Eastern Beaches Local Area Command

Partygoers warned against anti-social behaviour at Good Vibrations Festival – Centennial Park

Police are urging party goers attending this weekend’s Good Vibrations Music Festival to obey the law and enjoy the day safely.

A high-visibility Police operation will be in place at the music festival, targeting:

• Anti-social behaviour,
• Alcohol-related crime,
• Illegal drug use and supply.

CCTV coverage will also be used to enhance the safety of people attending the festival.

The operation will take place in and around the venue involving:

• Police from Eastern Beaches Local Area Command,
• Drug Detection unit,
• Licensing Police,
• Mounted Police unit,
• Police Trail Bike units.

The Good Vibrations Festival will be held between 12pm and 10pm within the Centennial Parklands this Saturday (13 February). Event organisers are expecting thousands of music-lovers to attend.

The NSW Police event commander, Superintendent Allan Sicard, said all festival goers needed to know anti-social and criminal behaviour would not be tolerated on the day.

“Our aim is to ensure that everyone attending this music festival has a fun day out with their mates,” Supt. Sicard said.

“If you do the right thing you will have fun but we must ensure it is a safe environment for all those attending. I especially want to discourage anyone thinking they can bring and take drugs at this festival. Recreational drugs are dangerous, illegal and potentially life-threatening.”

“Those in possession of illicit substances can expect to be caught. We will have drug detection dogs as well as a large number of overt and covert Police resources aimed at catching those taking or dealing illegal drugs.”

NSW Police encourages anyone under the influence of drugs or excessive amount of alcohol who feels unwell to seek professional medical attention. First Aid officers will attend this weekend’s event.