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‘It's a serious risk' – All Together Now bosses issue strong warning after being hounded with messages from music fans
ALL Together Now bosses have issued a strong warning after being hounded with messages from fans.
In just under a week, 30,000 people will be journeying to Curraghmore Estate in Co
for an unforgettable weekend of music, art, food and
wellness.
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All Together Now takes place next weekend
Credit: POD & Aiken Promotions
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Music fans have been trying to get their hands on re-sale tickets
Credit: Instagram
The bumper-packed festival will take place from Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3.
A number of exciting Irish and international artists are set to hit the stage at All Together Now, including
Many people all over the country are attempting to get their hands on re-sale tickets for the highly-anticipated festival - and ATN promoters, POD & Aiken Promotions, have said there's a "serious risk" doing this.
They said: "Festival goers are strongly advised to avoid purchasing tickets or campervan passes from unauthorised sellers.
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"We have received a significant number of messages from people who have been scammed when trying to buy tickets through unofficial channels, particularly through a Facebook group claiming to resell tickets for our events.
"ATN will never sell or resell tickets via Facebook groups, social media pages, or private messages.
"These scammers are professional and convincing. If you choose to buy tickets from unverified sources, you are taking a serious risk, and we cannot help recover any lost money or guarantee entry to the event."
The festival bosses "strongly urged" fans to only buy tickets through official channels listed on their website.
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They also said to "avoid social media ticket resales altogether" and to "report any suspicious pages or posts to Facebook".
And for those who have been lucky enough to nab some tickets, here's
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Every weekend pass purchased for All Together Now will now gain early entry on Thursday, July 31 with gates opening at 4pm.
Early entry is encouraged to beat the rush.
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Campervan, Boutique and Pre-Pitched Camping will all be ready and waiting for early arrivals.
There will be live entertainment to get the celebrations started, with music on the Bandstand and other surprises around the site.
There will be no re-entry between the campsite and the car park after 2am each night for wristband holders and last entry is strictly 10pm.
All Together Now is also strictly over 21s, however children between the ages of 12 and under can attend free of charge, accompanied by a parent with a family ticket.
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GETTING THERE
The festival chiefs have also asked those travelling to the event "not to use Google Maps as "it will not get you all the way to the festival site".
Instead, punters are asked to follow directions to the festival listed on their
.
Travelling by road between 9am - 1pm is one of the quietest times to travel to the festival.
ALCOHOL POLICY
It has been stated that alcohol can be brought onto the site at the time of first entry only. There is no re-entry with alcohol once wristbanded.
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Each person on a weekend camping ticket is allowed to bring one of either 24 cans or 1 litre of Spirits OR 1.5 litre of Wine for personal consumption subject to initial entry only.
No glass bottles are allowed.
Those buying food or drink at the festival must be aware that the festival's bars and traders will be cashless and accept cards and contactless payments only.
FESTI-RULES
There will be phone charging facilities on site, however festival-goers are advised to ensure their phones are fully charged before going the festival.
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For the safety and well-being of attendees, stringent searches will be conducted upon entry to the festival.
Anyone found carrying illicit items will have them confiscated and may be removed from the festival and passed over to the Garda as a result.
Prohibited items include; fireworks, chinese Lanterns, flares and high power torches.
Illicit drugs, glass bottles and knives or anything considered an offensive weapon is not allowed.
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Wax candles or any type of candles or incense are also prohibited, as well as BBQs and disposable vapes.
