Frequently asked questions

Can I be hosted? Can I host someone?

Hopefully yes! We have created this Facebook group for people looking for a host or offering a place to stay.

What is the festival schedule?

The preliminary schedule can be found on our webpage and we will send a more detailed one closer to the festival to all the participants via email.

Where are the parties and classes?

The main parties with live music will be at Hietsun Paviljonki (Hiekkarannantie 9) and some of the classes will also be there while others will be at Black Pepper Swing (Karjalankatu 2) and Helsinki German School (Malminkatu 14). All the participants will receive a more detailed schedule and instructions via email closer to the festival.

I would like to volunteer. How can I contact the right person?

You can tick the box “Yes, I would like to volunteer.” in the registration form and we will contact you later on.

You can also send us an email to midnightsunswing@gmail.com. We appreciate all the help we can get since this is a small festival.

I cannot attend the Friday parties. Can someone go instead of me? I will be there for the rest of the weekend.

Unfortunately, no. We are checking participants and wristbands at the entrance, and only those on the registration list are permitted. The location is close to a public beach, and we must ensure that only registered attendees are present.

When does the registration open?

The registration opens on our website on Wednesday, February 12th at 21:00 EET. Once your spot is confirmed, you will get an invoice to your email.

Do I need a partner to sign up for this festival?

You don’t need a partner, but followers are at a higher risk ending up in the queue so you might want to look for a registration partner for yourself. 

What level should I choose?

The lindy hop and solo level descriptions can be found on our website. The balboa groups will be formed according to the level of the participants so that we can form as balanced groups as possible. The balboa levels will be approximately intermediate and advanced.

I signed up for balboa but I would also like to access the live music parties on Friday and Saturday. Is that possible?

The balboa pass doesn’t include the live music parties since the venue has a limited capacity and the floor is not really suitable for balboa. We might sell party passes later if there’s any room left. Or you might want to consider signing up for the lindy pass + balboa workshop.

I haven’t received a confirmation yet. When will I get it?

We will work through all the registrations as soon as possible and take people from the queue maintaining the leader-follower balance. If there are more leaders or followers, you might have to stay in the queue until we can let you in.

I can’t participate after all. Can I cancel my registration?

We’re sorry but a confirmed spot on the festival cannot be cancelled. This has been stated in our terms and conditions, which you accepted when registering. You can, however, sell your pass to someone else.

Can I transfer or sell my pass to someone else?

Yes, you can. If you cannot attend the event, it is possible to transfer your pass to another person. In that case, please write us an e-mail to midnightsunswing@gmail.com with all the information, including your registration info and the contact information of the other person. The level or role of the pass cannot be changed.

Can I pay with Edenred / Smartum / ePassi?

Yes you can. We accept all the major employee benefit vouchers (Smartum, Edenred, and ePassi). You can pay the full amount with your employer benefit or just a part of it. The rest you can pay normally via bank transfer. 

You can find Black Pepper Swing on your employer benefit app. Pay the amount you want in the app, take a screenshot and send it to midnightsunswing@gmail.com with your registration info. Pay the rest via bank transfer as soon as possible.

We want to register as a couple but my partner also wants the solo jazz. Can we still register as a couple?

Yes, you can take Solo Jazz classes in addition to your partner classes, but you and your partner must be in the same partnered classes.

We wanted to register as a couple but I forgot to write my partner’s name in the registration form. What should I do?

Send us an email to midnightsunswing@gmail.com as soon as possible after your registration. If either of you have already been admitted to the festival from the queue we cannot pair you up anymore.

Can I only buy a party pass?

Unfortunately not. The party venue has a limited capacity and we might sell out with the festival passes. We will sell party passes later if there’s any room left. 

I didn’t add a t-shirt while registering, but now I want one! Can I still have one?

Yes! You can make your t-shirt order here.