Do you want to help build the Tons of Rock festival? Then the Area department might be for you!

You’ll get to know the festival grounds and help construct what will become the festival of the year!

The Area department consists of two sub-departments: Rigg and Carpentry.

Rigg

Rigg before festival is full and closed for new applicants.

Before the festival, your tasks will involve setting up the festival grounds by building fences, facades, barricades, and similar structures. At times, the decoration and logistics teams will also need assistance, and we provide them with volunteers from our team.

In the decoration team, you’ll help with decorating and truly get the chance to contribute to the well-known Tons of Rock atmosphere for the audience. This includes everything from hanging up string lights and bunting to installing larger structures and signs.

The logistics team is responsible for picking up and delivering items and handling equipment for the festival, something you as a volunteer (with a driver’s license) can assist with.

Once the festival begins, there will be less to do for this department. However, we still need a small standby group ready to jump in if something unexpected happens. This could involve fixing damaged signs or securing fences affected by strong winds. These shifts can be both quiet and intense at times.

After the festival, all the setup tasks will need to be reversed. Everything must be taken down, and the festival grounds cleared.

Carpentry [FULL]

The Carpentry team requires volunteers before the festival. We need skilled, handy people with carpentry experience. Tasks will range from building facades and wheelchair ramps to various other structures that need assembly at the festival grounds.
Note: Carpentry experience is required, and your application will not be approved without it.

Although you will be approved for one of the sub-departments, you may be moved to the other depending on where help is most needed.

Shifts:
Shifts before, during and after the festival
Before the festival you must work 3 shifts [FULL].
During the festival you must work 2 shifts [FULL].
After the festival you must work 3 shifts.

No rock festival is complete without artists and their equipment. We need resourceful drivers to transport artists and their gear to and from the festival, as well as around the festival grounds before and after performances. It’s essential that you are a safe and competent driver, and that you can maintain a professional demeanor around artists and their teams.

You must be able to operate a 9-seater vehicle.

New this year is that we also need artist drivers before and after the festival, in addition to during the festival. Please note: if you choose to work before and after the festival, you will need to work Monday and Tuesday before the festival, as well as Sunday after the festival! [FULL]

Priority will be given to applicants with previous experience in similar roles, so be sure to mention this in your application.

Note: A valid driver's license is required.

Shift before, during, and after the festival.
Before and after the festival you must work 2 shifts before and 1 shift after [full]
During the festival you must work 2 shifts.

We need volunteers who are eager to support our artists!

The Backstage department is divided into Setup and Artist Hosts.

Setup [FULL]

If you work before the festival, you will help prepare the backstage areas. Your tasks will include furnishing the artists' dressing rooms with items such as fridges, sofas, tables, and chairs, laying carpets, and hanging string lights. This is a physical job and can be demanding, so it’s important to be prepared. On the bright side, you’ll play a key role in creating the face of Tons of Rock for the artists—how cool is that?

Artist Host [FULL]

As an artist host during the festival, you will be the point of contact for a band throughout the day. It’s crucial to maintain a professional and calm demeanor around both the artists and their team. The workday can be long, but you will only work one shift in this department. Your tasks include meeting the band and crew upon arrival, following up with the band throughout the day, and ensuring they get to the stage on time. When the schedules are posted, you can sign up for your preferred day, after which the backstage manager will assign you to a band and provide the time details. It’s essential that you set aside the entire day, as schedules may change and your presence will be needed.

Artist hosts must be available from 09:00 to 00:00, so we recommend arranging accommodation or transport if you live far away.

Only individuals with relevant experience will be considered for the role of artist host, so please remember to mention this in your application.

Shifts before and during the festival.
Before the festival you must work 3 shifts [full].
During the festival you must work 1 shift [full].

It wouldn’t be a festival without beer! We have several bars throughout the festival, and all of them will be staffed by cheerful, service-minded individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

While bar experience is a plus, it is not a requirement.

We have three main bars at the festival, which handle the majority of beverage sales:

Main Bar: The largest bar, stretching 75 meters, located between the entrance and the Scream Stage.
Black Dog: 50 meters long, positioned between the Scream Stage and the Vampire Stage.
Carnivale: 45 meters long, situated between the Vampire Stage and the Moonlight Stage.

