What to Bring

WHAT TO BRING/ PROHIBITED ITEMS

Stringent security measures will be in place at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, including the use of security wands and sniffer dogs.

Large bags are not allowed to be taken into the festival. There is no cloakroom. Small bags, one per ticket holder, are allowed into the events with the dimensions W21cm x H30cm x D8cm (the size of A4 paper). We appreciate your cooperation and patience when entering the events.

THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU

• Please ensure you have downloaded your ticket in the Radio 1 Big Weekend App to be scanned on entry.

• Clothes for any weather eventuality - hat, sunglasses, rainwear, warm clothing etc. Remember check out the latest weather before you come to the event!

• Sunscreen.

• Empty re-usable bottles of any size metal or plastic (no glass) are permitted. Bottles must be sealed and untampered or empty so that they are not used for bringing in alcohol. You may be asked to dispose of liquid from any unsealed bottles. Please refill your empty bottles at the water points inside the arena for free.

• Debit Card / Contactless payment - the event will operate as a contactless site so you can pay with debit card & Apple / Google pay.

• Bring ID if you are lucky enough to look under 18 in order to be admitted to the festival. We operate the Challenge 25 Policy and you may be asked for ID to verify your age when purchasing alcohol. We accept the following forms of ID: a valid passport; a valid EU photo card driving licence; or a photographic ID card with the National Proof of Age Standards Scheme – PASS - hologram.

Prohibited Items

The following articles are not permitted within at this event:

• Drugs, including so called legal highs

• Drones

• Professional photography equipment

• Animals other than registered assistance dogs

• Alcohol (unless purchased on site)

• Selfie Sticks

• Chairs (except for registered access customers and those approved for accessible viewing areas)

• Golf / large umbrellas (1 metre or more)

• Child 'pull along' wagons/carts

• Flags

• Knives

• Fireworks

• Smoke canisters

• Sky or Chinese lanterns

• Gas canisters (including aerosols over 250ml and nitrous oxide / CO2 Dispensers)

• Megaphones

• Air horns

• Sound systems

• Spray cans

• Balloons

• Flares

• Weapons

• Dangerous or hazardous items

• Laser devices

• Glass (including perfume and aftershave)

• Cans

• Poles

• Blow torches

• Unauthorised items for trading, including any goods using unauthorised event logos

• Any article that might be used as a weapon and / or compromise public safety including unofficial tabards / high-viz.

Please note, cigarettes & tobacco will not be available to purchase within the event site.