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Sophie McLaughlin

EMERGE Belfast: All you need to know ahead of Day One of the festival

Belfast's newest music festival kicks off on Saturday and is set to be a historic weekend for the industry in Northern Ireland.

EMERGE is bringing the biggest names in dance and electronic music to the Boucher Road Playing Fields this Bank Holiday weekend for an unforgettable experience like no other.

Set to be the biggest event of its kind in Ireland, the multi-stage festival will see 40,000 people head to the South Belfast site on August 27 and 28.

Read more: How to get to the Boucher Road Playing Fields for EMERGE festival

Here is what you need to know ahead of Day One at EMERGE Belfast:

Who is headlining EMERGE Day One?

Performing on Saturday, August 27 is:

  • Eric Prydz
  • Peggy Gou
  • Michael Bibi
  • FJAAK
  • What are the age restrictions for EMERGE Day One?

    Emerge will be a strictly 16+ event / ID required. Over 16's only policy will be strictly enforced - persons who purchase and ignore conditions will be refused entry with NO refund.

    If you are asked to provide ID when entering the concert to prove your age, you will need to provide one of the following:

    • Official valid Passport
    • Photo driving license
    • Government-approved Proof of age card PASS, Citizen card or www.validateuk.co.uk
    • Electoral Card

    Please note that Student cards / Out of date / Photocopies/photos of ID’s are NOT accepted.

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    What time do gates open for EMERGE?

    Gates open at 4pm so please do not arrive on site until close to that time.

    Curfew for the event is approx 11pm.

    What are the stage times for Saturday at EMERGE?

    EMERGE stage

    • Sarah Mooney - 4-4:30pm
    • Cici - 4:30-5:45pm
    • Cristoph - 5:45-7:15pm
    • Michael Bibi - 7:15-8:45pm
    • Eric Prydz - 9-11pm

    Shine stage

    • Schmutz - 4-5:15pm
    • FJAAK - 5:15-6:30pm
    • Perel - 6:30-7:45pm
    • Peggy Gou - 7:45-915pm
    • Special Request - 9:15-10:45pm

    UFO stage

    • Kick - 4-4:30pm
    • Lucid - 4:30-5:30pm
    • Nacy Live - 5:30-6:30pm
    • BLK - 6:30-7:30pm
    • Dense & Pika - 7:30-9pm
    • DISFREQ - 9-10pm
    • Mark Blair - 10-11pm

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