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The Way Out West festival will take place in Slottsskogen and around central Gothenburg between August 8-10 2024. Since its establishment in 2007, the music and film festival Way Out West has attracted visitors from all over Sweden and large parts of the rest of the world.
Programme
The programme includes a lineup of Swedish and internationally acclaimed stars, such as Fred Again.., Jack White, PJ Harvey, Pulp, Icona Pop, The National, and Susanne Sundfør. It also offers film premieres, great vegetarian food, and a robust club programme called “Stay Out West”.
What is Stay Out West?
Stay Out West is Way Out West club program (age limit 18+) that opens up in different areas/clubs around Gothenburg when the festival area in Slottsskogen closes.
Cash?
Way Out West is a cash free festival. Bring your credit card or pay by Swish!
Ticket Information
Tickets for Way Out West 2024 are available on the festival’s website, with options for one, two, or three days, accommodating different schedules for visitors.
About Way Out West
Since Way Out West started in 2007, the festival has been blessed with stars such as Prince, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, Neil Young, M.I.A., Alicia Keys, Stormzy, Frank Ocean, Robyn, The xx, Patti Smith, Solange and The Cure, just to name a few.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas are not allowed at the festival. Unfolded umbrellas obstruct the vision of those behind you in the crowd, so please bring rainwear instead.
Bag ban Policy
No bags are allowed to be brought into the public festival area. The ban also applies to handbags, tote bags and transparent bags. Wallets and small toiletry bags that fit in your pocket are not covered by the ban.
Sustainability / Veggie since 2012
Sustainability is a keyword for Way Out West and has been since our start in 2007. Way Out West is a vegetarian festival – which applies to all visitors, workers,, and artists. During the 2019 year’s festival, the carbon footprint from an average meal was 0,38 kg CO2e, which is below WWF’s One Planet Plate recommendation of 0,5 kg CO2e.
Social sustainability
Way Out West doesn’t tolerate any form of discrimination at the festival. Gender equality is a priority for Way Out West.
Since 2017, Way Out West has worked closely together with West Pride in order to stand up for human rights and join forces for a more inclusive society, free from prejudice and discrimination – starting with an LGBT certifying of the festival.
In cooperation with the anti-drug initiative Let’s Hear it from the Crowd and other concert and festival organisers, Way Out West take all the necessary steps to prevent people from being in touch with narcotics at live music events.
In the project Dare to Care Way Out West work closely with RFSU and Svensk Live to create a safe environment without sexual harassment and assault within the live music world – and society at large. People come to Way Out West to relax and have fun, no one should ever be afraid.
Circular festival merch
In 2023 Way Out West and Stadsmissionen joined forces to make festival merchandise circular. The merchandise collection consisted of second hand garments collected by Stadsmissionens second hand, and was printed with unique prints ahead of and during the festival. The profit from the merchandise sales was donated Stadsmissionens second hand and their important work for a more humane, inclusive and sustainable society.
Greentopia climate conference
The climate conference Greentopia, taking place in Gothenburg during Way Out West, has its aim to explore the transformational power of festivals and events.
Stay Informed
For further updates and information regarding Way Out West, individuals can visit the official website and follow the festival’s Facebook page.
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