LONGITUDE fans have all been hit with a huge warning before the festival kicks off next Saturday.
The hugely popular Dublin festival is expected to draw in crowds of over 40,000 concertgoers over July 5 and 6.
But before the fun gets underway, festival bosses have issued a huge ticket warning and listed a number of important rules and safety advice for those attending the gigs.
Those who have purchased tickets to Longitude have been reminded that their tickets can now be transfered until 12pm on July 5.
Concert attendees who are transferring their tickets to a friend or family will not be permitted to transfer a ticket after the stated time.
Festival chiefs have strongly advised punters attending the shows to use public transport and have their tickets downloaded to their phones.
They have asked people to co-operate with stewards and Gardaí at all times.
Please allow plenty of time to get into the event for festival entry procedures, ticket checks and searches.
For attendees aged under 18 an official school or college ID PLUS a colour photocopy of your in-date passport is required as proof of age on entry.
There will also be a strict no alcohol policy implemented on all public transport and private buses travelling to the venue.
Punters have been advised not to arrive at the event intoxicated as they will not be permitted entry.
You may also be searched at the entrance to the event which may include a full body pat down and/or use of hand held metal detectors.
Bosses have also reminded concertgoers of the items which will be banned from the premises.
Bags larger than A4, aerosols over 250ml, alcohol, sound systems, camping equipment, drones and umbrellas.
For the full list of prohibited items please read the terms & conditions of entry on the Longitude website.
HOW TO GET THERE
Gates will open at 1.30pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
The first act usually takes to the stage around 2.30pm but not to panic if you are delayed as the bigger acts are usually on in the evening if not the last of the day.
You can grab the Luas Green line from the city centre to Dundrum from where there will be a shuttle bus leaving every half hour from 2pm.
It is also possible to walk the 35-minute stroll to Marlay Park from the Luas stop.
If driving from Dublin city centre you can go via Ranelagh, Clonskeagh, Goatstown, Sandyford, Grange Road and then on to College Road for car parks.
From the M50, exit at Junction 12 interchange, signposted R113 Knocklyon/ Firhouse. Follow Scholarstown Road, Ballyboden Way, Taylors Lane, turn right onto Whitechurch Road and then left on to College Road.
