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Fans gather for Youth Beatz festival in Dumfries

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The Vamps are one of the headline acts at the Youth Beatz festival

Tens of thousands of music fans are descending on Dumfries for the free Youth Beatz festival.

The Vamps, Professor Green, Sigma and X-Factor 2015 winner Louisa are the headline acts for the two-day event.

Organisers expect about 40,000 fans to attend the event at the town's Park Farm.

The festival is free but a ticket is required for entry. The majority of tickets are reserved for Dumfries and Galloway residents.

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The free event also sees Professor Green perform

Police have reminded anyone attending that the event is alcohol free and searches will take place at the gates.

A designated pick up and drop off point has also been set up on the town's Whitesands.

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Police have reminded fans that the event is alcohol free