Longitude 2014 is upon us!

The festival takes place this weekend in Dublin’s Marlay Park.

Gates open at 1.30pm and the show starts at 2pm.

Our sister station TXFM have their own area at the festival - make sure you check it out!:

Stage times have just been released:

INFORMATION

Concert promoters MCD have released these arrangement details in consultation with An Garda Siochana and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.

YOU MUST PLAN AND BOOK YOUR RETURN TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS IN ADVANCE.

Traffic delays are inevitable. Please allow plenty of additional travel time – we recommend at least an extra 2 hours.

NO UNACCOMPANIED UNDER 16’S ARE ALLOWED ONSITE. UNDER 16’S MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT OVER 18. NOTE YOU MAY BE ASKED TO PROVE YOUR AGE WITH PHOTO ID OR YOU WILL BE REFUSED ADMISSION. Acceptable forms of proof are: Passport, Garda Age Card, Driving Licence, PASS cards

Umbrellas are NOT permitted.

PLEASE USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT AS THERE IS LIMITED PARKING AT THE VENUE.

Shuttle Bus

A concert shuttle bus is the most direct form of transport to the concert as the drop off point is directly outside the venue. The shuttle bus service will operate from Custom House Quay in the city centre direct to Marlay Park.

Fare: €10 return. €9 when booked online in advance. This is a return service only.

Operating times for FRIDAY 18TH, SATURDAY 19TH and SUNDAY 20TH JULY are as follows:

• Customs House Quay to Marlay Park: 13:00, 13:30, 14.00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00,18:00 (previously advertised 19:00 will not be operating for any evening)
• Marlay Park to Customs House Quay: 21:00 - 00:30 – buses will depart as they fill.

Dublin Bus 

Dublin Bus routes 16, 116 and 161 serve the Grange Road entrances of Marlay Park in close proximity to the concert site.

Dublin Bus routes 14 and 75 serve Ballinteer Shopping Centre approx. 15 minutes walk to the concert site.

Please check timetables prior to travel. Note not all services will be operating at the end of the concerts. 

Private Hire Coaches

Please note there is no private hire coach parking on site and they will not be able to pick up from Grange Road or College Road car park after the event.

Luas

The closest Luas stations are Ballaly and Dundrum. It is approx. a 30 minute walk to the concert site.

Taxi

A taxi pick up service will be facilitated on Stonemason’s Way, at the junction with Grange Rd to its junction with Barton Rd East. Please note this is the ONLY DESIGNATED PICK UP POINT for this event

Travelling By Car

THERE IS VERY LIMITED PARKING AVAILABLE IN MARLAY PARK. Traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are strongly advised to use public transport or carpool.

RECOMMENDED ROUTES:

From Dublin city centre – via Ranelagh, Clonskeagh, Goatstown, Sandyford, Grange Road and then onto College Road for car-parks.

From the M50 – USE JUNCTION 12 and 13:

Junction 12 - exit M50 at Junction 12 Interchange, signposted R823, Ballyboden. 

Follow Scholarstown Road, Taylor’s Lane, turn right onto Whitechurch Road and then left onto College Road.  Entrance to car-parks is off College Road. 

Junction 13 – exit M50 at Junction 13 Interchange (Dundrum). 

Follow Brehonfield Road R133, direction Rathfarnham.  Turn left at Ballinteer St John’s GAA Club onto R822 (signposted Ticknock).  Turn right at traffic lights at Taylor’s Three Rock Pub onto College Road R113. 

Entrance to car-parks is off College Road. 

CAR PARKS WILL OPEN AT 12:30HRS ON FRIDAY 18TH, SATURDAY 19TH AND SUNDAY 20TH

DISABLED ACCESS

For any additional special needs queries regarding parking/access etc please email Access@festivalrepublic.com

TICKETMASTER

Credit Card collections will be located at the entrance off the Grange Road opposite Centre and Lidl

FURTHER INFORMATION

FOR non-ticket related queries please email Enquiries@FestivalRepublic.com.

YOUR SAFETY – please read these guidelines from the promoter:

These are outdoor events. Longitude 2014 will take place rain or shine.

