NFF '23 INFO BOARD

NEW FRIENDS FEST '23 WILL SHOWCASE 30 BANDS PLAYING ON 2 FLOORS, THE MAIN HALL (2ND FLOOR), AND THE DEATH ROOM (1ST FLOOR).

NFF STRIVES TO CREATE A MUTUALLY EMPOWERING ATMOSPHERE FREE FROM SEXISM, RACISM, HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA AND OTHER FORMS OF OPPRESSION. NFDIY AIMS TO ENCOURAGE A DIVERSE ARTISTIC SCENE WHERE AUDIENCE MEMBERS CAN SEE THEMSELVES AND THEIR IDENTITIES REFLECTED IN THE PERFORMERS THEY SEE ON STAGE.

IF AT ANY TIME BEFORE OR DURING THE FESTIVAL YOU ARE FEELING UNSAFE, PLEASE CONTACT US, HAVE A FRIEND CONTACT US, OR FIND US AT THE DOOR. WE WILL RESPOND AS PROMPTLY AS WE CAN. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR INTOLERANCE. YOU WILL BE REMOVED IF YOU BREAK OUR RULES.

1. NFF '23 IS ALL AGES

2. BOTH ROOMS ARE FULLY ACCESSIBLE

3. 19+ CASHLESS BAR

4. ABSOLUTELY NO DRINKING OUTSIDE

5. ALL WASHROOMS ARE GENDER-NEUTRAL

6. NO REFUNDS UNLESS NFF '23 IS CANCELLED

7. HAVE FUN & DON'T BE A JERK

GROUND RULES

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SOCIAL EVENTS

NFF CALENDAR

SHAMELESS EMO AFTER-PARTY

SUGAR, WE'RE GOING DOWN DOWN TO THE DEATH ROOM FOR FRIDAY'S AFTER-PARTY, A SHAMELESS EMO DJ NIGHT. FROM NOSTALGIC HITS TO DEEP CUTS, WE TAKE EVERY FORM OF REQUEST, "REAL EMO" OR NOT. (NON-EMO ALSO WELCOME)

PUNK PARK & SWIM

COOL DOWN AFTER A HOT NIGHT 1 WITH A QUICK DIP ON SATURDAY BEFORE DOORS AT CHRISTIE PITS PARK! COME FOR A SWIM, COME FOR THE PARK, OR JUST COME FOR THE HANG.

KARAOKE AFTER-PARTY

SATURDAY'S AP IS RED HOT - FOR THE RETURN OF HOT BREATH KARAOKE! OUR FAVOURITE KARAOKE HOST IS BACK IN THE DEATH ROOM WITH A BINDER OF HITS AND A BAG OF SURPRISES. WHAT WILL YOU SING?

DIY PUNK MERCH SWAP

IT'S THE EPIC SKRAMZ MERCH OF YOUR DREAMS, ALL FOR FREE! DIY PUNK MERCH SWAP IS BACK AT THE MAIN HALL BAR ON SUNDAY. BRING YOUR OLD MERCH, HANG IT ON THE RACK, AND FEEL FREE TO TAKE ANY OTHERS.

COMEDY SETS

LOOKING FOR A BREAK FROM ALL THIS LOUD MUSIC? HEAD UP TO THE DEATH ROOM FOR SOME LOUD COMEDY HOSTED & CURATED BY ALEX KOLANKO. DON'T LIKE COMEDY? GO OUTSIDE AND MAKE SOME FRIENDS IN THE SUN.

NEW FRIENDS PHOTOBOOTH

OUR LONG-RUNNING NEW FRIEND @BIGBABYINTOYLAND IS BACK AGAIN TO TAKE PORTRAITS OF YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS! COME DOWN TO THE DEATH ROOM ON SUNDAY TO CELEBRATE THE JOY AND FRIENDSHIP OF NFF.

FAQs

IS NFF FULLY ACCESSIBLE?

New Friends Fest '23 is now FULLY ACCESSIBLE. We've moved the Death Room down to the first floor, which makes BOTH FLOORS of NFF'23 fully accessible through the elevator. Please inquire with the NFF staff.

IS THE WHOLE EVENT ALL-AGES?

Yes, the performances and after-parties are all-ages. ONLY 19+ with ID can purchase drinks at the licenced bar. Anyone underaged caught consuming alcohol will be removed from the event.

AM I ABLE TO COME FOR JUST ONE DAY OF THE FEST?

A limited number of single-day tickets will be available for each of the three days (August 4, 5, 6) at a later date. We recommend a 3-day pass in order to guarantee your spot at NFF '23.

I'M A TORONTO LOCAL, CAN I BUY A PHYSICAL TICKET?

You can buy a Locals Only Pass at Emissions Records (168 Brunswick Avenue) while limited quantities last. The Locals Only passes will be discounted to support our local community.

WILL THERE BE DOOR TICKETS AVAILABLE?

We will have One-day tickets and 3-day passes available at the door, subject to the number of available passes and day-of capacity.

HOW DO I GET TO THE VENUE? IS THERE PARKING?

Walking, biking, and transit are the best ways to get to NFF. It is a short walk away from Dundas West station, or the GO and UP express trains at Bloor Station. If you need to drive, paid street parking is available on Bloor St., and there is a public lot across the street at 3-39 Edna Ave.

HOW DO I GET INTO THE FEST?

Your ticket has a QR code. Please bring it on your mobile device or on a print-out for NFF staff to scan at the door. We will provide a wristband based on your pass (single or 3-day). Please bring a photo ID for security, especially if you want to drink (19+).

IS RE-ENTRY INTO NFF ALLOWED?

Re-entry is permitted with the fest wristband. You'll receive a unique wristband depending on your pass (3-days vs single-day) and may leave and come back. Please just make sure you're not drinking out there! We will have to not let you back in.

WHAT IF I LOST MY WRISTBAND?

Unfortunately, we have no replacement policy for lost wristbands. We hope they are durable enough to last you the entire festival. If your wristband is still on but in rough shape, come to the front door and we'll replace it for you.

CAN I BRING IN OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS?

You can bring outside food, as well as an empty reusable water bottle (no glass). Outside drinks are not allowed. We will have free water filling stations available.

IF I CAN'T MAKE IT TO A DAY, CAN I TRANSFER THE PASS TO A PAL?

No, sorry! Your wristband is your ticket for all three days.

HOW CAN I SELL THE PASS TO SOMEONE ELSE?

You can send them the email with the QR code. Once a ticket is scanned once, it cannot be reused. Please be vigilant when buying a pass, we've had scammers target our events before.

HOW DO I PAY FOR DRINKS AND MERCH?

We will accept ONLY credit and debit cards at the bar. We will accept cash and credit cards at the door. Bring cash for merch, as some bands won't take cards!

CAN I TAKE PHOTOS OF THE BANDS?

Yes! And tag @NewFriendsDIY while you're at it!! We will also have a group of official NFF photographers and will be limiting the use of flash photography. As a guest, please make sure you are NOT USING FLASH when taking photos of the bands.