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T in the Park: Festival fans arrive at Strathallan | |
(about 17 hours later) | |
Music fans have started arriving for the T in the Park festival, which is being held for the first time at Strathallan Castle. | |
More than 80,000 people are expected to attend the event over the weekend, with many camping. | More than 80,000 people are expected to attend the event over the weekend, with many camping. |
The festival is being held at the Perthshire estate after moving from Balado. | The festival is being held at the Perthshire estate after moving from Balado. |
Acts set to perform include the Libertines, Kasabian, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and David Guetta. | Acts set to perform include the Libertines, Kasabian, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and David Guetta. |
The festival moved from its traditional Balado home after fears were raised about an oil pipeline running under the site. | The festival moved from its traditional Balado home after fears were raised about an oil pipeline running under the site. |
But the move sparked some local controversy around Strathallan. | But the move sparked some local controversy around Strathallan. |
After a lengthy planning battle over issues including wildlife and transport, DF Concerts won permission to hold the festival at Strathallan for the next three summers. | After a lengthy planning battle over issues including wildlife and transport, DF Concerts won permission to hold the festival at Strathallan for the next three summers. |
Coaches are running to the festival grounds near Auchterarder from around Scotland, and provisions have been put in place on the local road network. | Coaches are running to the festival grounds near Auchterarder from around Scotland, and provisions have been put in place on the local road network. |
Police and festival organisers have issued extensive advice to revellers ahead of the event, with strict rules in place including bans on selfie sticks, flagpoles, flares, nitrous oxide and so-called legal highs. | Police and festival organisers have issued extensive advice to revellers ahead of the event, with strict rules in place including bans on selfie sticks, flagpoles, flares, nitrous oxide and so-called legal highs. |
The festival arena opens to fans on Friday, although many opt to also camp over on the Thursday night. Weather forecasts predict a mix of rain and sunshine through the weekend. | The festival arena opens to fans on Friday, although many opt to also camp over on the Thursday night. Weather forecasts predict a mix of rain and sunshine through the weekend. |
Festival director Geoff Ellis said: "We're starting a new chapter for the festival at Strathallan and creating brand new memories for thousands of music fans. | |
"We have the UK's best line-up and there's no doubt it will be the weekend of the summer. | |
"My message to fans when they get here is to respect the site, look after yourself, your friends and your camping neighbours - and most of all, have a fantastic time." |
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