The tasks in all bars are the same: selling, pouring, and serving beer, wine, and soft drinks.

If you are 20 or older by the start of the festival, you can also apply to work in our VIP bar, which offers a wider selection of beverages. Experience in bar work is beneficial here, but not a requirement.

Shifts during the festival.
You are required to work 2 shifts.
Note: Both shifts must be in the same bar!

Ekeberg Camping transforms into our very own Festival Camp! During the festival week, the campsite is exclusively available to guests who have purchased tickets for Tons of Rock.

At the camp, you can choose between working with Setup or as a Camp Host. Tasks vary depending on the festival phase, so it's important for you, the applicant, to select the right days based on your preferences.

Setup: In just 24 hours, Ekeberg Camping will be transformed from a tourist destination into a festival camp. We need efficient and organized volunteers who can quickly familiarize themselves with systems. Tasks include marking designated camping spots, establishing fire lanes, and preparing the entire area. When the camp opens, volunteers will also guide guests to their spots and inform them on how to set up.

Camp Host: Once all campers are settled in, the biggest workload is over, and the camp shifts into normal operations. During this phase, we need hosts who ensure campers are correctly positioned, answer questions, and maintain a friendly and pleasant camp environment.

Shifts before and during the festival
You are required to work 2 shifts, either before or during the festival.

In the Entrance Department, you can choose to work in Accreditation, Tickets, Info booth or Check-In.

Accreditation

At the accreditation booth, anyone entering the festival area without a physical ticket will pick up their wristbands and permits. Your tasks will include providing the correct accreditation and wristbands to guests and suppliers using our accreditation system. During peak times, it can get busy, so it’s important to stay professional, service-oriented, and thorough with your tasks, even in hectic situations.

Accreditation before the festival (Full)
Accreditation during the festival

Tickets

Everyone who has purchased a ticket for the festival will need to exchange it for a festival wristband. In the ticket department, your duties will involve scanning tickets and attaching the correct wristbands (or wristband combinations) for attendees. Since you’ll be the first point of contact for the audience, you have the opportunity to set the tone for the rest of their festival experience!

Tickets before the festival (Full)
Tickets during the festival

Info booth

At the Info booth, we help thousands of festival-goers with everything from practical questions to finding their way around the festival grounds.

The tasks include answering questions about the locations of bars, food vendors, and other facilities, as well as providing an overview of performance times. Additionally, we manage lost and found items, answer questions about accessibility, and refer to the festival map when people need directions.

We need service-minded individuals who enjoy communicating with the public in a fast-paced environment. If you have customer service experience, that's a plus, but the most important thing is that you enjoy helping people and have a positive attitude!

Info booth during the festival [FULL].

Check-In

The festival wouldn't run without its workers! In the check-in department, your job will be to greet and check in everyone working at the festival, whether they are volunteers or supporting through groups such as sports teams. You’ll ensure they are checked in for their shift, receive their work wristband for the day, and get their festival t-shirt. This is a great spot to chat with fellow volunteers and set the tone for the workday! In 2024, this department also staffed the cloakroom tents, providing storage for festival workers.

Entrance before the festival (Full)
Entrance during the festival

The entire entrance department operates mainly at the festival’s main entrance and works closely together. You may be moved between these subdivisions depending on where extra help is needed, so you can expect a varied and dynamic workday with plenty of different tasks.

Shifts before and during the festival
Before the festival you must work 3 shifts [full].
During the festival you must work 2 shifts.

If you have a passion for both rock and the environment, you’ll fit right in with the environmental team!

This department ensures that the festival grounds remain clean and tidy, providing a great experience for the audience and all of us working at the festival. By joining the environmental team, you'll become well-acquainted with the festival area and get to experience concerts and the festival atmosphere while on duty. Tasks include picking up litter, emptying trash bins, and transporting waste to the environmental station for sorting. It's a perfect job for those who enjoy active and varied tasks!

Shifts before and during the festival
Before the festival you must work 3 shifts [full].
During the festival you must work 2 shifts.

