Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Gathering 2009?

The doors open at Wednesday 09.00 April 8th. The net and power will be taken at 12:00 Sunday 12th, and you must leave before 14:00.

Where is The Gathering 2009?

The Gathering 2009 will be held at the Vikingskipet Olympic Arena in Hamar, Norway.

What is PTN?

Short for Partyticket.net

How do I buy tickets?

To buy tickets to The Gathering 2009, register at Partyticket.net. The date for the ticket sale is now set: Wednesday 3 February 2009. 19:00:00 CET.
If you allready have registered, you may just login with your username. You can find a PTN-registration guide here.

How do I buy special tickets?

There will be special tickets (gamer, demoscener and foreigner). These will be available via PTN. You need to apply for this tickets to be approved as a user of these tickets. We recommend to buy an ordinary ticket anyway, because special tickets will not be available before the ordinary tickets are sold out!
All people from other countries than Norway can apply for a foreigner ticket, but you will have to prove that you are a foreigner.
(If you already have an ordinary ticket and want to convert it, please apply for a foreigner ticket and then refund your ordinary ticket).

Is the ticket refundable?

Yes, until Sunday 22 March 2009. 12:00:00 CET

How do I reserve a seat?

Read the PTN-guide (Will be available soon!)

What is the admission fee for The Gathering 2009?

Ordinary ticket: 740 NOK + 39 NOK PTN-fee = 779 NOK in total.
Foreigner tickets: 370 NOK + 22 NOK PTN-fee = 392 NOK in total< /p>

The ordinary ticket includes membership in KANDU for 2009. If you wish to participate at The Gathering but not become a member, you can buy the exception-ticket. It has a raised price due to the fact that KANDU receives economical support from the Norwegian government for each member. The price for the exception ticket is 1050,- NOK (1000,- NOK + 50,- NOK PTN-fee)

How old do I have to be to attend The Gathering?

There is not set any age, but you will have to be able to take care of yourself. If you travel with someone in your family or your friends you should be okay, no matter what age, though our general rule is that you must be able to take care of yourself. The police demands that all of you under 16 bring a note from one of your parents. Download consent form here.

How many tickets can each person buy?

Up to 5 tickets.

What are the chances that I don't get a ticket?

It is impossible to say, but in the past there have been spare tickets left when TG started. This is because they have been returned to us, but we have not had time to resell them.

We are 6 people going together, do we need to buy first 5 tickets and then 1 more?

Yes, that is correct if the limit is 5 tickets.

We ordered 3 tickets, but now we need 5 because two more wanted to join, can we just change from 3 to 5 tickets before we pay?

You can't change the number of tickets you first ordered. You have to pay for 3 tickets first. Then you have to get back in the queue and order two more.

How much space do I have at my seat?

Your spot on the table will be 80 cm wide and 60 cm deep. (Just like The Gathering 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.)

Can I bring a shelf to put up at my place?

Yes, within your table space, and without making any damage to our tables. (I e no nails or screws and such..)
It also have to be put up safe and not fall apart, security will decide if the shelves are safe to use, if not you will have to dismount it.
Remember, safety comes first. :-) If you have questions about your shelf and safety, send an e-mail to security at gathering dot org.

What competitions will there be at The Gathering this year?

More information will be announced.

What speed will the Internet connectivity be?

5 Gb - Provided by Banetele

How much electric power will I get?

1Ampere.

Can I bring my own fridge, waffle iron, coffee maker, etc?

No, that will blow the fuses and make everyone angry at you.

Can I bring my own chair or sofa?

Well, it depends on the size and where your seat is. We have some fire restrictions to follow, and it is not allowed to block the space between each row.

How is the security?

We can not guarantee that nothing will be stolen, but we do have a security crew that will do their best for our security and well-being. It might be a good idea to bring small gadgets with you when you leave your seat, or make sure some of your friends are watching your stuff.

What if my computer or other stuff is stolen/broken at The Gathering?

The Gathering is not responsible for any economical losses, direct or indirect, due to circumstanses connected to the event. However, we have never had any big problems with theft or malice earlier and we don't expect this year to be any different. We do however recommend you to bring a valid travel insurance, just in case..

Where do I apply for a crew position?

All applications have to be submitted at http://wannabe.gathering.org/. Wannabe is soon closed for new applications and there's very few positions left.

How old do I have to be a part of the crew?

Some of the crews have an age limit, like security for an example, and others don't. All in all the skills are more important than age.

How much work is it to be a crew member?

It depends on what crew you are in, some crews work 8 hour shifts (like info:desk), others work when there are things to do.

Should I buy a ticket if I apply for crew, or can I wait until I get an answer?

You should buy a ticket just in case. You can sell us back the ticket if you are accepted.

I'm not a crew member yet, when can i expect an answer from wannabe?

The main crew application process is almost finished.
Some could still be accepted, but this is mostly due to special circumstances

Where can I find you on IRC?

Some of us can be found on EFNet at #tg, but we do not know anything more than what's already on http://gathering.org.