Purple

If you start your study at Fontys in September, you will start with a super cool introduction week: Purple!
The new academic year will start in September. We will hold the Purple introduction week for the new first-year students at the end of August 2024.

During the Purple introduction week, getting to know each other is central. Getting to know your classmates, your education, the city where you will be studying and of course also getting to know Fontys. We intend to make the Purple introduction week 2024 as beautiful and fantastic as every year.

Note! Team Purple organises the introduction week in the cities of Eindhoven and Tilburg. The programmes and institutes choose whether they do not, partially or fully participate in the Purple activities. Venlo is following up on the introduction week that is organised locally.

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Purple Festival 2022

What is Purple?

We are organising the Purple introduction week in 2024 again. Purple welcomes new students and ensures that they get to know their fellow students, the study programme and the city. Keep an eye on the website for updates regarding this event.

For Fontys, and also for Purple, sustainability and vitality are very important. We don't just want to see our students graduate, we want them to do so in a healthy way and in a sustainable environment.

Purple also contributes to this by opting for sustainable activities and seeking collaborations with the right partners.

For example, we work together with 'Alcoholwijs', a project within Fontys that is committed to the responsible use of alcohol. Another collaboration is with the mobility project group, a group that is working on a safe and accessible Fontys. In addition, sustainable and healthy choices are encouraged in the journey to and from Fontys.

Don't forget to follow the Fontys channels before, during and after Purple. The Purple team mainly communicates through Facebook and Instagram.

Ambience photo Fontys Ambience photo Fontys

What is the week planning?

This was the planning for 2023, 2024 will follow later.

This week is set up with different elements. You start 'small' on the study/institute days. These will take place on Monday and/or Tuesday,, depending on the institute and the program where you will be studying. Here you will get to know your fellow students, the teachers and the study programme. Every study program does its best to give you a 'Warm Welcome'. The activities of these day(s) differs per study programme.

* The programme of your introduction week can be found in Fresh at Fontys, click on the study pogramme you'll be following and then on the 'Starting your studies' tab.
Welcome at Purple
Ambience photo Fontys
Ambience photo Fontys

Wednesday is all about exploring the city! All participants of the StadsBBQ will arrive at the meeting point around 16:00h. Here everyone can eat, drink and dance with the DJ. During dinner there everyone is free to party, dance and talk about the experiences of the day. After dinner, the pubtour follows with the participating pubs in your city. The pub crawl runs from 10 PM to 1 AM.

We close the introduction week with a BANG... On Thursday we organise Purple Festival from 14:00h to 23:00h. The entire Fontys community comes together at Leijpark. Participants from all cities of all introductory programmes come together to the Purple Festival and enjoy the artists and activities spread over the different stages all day long. The transport from and to the festival is arranged by (shuttle) bus, public transport or bike (Tilburg). This is how you close the introduction week in style with a party that you will talk about with your new friends, classmates and teachers for a long time to come.

BUY A FESTIVAL TICKET ?

Please note: a ticket is included in a ticket for the entire introduction week. So you do NOT have to buy a separate festivalticket if you participate in the introduction week as a first-year student (intro kid) or supervisor (intro parent).

Buy a festival ticket as a Fontysstudent, -employee or alumni?

We would like to invite senior Fontys students, -employees and alumni to the Purple Festival as well!

More information will follow later.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

All information can be found in the Woov app.

More information will follow later.

Ambience photo Fontys
Ambience photo Fontys

On Purple Friday, the international students close the week with a BBQ on campus Stappegoor (Tilburg) or campus Rachelsmolen (Eindhoven). This activity is all about getting to know each other and a 'Warm Welcome' @ Fontys. During the dinner, students have time to get to know each other,, but various information organisations are also present to help with questions about banking, transport and housing, among other things. Participation in this activity is based on registration, no registration = no place. All international (new) Fontys students, teachers, buddies or non-international students are also welcome, provided that registration has been completed. Please register for Welcome Party campus Rachelsmolen (Eindhoven) or Welcome Party campus Stappegoor (Tilburg).

Ticket info

We close the introduction week with a BANG... On Thursday we organise Purple Festival from 14:00h to 23:00h.

Please note: a ticket is included in a ticket for the entire introduction week. So you do NOT have to buy a separate festivalticket if you participate in the introduction week as a first-year student (intro kid) or supervisor (intro parent).

Buy a festival ticket as a Fontysstudent, -employee or alumni?

We would like to invite senior Fontys students, -employees and alumni to the Purple Festival as well!

More information will follow later.

Purple Festival 2023 - Artists

La Fuente // Mainstage

Freddy Moreira // Mainstage

Lady Bee // Mainstage

Sam Hofman // Mainstage

MISH // Tent stage

Barry Fest // Tent stage

Daani // Tent stage

Sjors de Haas // Fontys Talentstage

Joep Wille // Fontys Talentstage

Tom van Haaf // Fontys Talentstage

YPLD // Fontys Talentstage

Become a sponsor

The new academic year 2024-2025 will start in September. For all freshmen students at Fontys, we are once again organising the Purple Introduction Week at Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo at the end of August 2024.

This is the opportunity to introduce your company to our (international) students in these cities.

Ambience photo Fontys

Are you the support hero that we're looking for?

Every year we welcome many new students to Fontys. We are always looking for students and employees who want to help us during the Purple introduction week. You can already register as a Purple crew by sending us an email!

