FAQ - Supernova Ska Festival

Daily line-ups and gate times Daily line-ups and gate times

Friday, September 12 - gates at 2pm

Rockers All-Stars (cast of the movie Rockers reuniting for one night)
Jahwise (DJ)
Dr. Ring Ding (30 years of Dandimite)
The Magnetics
Alpheus
DJ - Alkebulan Empress Sounds
Eastern Standard Time
Lollypop Lorry
The Abruptors

Saturday, September 13 - gates at 11am

Less Than Jake
The Flatliners (Destroy to Create set)
Out of Control Army (Ska Orgy)
Catch 22 (Alone in a Crowd set w/ Jeff)
Sgt Scag
Spring Heeled Jack
Hub City Stompers
The Cables/Lionsbridge
Los Fastidios
The Chains
Stop the Presses
The Attractors

Sunday, September 14 - gates at 11am

Bedouin Soundclash
The Pietasters
New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble
Mustard Plug
Desorden Publico
The Calamatix
The Toasters
8 Kalacas
Rude Girl Revue
Chris Murray
Babylove and the Van Dangos
Dakka Skanks
The Loving Paupers

What is allowed at Supernova? What is allowed at Supernova?

• Bags (size is not restricted, but all will be searched)
• Small coolers only (all will be searched)
• Food and water (no glass please)
• Lawn chairs and blankets (please do not set up near the stage! Also do not hang anything from the trees in the space such as hammocks
• Soccer balls, etc. (Please do not play in the area of the stage. There is plenty of room behind the band merch tent)
• Cell phones and sunscreen

Security has the final say on allowed and prohibited items!

What is NOT allowed at Supernova? What is NOT allowed at Supernova?

• No professional cameras, selfie sticks, or tripods
• No recording equipment besides phones
• No illegal substances or drug paraphernalia
• No outside alcohol
• No pets or companion animals (service animals only allowed)
• No fireworks
• No weapons of any kind
• No drones
• No balloons, inflatables, laser pens, or confetti
• No tents or shade umbrellas (all small personal umbrellas are allowed)

No large coolers

Supernova First Timer? Things to know: Supernova First Timer? Things to know:

• Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, hat, hoodie, bug spray, rain gear, and a chair!
• Take advantage of the re-entry policy with snacks and treat yourself to one meal a day.
• Buy Band and Supernova merch.
• Plan for traffic, no matter the time of day (especially if staying in Norfolk or VA Beach)
• Pace yourself, it's a long weekend, make new friends, reapply sunscreen, and drink lots of water!
• Sandburs are common in the grassy areas of Fort Monroe, they can stick to cloth shoes too.
• Sign-up for email updates and follow social media for rain delay and announcements.