Prestfest 2018

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Prestfest, Preston city centre's annual celebration of our award-winning nightlife, is back on Saturday 5th May, 2018.

This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring the Spice Girl's Melanie C with her 90's Mixtape DJ set, European EDM dance legend DJ SASH!, Ibiza sensations Lovely Laura and Ben Santiago, BBC Radio 1Xtra's ACE and more...

You must be 18 or over to purchase tickets/attend this event.

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MELANIE C's '90's Mixtape - DJ Set

Melanie C, from the world's biggest selling girl-group the Spice Girls, who have sold over 85 million records worldwide, will perform her exclusive DJ set as part of the event.
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SASH!
SASH! is one of the most successful European DJ/Producers of all time. Selling over 22 million records worldwide, achieving more than 65 Gold and Platinum awards and performing at hundreds of festivals and events across the world.
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LOVELY LAURA
Laura is renowned for her incredible live shows for Café Mambo, Ocean Beach Ibiza, Hed Kandi, and Ushuaïa. She is currently the clubbing world's most in demand musician, having also played at the most prestigious international clubs and festivals such as Tomorrowland, Cocoon (Frankfurt) and Amnesia-Ibiza.
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BEN SANTIAGO
Ben is one of Ibiza's most prolific DJ's holding a number of residencies and playing for the biggest brands in the industry including Amnesia, Cream, Café Mambo, Café del Mar, Hed Kandi, Ibiza Rocks, Manumission, Pacha, Space, and Ushuaia Beach Club Ibiza. Ben has also been in demand outside of the clubbing world, having DJ'd at Berlin Fashion Week as well as at fashion shows and private soirées for Dolce & Gabbana across the globe.
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1 XTRA'S ACE
Ace studied at the BRIT School in London, before going on to win the 'gold' Sony award for his BBC Radio 1Xtra show. Ace performs his massive DJ set around the world.Catch Ace on 1Xtra's Live Lounge - weekdays 10am – 1pm.
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*** Terms & Conditions / Useful Info ***

Q. WHAT TIME WILL THE GATES OPEN?
A. Gates open around 6.30pm

Q. WHAT TIME WILL THE MUSIC END?
A. 11.30pm

Q. DO I HAVE TO BE OVER 18 TO ATTEND
A. Yes, absolutely!

Q. I AM DISABLED IS THERE A DEDICATED WHEELCHAIR ONLY AREA?
A. Space will be provided for guests with access requirements.

Q. IS THERE ANY SEATING?
A. There is no seating available

Q. CAN I BRING MY OWN CHAIR INTO THE ARENA?
A. Unfortunately not

Q ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
A. Dogs, unless they are assistance dogs, are not permitted into the arena

Q. WILL THERE BE TOILETS ONSITE?
A. Yes, male, female and disabled WC facilities will be available on site

Q. CAN I BRING FOOD AND DRINK INTO THE CONCERT?
A. Food and drink cannot be brought inside the arena but can be purchased at the bars inside

Q. WILL THERE BE SUPPORT ACTS?
A. Yes, details of which will be promoted ahead of the event

Q. I WANT TO STAY OVER AND MAKE A NIGHT OF IT, WHERE CAN I STAY?
A. Details of city centre hotels can be found - HERE

Q. WHERE IS THE NEAREST TRAIN STATION?
A. Literally five minutes from the event area – details HERE

Q. ARE BUS SERVICES OPERATING?
A. Buses will be operating a normal timetable – details HERE

Q. IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
A. It's a party – come dressed for it!

Q. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE?
A. Your ticket/e-ticket(s) and proof of age I.D will be checked & searches undertaken

Q. CAN I USE MY CARD TO PURCHASE FOOD/DRINKS?
A. Yes.

Q. CAN I TAKE MY DRINKS FROM THE ARENA OUTSIDE OF IT?
A. No.

Q. WHAT ARE THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR CAR PARKING?
A. Details of local car parks can be found HERE

Q. I'M NOT SURE WHERE THE FLAG MARKET IS – IS THERE A MAP?
A. There sure is, it can be accessed - HERE

Q. I WANT TO CONTINUE THE PARTY IN PRESTON AFTER THE GIG, HELP!
A. Great news – check out the link HERE for details of what's on, where!

Q. WHAT SAFETY SECURITY PROVISIONS HAVE BEEN ARRANGED?
A. As with all our events a professional security team have been engaged and a first-aid support unit will also be on site - guests will be subject to searches of them and their possessions

Q. CAN I GET IN THE MOOD BEFORE THE EVENT?
A. Sure, but if you're deemed to be excessively under the influence, you may be refused entry and no refund will be issues

Q. CAN I GET IN WITHOUT A TICKET?
A. Unfortunately not, there may be a handful of tickets to purchase at the gate though – but this cannot be guaranteed – come early!

Q. WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN'T ATTEND?
A: Given the low cost of the tickets, they are none refundable

Q. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
A. You won't melt… ;-) and, it 'NEVER' rains in Preston.