As a volunteer you get a unique look behind the scenes in a dynamic and instructive service. Of course we provide all meals and drinks during your shift and you will receive a unique shirt. Bonus: as a volunteer you are assured of a ticket for Purple Festival.

Want to stay informed? Follow us on social media and keep an eye on this website.

Have any questions?

Send an e-mail to:

purple@fontys.nl

Contact

Questions and/or remarks? We are here to help you!

The introduction week does not organize itself. The following team has been created to give you the best start of your student days! A 'warm welcome' is what we strive for. Do you have any questions, comments or your own input? Then we would like to hear from you via purple@fontys.nl. You can also find us before, during and after Purple on the socials including Instagram and Facebook.

Projectleader Purple Nicolette Koot

Content creator Purple Mandy van Baardwijk

Contact

Montopinto Erwin Schellekens
Montopinto Rick Houweling
Montopinto Jesse Voogt

Frequently Asked Questions

Festival info

Thursday 24 August 2023.
Doors open at 2 PM and the festival lasts until 11 PM.
Leijpark, Tilburg.
Various drink and food points are available on the festival site. There is a wide range: from soft drinks to alcoholic drinks. In terms of food, there is a wide choice that takes into account dietary requirements and allergies.
Find all the info at a glance and download the Woov app. You can easily download this from the Google Play Store (Android) or the App Store (Apple). Search for Purple in the app and find all useful information for the festival, from map to timetable.
You can rent a locker on location by scanning and paying for a QR code. You can use your locker immediately.

Please note: full = full, so book your locker at the festival in time. This link will be shared later.
There is no separate wardrobe. If you want to leave your sweater or bag somewhere, use a locker.
No, that is not possible.
At Purple Festival you pay with your wristband at the bars and food corners. You can easily top up via your account. Do you have any balance left after Purple? The money will be automatically refunded to your bank account within 14 days. Keep in mind that you pay a €1 service charge each time you top up.
There is no WIFI network available for visitors.
We are happy to announce that DJ La Fuente, Freddy Moreira, Daani, Sam Hofman and 20+ artists will perform during Purple Festival between 2 PM and 11 PM. The full line-up can be found via 'ticket info' in the timetable.
There are different stages and music styles and they all have their own volume. The music is generally loud. It is therefore advisable to use hearing protection. Don't you have it with you? Earplugs are also available at the bars.
No cigarettes are sold. Smoking is not allowed in tents. There is plenty of room to smoke elsewhere outside.
There are bicycle sheds at Purple Festival, to reach the bicycle sheds you drive via Professor van Buchemlaan into the Leijpark, just before/after the intersection with the Ringbaan-Zuid.

Tickets

Single Purple Festival tickets are (limited) for sale via Tactile.
* Are you a participant in the Purple introduction week? Then your Purple Festival ticket is included in your registration.
No, Purple Festival is part of your introduction week, so you don't have to buy a separate ticket.
We like to work as sustainably as possible, so it is not necessary to print your ticket. You can show this from your phone at the entrance.
We can and we think it's great fun! You can buy a separate ticket for Purple Festival via Tactile. A separate ticket costs 7.50 euros. Please spread the word and bring all your friends. A ticket is required for a wristband and you cannot enter the site without a wristband. So make sure you have arranged this before Purple Festival and don't miss out on a ticket.
As a participant you have a Purple wristband. Is it broken or have you lost it? Then register with the organization with your account (in the app) and we will arrange a new wristband that we link to your account. Important: if the strap is broken, take it with you and it will be replaced on the spot.

Transport

The Leijpark is a 30-minute walk from Tilburg Central Station. Buses (for example bus lines 1/2/142/143) also run that way, so you can be in the park in fifteen minutes.
Will you be dropped off and picked up again? Then use the space available around the park for this. No specific kiss & ride will be arranged.
Are you coming by car? The easiest way to park your car is paid parking in the neighbourhood or at the Tilburg/Hilvarenbeek carpool.
You can park your bicycle at the festival site. There is enough space here. From here you can walk to the entrance of the festival site in a few minutes. Due to possible nuisance or nuisance, we request that you park your bicycle in the designated parking facilities.
Shuttle buses from the Fontys cities ensure that you get to and from the festival site safely. This applies to Purple introduction week students in all Fontys teaching locations except Utrecht (by public transport), Tilburg (by bicycle) and Venlo.

General info

First aid is also present during the festival, at a fixed post and mobile on the site. In the Woov app you will find the location of the first aid on the map

For everyone's safety, security is present who also perform bag checks for the safety of all participants and employees.
There are toilets for the disabled. These are indicated on the map in the Woov app and the physical floor plans. These toilets are clearly marked per toilet block. For more info send an email to purple@fontys.nl
Do you have allergies or other dietary requirements? Then Purple Festival is the right place for you. There is a wide variety of food on site and there is something for everyone.
Do you want to help during the Purple Festival or at another time during the introduction week? Send us an email at purple@fontys.nl and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Did you lose something during Purple Festival? Please contact the Fontys Customer Contact Center on 08850-80000
Of course you can take photos and videos with your phone for your own use. Bringing your own professional equipment is not allowed. Photographers and videographers are also walking around at the party. If you are at the party, you automatically agree to the fact that photos or video images may be taken of you. You can indicate to the photographer/videographer that you do not like this. Images are mainly used for own reporting.
The house rules of the organizer apply to this event. You can read this at the entrance of the event.