Dundee is set for a big summer of music with a long weekend of major gigs announced for the city.
Music fans will flock to Slessor Gardens for the three-day Discovery Festival from Friday July 25.
Friday’s show will be headlined by 90s indie group Ocean Colour Scene, with legendary Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones starring on the Sunday.
These will sandwich 80s Calling!, featuring the likes of The Human League, on Saturday July 26.
Several indie acts will also feature over the weekend.
Here is everything we know so far about Discovery Festival.
When is Discovery Festival?
Discovery Festival will run from Friday July 25 to Sunday July 27 by the Liz Hobbs Group.
A spokesperson for the Liz Hobbs Group said: “It’s set to be an unforgettable weekend, and we can’t wait for fans to come together, sing along to iconic classics, and celebrate an amazing few days of live music in Dundee!”
What is the venue?
Slessor Gardens is the venue for the event.
A map has been released showing the general layout of Slessor Gardens for the event, though this is subject to change.
What is the line-up for Discovery Festival?
Discovery Festival and 80s Calling! schedule:
- Friday July 25: Ocean Colour Scene, The Fratellis, White Lies and Cammy Barnes.
- Saturday July 26: 80s Calling! with The Human League, ABC, The Christians, Big Country, Toyah, Altered Images and T’Pau.
- Sunday July 27: Tom Jones, more artists TBC.
When are tickets on sale and how much will they cost?
Tickets for Friday are on sale via Ticketmaster and Eventim.
General admission tickets cost £64, including booking fee.
Hospitality packages and VIP upgrades are also available.
Accessible tickets are available directly from Ticketmaster.
Tickets for the Tom Jones gig are priced at £55 plus booking fee and will go on sale at 10am on Friday February 21.
They can be purchased on the Liz Hobbs Group website, where tickets for 80s Calling! can also be ordered.
Are there any banned items at Discovery Festival?
The following items have been banned from the event:
- Food (except for those with special medical or dietary needs)
- Glass items (except small perfume bottles)
- Camping chairs, folding chairs, gazebos and picnic blankets
- Professional cameras, video cameras and audio recording devices
- Animals (except assistance dogs)
Audience members are advised not to bring a bag.
If necessary, a bag no larger than an A4 sheet of paper will be allowed.
A strict no re-entry policy will also be in place.
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