Know what to do before you need it. Read this page and save the details — it could make all the difference.
Choose the fastest option for where you are. All monitored 24/7 while you're on site.
Patron Emergency Hotline. Voice call only — don't text. If it won't connect, use another option.
Call "Control Room" on your car or handheld CB radio.
Yellow = crew. Orange = volunteer. Flag anyone in hi-vis down — they're there to help.
Drop in any time, day or night.
In an emergency, there are four ways to reach our team. Use whichever works best for where you are and what's happening.
02 8852 5123 — If you have mobile reception or an internet connection, call this number. Voice calls only; please don't text as messages will not get through. If the call won't connect, use one of the other options. Monitored 24/7.
Tune your car or handheld CB radio to Channel 5 and call "Control Room". CB5 is monitored around the clock while the festival is running.
Look for someone in a yellow (crew) or orange (volunteer) hi-vis vest. If there's someone nearby, flag them down — they're there to help.
The Event Office is staffed 24 hours a day. Drop in any time for help.
Not sure which to use? Pick whatever's quickest for your situation. If you're in the concert area, finding a nearby crew member or volunteer will usually be faster than making a call.
Know your location: Open the interactive map in the Bash App — it shows your exact grid location in the Mundiville campground, so emergency services can reach you fast. You can also use the number on your nearest toilet block or nearby street signs.
Tune in to Bash FM throughout the event for live updates on weather conditions, fire restrictions, and important announcements from the Control Room.
Mundiville on the Mundi Mundi Plains is as big as many country towns. When we put together our emergency response team, we draw on years of experience working with emergency services at the remote Birdsville Big Red Bash and other events across remote and rural Australia.
Our medical team comprises doctors, nurses and first aiders with years of experience looking after people at remote events. We operate a well-equipped on-site medical centre, supported by on-site Paramedics from Ambulance NSW and the large hospital in Broken Hill.
A stand-by team of qualified firefighters (current and past) from professional and volunteer fire services. The team operates a dedicated fire truck — a large transport truck repurposed with 3,000 litres of water, a fire pump and full firefighting equipment. A nearby reservoir and additional tanker trucks provide backup water supply.
An experienced security team supported by NSW Police, brought in from Broken Hill and surrounding towns. The roads to the Bash during August are some of the most heavily patrolled Highway Patrol areas in the state — no place for speeding or DUI.
We work with experts from the surrounding district and our own professional crew to set up remote emergency services that are genuinely up to the task. Our team includes great relationships with local area health networks, ambulance services, hospitals and government agencies built up over many years.
The Bash has a great track record — the crowd is there to have fun and look after each other. Most of our involvement with police ends up being help with lost children, the occasional lost adult (!), and encouraging safe driving on the way home.
💡 Tip: Write the child's name and the parent/caregiver's name, CB radio channel and phone number on the back of your child's wristband — if they get lost, it makes reuniting them with you much faster.
There is no veterinary service on site at Mundiville. If your dog or other animal needs medical attention, you'll need to travel to Broken Hill where veterinary clinics operate.
🐾 Plan ahead if you're bringing a pet:
- Bring any required medication
- Ensure vaccinations are up to date
- Monitor your dog for heat, stress or noise sensitivity
- Be prepared to transport your animal to Broken Hill if needed
- For urgent situations, call the Patron Emergency Hotline on 02 8852 5123 or reach the Control Room on CB Channel 5 — they'll assist with coordinating a safe departure from site
Know the number, know your options, and enjoy an incredible weekend on the Mundi Mundi Plains.