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We take the safety and security of our audiences very seriously. If you’re attending Radio 1's Big Weekend we want you to have a great time, so please take note of the things we are doing to help everybody have a safe and enjoyable experience. There are also a few things you can do to help as well.

What are we doing?

• A comprehensive search is conducted of all persons entering the site, and individuals, as well as their bags, may be searched at any time while inside. Search wands may be used as part of this process.

• We’ll be searching every bag that comes into the event. We have restricted the size of bags that are allowed in to help make this easier – no bigger than A4 (maximum dimensions W21cm x H30cm x D8cm) and limited to one per person.

• Security staff will be visible and on patrol both inside and outside of the venue. They are there to help, so don’t be surprised if a member of staff says hello and asks if they can help – they’re just looking out for you.

• Specialist sniffer dogs will also be on patrol.

• A network of live-monitored CCTV cameras will be operating in and around the whole event site.

• We’ve worked closely with the police and other emergency services to plan a safe event for everyone.

• There will be police patrols around the event and local area.

• There will be many other security measures in place that you can’t see.

What can you do?

• Please allow plenty of time to go through the search points. We don’t want you to miss your favourite artist.

• Make sure you only bring one small bag per person (no bigger than A4 size – W21cm x H30cm x D8cm) or even better don’t bring a bag at all. Please don’t stuff your pockets as that will also lead to delays. There are no cloakroom or storage facilities so please don’t discard bags at entrances or surrounding areas. Any items left will be removed and disposed of.

• Check the list of prohibited items to make sure you don’t bring anything that might cause you any delays at the search points. Items that are surrendered won’t be returned to you.

• Keep your phone with your digital ticket safe and don’t be tempted to buy extra ones from 3rd party sources or touts. There’s no guarantee they’ll be genuine.

• If you see something that doesn’t look right, let a member of security or the police know straight away.

• Talk to our security staff, they’re there to help you have a great day as well as keep you safe.

Drug Use

Radio 1's Big Weekend does not condone the use of drugs. It is illegal to buy, sell or take drugs. Drugs enforcement laws are as applicable onsite as anywhere else in the UK and we will be conducting searches and using specialist sniffer dogs to disrupt illegal activity.

Remember if you take drugs and become ill, depressed or concerned, make sure you ask the nearest member of staff to direct you to our Welfare Tent. If you or someone you are with has a bad reaction and needs medical help, talk to the nearest member of staff immediately. Let the medics know what has been taken. You could save a friend’s life.

Drones

There will be a no-fly zone in place around the whole event site. Drone users flying inside the restricted airspace that have not been granted permission by the police will be committing an offence and could be prosecuted as well as having their equipment seized and confiscated.

Full details of the restrictions will be available on the

We will be actively monitoring drone activity and will be working with the police to disrupt and prosecute any illegal activity.