If you have a healthcare background and want to take care of our festival guests, you’ll be warmly welcomed to the Medic team. This department operates under the security team but requires specific medical experience.

Your tasks will involve assisting Medic Sør in their healthcare operations during the festival, handling everything from minor injuries and cuts to more serious incidents, including illness and major injuries.

Shifts during the festival
You are required to work 2 shifts during the festival.

What’s a rock festival without merch?

During the festival, we sell thousands of t-shirts, including official band t-shirts and our own Tons of Rock collections. Our merchandise ranges from bucket hats and fridge magnets to clothing.

We need service-minded individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Your tasks will include operating cash registers, keeping the area clean, and restocking merchandise. While retail experience is an advantage, it is not a requirement! Merchandise is sold at various outlets, with the busiest being the band merch stalls. In addition, we have several outlets selling Tons of Rock's own festival merchandise.

This role offers great sales experience, fun competitions throughout the shift, and the chance to influence future merchandise production.

Shifts during the festival
You must work 2 shifts during the festival.

If you’re technically inclined and quick to respond when needed, this department is perfect for you! We’re looking for individuals with some experience in sound or lighting technology, or as a stage hand.

You should be eager to learn, a good team player, and able to maintain professionalism around artists, crew, and the stage. The stage manager will assign you to one of our three stages for your shifts.

Your tasks will include setting up the stage before concerts, assisting with changeovers between acts, and breaking down equipment after performances.

Since this role involves a lot of physical activity, you should be in good shape, as there will be plenty of walking and hauling equipment.

Note: You are required to bring your own safety shoes!

Shifts during the festival
You must work 2 shifts during the festival. [FULL]

Maintaining safety at the festival is crucial for the audience, artists, partners, and all of us working at Tons of Rock.

The Security Department is divided into two sub-departments: Gate and Entry Guards and PIT.

Gate and Entry Guards:

As a gate or entry guard, you play an important role in ensuring public and employee safety at Tons of Rock. You may be assigned either as a gatekeeper or an entry guard.

• As a gatekeeper, you will be responsible for checking that everyone entering or leaving your gate has the proper accreditation.
• As an entry guard, you will conduct searches of attendees to ensure that no illegal items are brought into the festival area. Both roles will be carried out in collaboration with security personnel.

PIT

In the PIT subdivision, you will be stationed as close to the stage as possible without actually being on it. You will be in the area between the stage and the audience during concerts, acting as a stage guard. Your responsibilities include assisting with crowd control and helping crowd surfers exit the stage area, all in collaboration with security guards. This role requires being in good physical shape and using voice and body language to convey messages effectively. Experience in similar work is beneficial but not required.

Shifts before and during the festival
Before the festival you must work 3 shifts (Gate guards only) [FULL].
During the festival you must work 2 shifts.

Our beautiful VIP area needs hosts who ensure that guests with upgraded tickets are greeted by friendly and helpful staff.

As a VIP host, you'll handle various tasks such as answering questions, serving, general guest assistance, and ensuring that the VIP area is clean and welcoming at all times.

Please note: There is a 20-year age limit for this role.

• If you want to work in the VIP bar, please apply through the Bar department and select a VIP shift (20-year age limit applies).
• Decor used to be part of this department. If you want to work with Decor before the festival, please apply through the Arena department and select a Decor shift.

Shifts during the festival
You are required to work 2 shifts during the festival.

A lot of food will be prepared and served to both crew and artists during the festival week. For this, the welfare & catering team needs volunteers who have an interest in cooking, can handle periods of heavy work pressure, and bring an infectious good mood.

You’ll help with tasks ranging from cooking in our festival kitchen, replenishing food during lunch and dinner, and keeping the catering area clean and inviting for everyone.

This department is also responsible for general well-being among the crew. Every day, our "well-being patrols" will move around the festival area to provide and restock depots with water, snacks, and coffee, ensuring that both spirits and energy levels remain high.

If you’re someone with a positive attitude who loves to brighten others' days, this could be the perfect role for you!

Shifts Before and During the Festival
Before the festival you must work 3 shifts [full].
During the festival you must work 2 shifts.