2024 Launching Soon!

Notting Hill Carnival Rules and Regulations

Notting Hill Carnival have changed their rules and regulations came into play for 2018. Due to incidents in the past linked to some "Dutty Mas" bands, we are having to make changes in 2024 to demonstrate that we are responsible bands, out to have an incident free Sunday carnival.

We will also be implementing new rules and regulations for the band, something all "Dutty Mas" bands will be doing. We ask for your co-operation in adhering to these new rules and regs this year, as the consequence for not doing so will be very high, resulting in the total closure of all "Dutty Mas" bands at Notting Hill Carnival. Breaking or ignoring the rules and regulation may result in you being removed from the band, something we do not want to do but serious deliberate actions that may cause the total ban on "Dutty Mas" bands from participating will not be tolerated or excused.

We will say that over the 10 years that Wotless has been on the road, we have had no incidents or issues that has caused this now issue we are facing and will like to thank all our Wotless family for making us proud to part of the band. We hope that the other "Dutty Mas" bands see how important it is to get things right this year so that we can continue for many more years!!

The following are Terms expected by NHC from Masqueraders

4. Mutual Terms and Conditions for Masqueraders

4.1. Masqueraders taking part in Dutty Mas are required to adhere to the following rules:

(i) You are not permitted to bring your own chocolate, mud, paint, powder or any other substance you intend to use for Dutty Mas into the band to use during the carnival.

(ii) Chocolate, mud, paint or powder will be distributed by staff members of the band.

(iii) Chocolate, mud, paint or powder will be distributed after the band has moved off from its designated starting point.

(iv) Chocolate, mud, paint or powder must not be thrown or placed on any members of the public, judges, children, police or people who are not part of the band. OR any property - public or private.

(v) No chocolate, mud, paint or powder shall be used between the junctions of Elkstone Road and Great Western Road to the junction of Westbourne Park Road and Chepstow Road (otherwise known as judging point) or whilst the vehicles are turning any corners.

(vi) Anyone found to be in breach of any of the above rules will have their wristbands removed and be required to leave the band. You will be held personally responsible for any damage you may have caused and if required by the police, your details will be passed on to facilitate any investigation.