FORT WAYNE, IN

Most Valuable Volunteers (MVV)

Middle Waves volunteers are the backbone of our festival. They’re the first smile, high-five, head nod or compliment you may come across on festival grounds. And they do anything from slinging merch to checking wristbands to setting up fences.

It’s not all work as an MVV. Volunteers have the option to purchase Middle Waves Weekend Passes for a discounted price – depending on which task and shift you choose to volunteer. Once signed up to work, our volunteer team will provide you with a unique link to purchase a Middle Waves pass at the volunteer price. If you signed up and did not receive your ticket link within a week, please email volunteers@middlewaves.com and we’ll hook you up.

A few ground rules—

  1. Be an awesome steward of the Middle Waves vibe.
  2. You must show up for your shift. If you are a no show/no call, you will not be able to volunteer in the coming years. Also, if you don’t show up and you redeem your discounted ticket, we will charge you the full weekend pass amount for the ticket you purchased—GA or VVIP.
  3. Be at least 18 years old.
  4. MVVs must rock their special MVV shirt during their shift. Then you must go back to your regular duds as soon as your shift is over.
  5. Check out this MVV Guide for some basic safety and general MVV info.
  6. Agree to our MVV Waiver! Your signup, is your consent.
  7. Check out the slides from our MVV Training. You may also check out the video of our MVV training. (password to the recording is H+DS8=K0).
  8. Have an incredible time!

 

At this time, our Sign Up System is closed. We do still have a few spots available. If you are interested, email us at volunteers@middlewaves.com. 

 

We LOVE our MVVs!

MVV Ticket Prices are as follows. Discounts vary depending on the shift you work.

Thursday Setup: $45 GA weekend pass or $110 VVIP weekend pass

Friday Setup: $45 GA weekend pass or $110 VVIP weekend pass
Friday 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm: $40 GA weekend pass or $100 VVIP weekend pass
Friday 8:00 pm – 12:00 am: Free GA weekend pass or $85 VVIP weekend pass

Saturday Setup: $45 GA weekend pass or $110 VVIP weekend pass

Saturday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm: $40 GA weekend pass or $100 VVIP weekend pass
Saturday 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm: $35 GA weekend pass or $95 VVIP weekend pass
Saturday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: $35 GA weekend pass or $95 VVIP weekend pass
Saturday 8:30 pm – 12:00 am: Free GA weekend pass or $85 VVIP weekend pass

Sunday Teardown: $40 GA weekend pass or $110 VVIP weekend pass

If you sign up for two or more shifts, you get a free GA weekend pass or $85 VVIP weekend pass.

Some shift times may be slightly different, MVV ticket prices are based on closest shift times.

Some Notes:

  • You may be moved from your sign up position to another, based on festival needs.
  • Sign-ups after 5/31 cannot be guaranteed to get your requested shirt size.
  • If you were a no call/no show in previous years, you cannot volunteer.
  • If you do not show up for your shift and your ticket has been redeemed, it will be voided and your money will be refunded. You must then purchase a full price ticket.