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Live at York Museum Gardens: All you need to know
York's Museum Gardens is set to play host to a series of live concerts over the next three band Elbow will kickstart proceedings later, with support from Ripon-born singer-songwriter Billie Marten and folk group Eliza Carthy & The Restitution, from Robin Hood's Friday Nile Rodgers & Chic will take to the stage, while Saturday will see Richard Hawley celebrate 20 years of Coles Corner, with support from Mercury Prize winners English Teacher, BC Camplight and Hamish of the shows, here is everything you need to know about accessing and enjoying the three major gigs.
How do I get there and where do I park?
Organisers have encouraged concert goers to arrive by public transport where possible, with York Station only a short walk away and bus stops close to the public parking will be available near to the site. Both Bootham Row and Marygate car parks are close to Museum Gardens, while Esplanade car park is just across the river.
What can I bring?
There are strict requirements for what you can bring to the concerts, with several items prohibited. Attendees can bring a refillable plastic water bottle no larger than 500ml and one 500ml unopened plastic bottle of water. However, no other food and drink can be brought in, other than for medical or religious reasons. A bag smaller than A3 size can be brought in, but will be subject to goers are not allowed to bring glass items, alcohol, large professional cameras, recording equipment, chairs and foldout blankets or large sports umbrellas.
When do acts come on?
Thursday 3 July: Eliza Carthy: 18:00 - 18:45Billie Marten: 19:15 - 20:00Elbow: 20:30 - 22:30Friday 4 July: Durand Bernarr: 18:00 - 18:45Jalen Ngonda: 19:15 - 20:15Nile Rodgers & Chic: 20:45 - 22:30Saturday 5 July: Hamish Hawk: 17:40 - 18:10BC Camplight: 18:30 - 19:15English Teacher: 19:45 - 20:30Richard Hawley: 21:00 - 22:30
Can I leave and come back in?
Organisers say that once you leave the site you will not be permitted to re-enter. Gates open at 17:00 BST for each event. The public will have restricted access to the gardens during the day.
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