DO:

• Always check the weather forecast before setting off and dress appropriately for the weather. If it is sunny please bring sun-cream and a hat. If it is raining please bring wet weather clothing including wellies.
• There is no phone charging onsite please ensure that you fully charge your phone before setting off.
• Allow enough time for traffic, concert entry procedures, ticket checks and searches.
• Note that if you are or perceived to be intoxicated you will be refused entry to the concert even if you hold a valid ticket. Intoxication through alcohol or drugs, any form of antisocial behaviour, Crowd Surfing or Moshing will not be tolerated. The Promoter reserves the right to refuse admission to or remove from the venue anyone taking part in these activities without a refund.
• You may be body and/or bag searched at the entrance. Any item(s), which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon or illegal, or which may cause danger or disruption to any other persons at the event, will be confiscated. Persons suspected of carrying items that may be used in an offensive or dangerous manner, or carrying out illegal activities within the arena or other parts of the site may be searched.
• No unaccompanied under 16’s are allowed on site. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Note you may be asked to prove your age with photo ID or you will be refused admission. Acceptable forms of proof are: Passport, Garda Age Card, Driving-Licence and PASS cards. We reserve the right refuse admission without a refund if you cannot prove your age. Children 4 years and under do not need a ticket to the event but must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult over 18.  
• There is no re-admission for day ticket holders.
• Respect the property and privacy of residents in the vicinity.
• Under 18’s are not permitted to purchase alcohol on site.  It is illegal for a person over 18 to purchase alcohol on the behalf of someone under 18.
• For your own safety please co-operate with stewards and Gardaí and follow any loudspeaker announcements.
• For your own and the safety of others please move slowly and quietly when exiting the Longitude site and co-operate with stewards’ directions.
• Note that official merchandising will be available inside the grounds only.
• Smoking including electronic cigarettes is not permitted in enclosed public spaces or buildings including Arena big tops and tents.
• Note that the concert is being recorded for visual and audio broadcast.  Excessive exposure to loud music may cause damage to your hearing. Pyrotechnics, lasers, smoke machines, strobe lighting/special effects may take place during some performances.
• Note location of Entry / Exit Gates, Emergency Exits, First Aid Posts and Water Points.
• Wear bright clothes or luminous armbands if you are walking in the dark.
• Do not rush the exits after the concert.
• Do not crowd surf or mosh, as you will be removed from the venue without refund.

PLEASE NOTE TICKETMASTER IS THE TICKETING AGENT FOR THIS EVENT. PROMOTER STRONGLY ADVISES YOU DO NOT BUY TICKETS FROM UNOFFICIAL SOURCE

PLEASE NOTE SEARCHING WILL TAKE PLACE ON ENTRY TO THE EVENT:

• Do not bring garden furniture, deckchairs, fold up chairs or shooting sticks.
• Do not bring knives, weapons or illegal substances, to this event. Including herbal/legal highs or NOS.
• FLARES are strictly prohibited at this event and can cause injury and harm to others. Anyone found in possession will be ejected.
• The following items may not be brought into the venue - Gas canisters, aerosols over 250ml, airhorns, fireworks, flares, glass, illegal substances, drugs, ‘legal highs’, laser equipment/pens, megaphones, nitrous oxide, sky or ‘chinese’ lanterns, sound systems, spray cans, tabards/high viz jackets, cans, umbrellas, flag poles, generators, and camping equipment including folding chairs. All items will be confiscated.
• Note that catering and bar facilities are available inside the venue.NO ALCOHOL, DRINKS, OR FOOD are permitted to be brought into the venue (with the exception of up to 500ml of soft drinks in a sealed plastic bottle)
• Glass is not permitted on site
• With the exception of registered guide dogs, animals are not allowed onsite.
• Do not bring professional cameras or recording equipment into the grounds.

We appeal to all fans to respect the local community by not littering, not engaging in anti social behaviour and by not parking illegally or in residential areas. The stewarding and security measures being taken are for the safety of all. Thank you for your assistance and enjoy the shows.