It’s one of Fukuoka's biggest and
longest running outdoor international festivals.

In Spanish, “salsa” means sauce. The ingredients for making the festival so rich come not only from the professional international and local musicians who fill the air with sounds that inspire even the uninitiated to dance, but also from every person who comes to spice up and savour the feast of activities, contributing to enriching the “sauce” of the festival. Whether you spend the day listening to music, dancing, sampling a variety of food, gazing at unique artistic works, or just sun bathing, why not go there and get stirred into another world! This year, bands from around the globe take to the stage for two sizzling hot days of good times. More than 100 professionals are coming from Colombia, Cuba, Serbia, Korea, Brazil, Argentina and local musicians and dancers will be performing! It’s borderless!

So what happens if you’re hungry during the festival? Don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of delicious food on offer at stands run by a number of great Fukuoka restaurants. And with their many varied types of wonderful food, you won’t be left hungry for even a minute!
It’s a great idea to bring swimwear! As well as being very practical with all that dancing in the sweaty summer heat, you can easily cool off with a dip in the sea! Then you can go back and dance without changing your clothes! For dancing to great live music, plus eating, drinking, sunbathing and swimming, then taking a little siesta...swimwear is definitely the clothing you need to fully enjoy Isla de Salsa!

• 13th Borderless Music Festival "ISLA DE SALSA 2009"
  ~Borderless Music & Borderless Minds~
• Date: Saturday, 8th & Sunday, 9th August, 2009
  » Sat., 8: Open: 12:30 / Starts: 13:00 / Close: 22:30
  » Sun., 9: Open: 12:30 / Starts: 13:00 / Close: 21:30
  * Schedule is subjecto to change.
• Venue: Seaside Momochi - Jigyohama next to JAL Resort Sea Hawk Hotel
• Ticket prices:
  Sat., 8: ¥ 4,500
  Sun., 9: ¥ 4,800
  2 days ticket: ¥ 8,800
  * Junior high school students and younger: free!
  * 50% discount for students (colleges, university), seniors (above 65), and disabled persons.
• Ticket outlets:
  • Ticket PIA (Family Mart) P-Code: 327-345
  • e-plus　http://eplus.jp/ids2009
  • NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano

«Organizer»

NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano

«Co-Organizers»

Marizon · Hakatawan Kankyoseibi Kyodoujigyotai

«Sponsors»

Coors Japanh Co., Ltd. / SANKO Co., Ltd.
JAL Resort Sea Hawk Hotel Fukuoka
Secretary of Tourism of Dominican Republic
Japan Airlines

«Special Collaborators»

FM Fukuoka / FREE WAVE TENJIN FM / LOVE FM / FUKUOKA NOW
Institute France - Japan / KYUSHU ELECTRIC POWER CO. INC.
International Press / Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.
Sunset Live / Chupa Chups® / Nishi- Nihon City Living

«Supported by»

Agency for Cultural Affairs
Embassy of Dominican Republic
Embassy of Cuba
Fukuoka Prefectural Government
Fukuoka City Government
Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education
Fukuoka City Board of Education
Fukuoka International Exchange Foundation
Fukuoka City Foundation for Arts and Cultural Promotion
The Nishinippon Shimbun / The Mainichi Newspapers
The Yomiuri Shimbun / The Asahi Shimbun Company
RKB MAINICHI BROADCASTING CORP.
FBS (Fukuoka Broadcasting Corporation.)
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
TNC (Television Nishinippon Corporation)

Q: Where is Jigyo-hama?

A: Jigyo-hama is in a modern area of Fukuoka: located near by the Fukuoka Tower, Jal Seahawk Resort Hotel and the Fukuoka Dome. It is very close to the center of Fukuoka city, so access to the festival is very easy!

Q: Are there any shady spaces?

A: Yes! We have a lot of parasols set-up bayside and there are areas shaded by trees where you can relax out of the sun. So, don't worry!

Q: How to get there?

A: From Fukuoka city (Tenjin), there are many Nishitetsu buses leaving approximately every 10 or 15 minutes. You can get off at the "Seahawk Mae (in front of the JAL Hotel Seahawk Resort)" bus stop, which is only 5 minutes on foot from the venue. 
Or you can　take the　Fukuoka City subway. You can get off at "TOUJIN MACHI", and it is a 10 minute walk　from there. 

Q: Is there any parking there? 

A: There are no parking spaces available at the festival venue. Please come to the festival on public transportation ( Nishitetsu Bus, Fukuoka City subway) or by bycicle. There is space for bicycle parking there.

Q: Are we able to take a refreshing dip in the sea?

A: There is no problem with taking a refreshing dip in the sea, however swimming is not permitted. This swimming prohibition is in accordance with the regulations established by the park's Administrative Office. We request everyone's cooperation in respecting this regulation so as to avoid any accidents.

Q: Is there any place to eat?

A: Various restaurants in Fukuoka will operate food and beverage stands at the festival, offering their original and multi-national menus. While feasting on the music, you can also quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger with flavors from around the world.

