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What you can and can’t bring to Belfast Vital for Liam Gallagher and Noah Kahan gigs

Organisers of the festival have issued advice to punters on what they can and can’t bring ahead of the gigs

PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 13/8/2024: The huge stage is being prepared for the Vital concerts headlined by Liam Gallagher and Noah Kahan at the Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 August, 2024.
PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 13/8/2024: The huge stage is being prepared for the Vital concerts headlined by Liam Gallagher and Noah Kahan at the Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 August, 2024. (stephen davison)
By Staff Reporter

With more than 80,000 people expected to head to Boucher Road Playing Fields this weekend to see former Oasis frontman and folk star Noah Kahan at Belfast Vital, it could be one of the musical weekends of the year in the city.

Forecasts point to be a warm day without rain for the thousands of fans who are expected to attend, while preparations are well underway as promoters put the finishing touches to the outdoor gig. Organisers of the festival have issued advice to punters on what they can and can’t bring ahead of the gigs on Friday 16 August and Saturday 17 August.

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For health and safety reasons, no camping or collapsible chairs are to be permitted in the venue, while organisers have encouraged the crowds to bring waterproof clothes and wellies in case of a downpour. However, no umbrellas are permitted.

Strict security checks will be in operation, while patrons are especially advised not to bring large bags and backpacks, as they may experience delays or be refused entry.

The full list of items prohibited from entering the venue are:

  • Aerosols
  • Air Horns
  • Alcohol
  • Animals (other than registered guide or hearing dogs)
  • Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon
  • Audio recorders
  • Backpacks
  • Bottle caps
  • Buggies
  • Cans
  • Cameras with a detachable lens or recording equipment
  • Camping Equipment
  • Carts
  • Chains (of any kind)
  • Chairs (excluding wheelchairs)
  • Chinese or Sky lanterns
  • Cigarettes (in excessive quantities)
  • Deck chairs
  • Drones
PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 13/8/2024: The huge stage is being prepared for the Vital concerts headlined by Liam Gallagher and Noah Kahan at the Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 August, 2024.
PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 13/8/2024: The huge stage is being prepared for the Vital concerts headlined by Liam Gallagher and Noah Kahan at the Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 August, 2024. (stephen davison)
  • Excessive quantities of anything, where there may be presumed intent to sell
  • Folding chairs
  • Food (except where otherwise stated)
  • Fireworks
  • Flag Poles
  • Flares
  • Glass / Glass containers
  • Go Pro cameras
  • Hard plastic reusable bottles
  • Hi-viz of any kind
  • Illegal substances
  • iPads
  • Knee-scooters
  • Laser pens or laser pointers
  • Lightsabers
  • Megaphones
  • Metal reusable bottles
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Prams
  • Professional/Semi-professional cameras, STILL OR DIGITAL
  • Recording equipment, SOUND or VIDEO
  • Scooters
  • Selfie sticks
  • Shooting sticks
  • Smoke Canisters
  • Sound systems
  • Spray cans
  • Tridents
  • Umbrellas
  • Unofficial tabards or reflective jackets
  • Wagons
  • Weapons