No. Tickets for this event admit you to the UKBC FREE Summer Jam event in Swindon in August. If you wish to purchase tickets for the main annual UK Beatbox Championships full weekend event in October in Bristol please see the UK Beatbox Championships website for updates and ticket information

This event is family friendly but we recommend it for ages 6 upwards. All under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian over the age of 21, at a ratio of maximum 4:1, maximum 4 under 18s for every 1 parent/guardian. The parent/guardian will need to provide a legal ID. Please also see Noise Levels info.

This event is family friendly but we recommend it for ages 6 plus. All under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian over age of 21, at a ratio of maximum 4:1, maximum 4 under 18s for every 1 parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must provide a legal ID. Please also see Noise Levels Safety info.

Ear defenders are recommended for children attending from 5pm. Please be advised that the volume of music at live events can reach continuous sound levels of up to 107dB, with peak levels of up to 140dB.

No, alcohol cannot be brought onto the event premises. Drinks will be available from the venue bar. Legal ID will be required, and a strict no-glass policy will be in place.

All tickets for the UKBC Summer Jam on 19th August in Swindon are available from Eventbrite here. Please note that if a voluntary donation has been made for a ticket, the donation cannot be refunded if the ticket holder can no longer attend the event.

Tickets cannot be purchased on the door. If tickets are still available, they may be purchased online from Eventbrite at the door using a mobile device. Securing tickets in advance from Eventbrite is strongly advised, as availability is limited.

The event is committed to supporting the environment. As part of the environmental and sustainability policy, single-use plastics will be removed where possible. Attendees are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle.

MECA is located in Swindon town centre, around 10 minutes from the M4 via junctions 15 or 16, and is also accessible from the A419 and A420.

Address: MECA Swindon, MECA House, Regents Circus, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 1PR

The nearest rail station is Swindon: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/swindon-wilts/

Parking is not available at the venue. The nearest car parks are:

LONG STAY Whalebridge multi-storey car park: https://www.swindon.gov.uk/directory_record/22958/whalebridge_multi-storey_car_pa 

SHORT STAY: Wyvern car park

SHORT STAY: Princes Street car park

Nearest local car parks with disabled spaces (subject to availability & fees may apply): 

Whalebridge multi-storey: https://www.swindon.gov.uk/directory_record/22958/whalebridge_multi-storey_car_pa 

Wyvern: https://www.swindon.gov.uk/directory_record/23326/wyvern_car_park

The venue accessibility information can be seen here: https://www.mecaswindon.co.uk/dda-information/

For any other questions please contact us at: info@ukbeatboxchampionships.com

As a public space, guide dogs and personal assistance dogs are permitted. Please be advised that the volume of music at live events can reach continuous sound levels of up to 107dB, with peak levels of up to 140dB. As this could harm a dog’s hearing, attendees are advised to seek guidance from their guide-dog school before attending.

The venue does not have an induction loop. Visually impaired, deaf, or hard-of-hearing customers are welcome to stand at the front of the event, and security can be made aware of individual requirements. A BSL signer is expected to be present at the event.

The event may include strobe and flashing lighting.

Yes, bag and personal item checks will be carried out at the door. Any illegal substances, liquids including water and anything that may be considered dangerous, including aerosols and glass, will be confiscated. ID will also be required on entry to the event.

For any other questions please contact us at: info@ukbeatboxchampionships.com