival is as accessible as possible. This will include:

Step-free access
Accessible toilets
Clear signage
Seating for all guests (including appropriate viewing space for wheelchairs)
A welfare and quiet support space

If you have accessibility requirements, please email us at hello@hush-festival.com so we can best anticipate your needs.

Question 10

What happens if it rains?

Accepted Answer

Assuming it is safe to do so, the festival will still go ahead if it rains. We would advise you to come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear if rain is forecast.

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