Q: Is there any place to stay at night?

A: This year we don't have any place to stay at the festival venue. Please make a reservation at any of the many hotels available in Fukuoka. We put some information about hotels in Fukuoka on our web site. Please have a look!

Q:  Is there any cloak or changing room?

A: Yes!!! We have a cloak room and changing room available. If you come to Isla de Salsa from far away... Don't worry!  You can go to directly to the festival from airport. When you arrive to the festival, change your clothes, and have fun! 

Any other question, please contact us!

NPO TIEMPO IBEROAMERICANO

Tel.:092-762-4100　/　E-mail: isla@tiempo.jp

Please read the following information before participating in
the "ISLA DE SALSA 08" festival, it will be much more fun!

Information before entering the festival venue:

• We don't have any parking for attendees, so please come by bicycle or public transportation. Help keep our environment clean!
• There are some things hich are not allowed into the festival venue:
• No videocamera allowed: It is prohibited to enter with a videocamera, or to record any footage of festival.  Filming with a cellular phone or digital camera is also prohibited.
  If you are found filming, our security staff will confiscate your recording device and delete any footage filmed at the festival.  The device will be returned to you at the festival entrance when you leave.
• No drinks allowed: NO BEVERAGES of any kind (except milk for infants) can be taken in to the festival venue. Bags will be checked at the entrance and any beverages found will be collected. As you leave the festival, your beverages will be returned to you. We ask for your cooperation and appreciate your understanding.
• "Foods" brought from outside of the festival are not permitted.
• Please be careful that your "Isla de Salsa" bracelet does not break. People who are not wearing a "Isla de Salsa" bracelet will be asked to choose to either pay the ticket price or to leave the festival.
• Those who wish to leave the venue momentarily can purchase a "re-entry braclet" before leaving, which can be shown at the gate for re-entry. This bracelet can be purchased prior to departure from the venue. (¥100)

Information about at the festival:

• Please bring umbrellas, towels or any other items which will help to protect you from sunstroke.
• The area in front of the stage is designated for dancing, so it is prohibited to place or use any tripods, chairs, beach seats, etc. within that area. Please place or use your beach seat at the beachside.
• Do not enter the dressing rooms or mount the stage.
• Each person is fully responsible for their own baggage and personal items. (A cloak stand is available).
• Please use the trash cans and recycling bins to keep the venue clean.
• For smokers: Out of consideration for children and the environment, please use the designated smoking area when you wish to smoke.
• Each person must be responsible for moderating their alcohol consumption.  Please note that the effects of alcohol are stronger in the sun. If you find someone feeling ill or intoxicated, please notify the staff or security.  We don't sell any alcohol to drivers, nor to people who are underage.
• We bear no responsibility for any trouble or any accidents either inside or outside of the festival venue.
• We don't have any responsibility for any problems, accidents, or  robbery. Furthermore, we bear no responsibility towards the resolution of any such problems.
• People who cause a nuisance to other attendees, staff or musicians may be asked to leave the festival, after warning from staff or security.  In such instances, we will not refund the ticket fee.
• If People come without ticket, we will call the police and transfer the issue to them. After that, we will demand for compensation.
• As there are mosquitos near the water and in the green areas of the festival venue, please come prepared with mosquito repellant.

Information for Ticeket:

If the festival is cancelled due to a force majeure such as bad weather:

» If the festival is cancelled on Saturday, August 8:

You can enter the site the next day with the same ticket.
If you require a refund, please bring your ticket to Tiempo Iberoamericano by September 10, 2009 and we will refund your money.

» If the event is cancelled on Sunday, August 9:

We will refund your money at Tiempo Iberoamericano in exchange for your ticket until September 10, 2009.

» Two-day ticket holders:

Until September 10, 2009., we will refund tickets, minus the price for a ticket on the day the festival was held.

Please note that the starting time for the 9th could be changed if the 8th is cancelled. Please confirm it before coming.
(Contact: Tel: 092-762-4100)

Notes:

• At the festival entrance gate, we will put a bracelet on your arm. Please take care that it does not break.
• It is prohibited to resell tickets to a third party. We bear no responsibility for problems with tickets through an internet auction, discount ticket shop, or any other unauthorized agent.
• We don't exchange tickets for any reason: lost, burn, tear, etc...
  Please take care of it.
• We don't accept any application for refund of the purchased tickets, except in case of natural disaster as outlined above.
• Photos and images taked on the day of the festival day may be used in future publication or advertisement by the organizer.

Take ECO Action at ISLA DE SALSA!
Help keep our environment clean!

• Use a bicycle or public transportation (bus, subway, etc) to decrease levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other polluting gases in our atmosphere.
• Take part in the “Reusable Dish System” to help decrease garbage produced at the festival.
  When you buy food at any food stand you will pay the food’s price plus 100 yen. Then when you finish eating, go to the “Recycle station” with your plate to return it. You will receive 100 yen cash back.
• Bring your tableware - in this way you will enjoy food and keep our environment clean.
• Trash to Treasure!