ONE OF the world’s biggest DJs will solidify his place in musical history later today in one of the most anticipated gigs of the decade.
Fatboy Slim will play the first of two nights in Brighton this evening as he headlines On The Beach festival, 20 years after his historic Beach Boutique 2, which saw 250,000 revellers descend on the city.
As the sun beats down and the pints begin to flow, here is everything you need to know for a weekend of unforgettable dance music.
Fatboy Slim will headline the festival tonight and tomorrow after a packed bill of top electronic artists play across each of the days, while Carl Cox tops the line-up on Saturday, and drum and bass master Andy C closes the weekend on Sunday.
Situated on the pebbles alongside the historic Madeira Drive, the festival opens to the public at 1pm each day, closing at 10pm, with last entry at 6pm.
The festival is exclusively for those aged 18 and over, and those attending are reminded to be cautious due to the heat and nearby water.
The RNLI has issued a warning ahead of the festival, urging people not to swim after drinking alcohol.
It also said people should check tide times and keep a close eye on their surroundings, as the tide can change surprisingly quickly.
Southern Rail said while the sold-out festival does not require additional train services, Brighton Station will have a queueing system in place because of additional numbers of people for a Michael Buble concert at the County Cricket Ground in Hove.
Despite the beach festival being a ticketed event, there are fears that thousands could flood the city to catch a glimpse of Fatboy Slim, as happened at his concert 20 years ago.
There is a coastguard management plan, so people who turn up in boats close to the shore will be spoken to.
Brighton and Hove City Council said there will be double fencing along Marine Parade so people are advised that they will not be able to see or hear the event very well if they are on this stretch of road, neither will anyone else on the seafront outside the arena.
The city council particularly stressed that if people do not have a ticket they should not go to the area.
Revellers should also do their best to ensure litter is not dumped on the beach. There are waste collection provisions arranged, paid for by the organisers.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Sussex Police has been working closely with the organisers of the On the Beach festival ahead of the event to support their plans.
"The organisers have a robust safety and security plan in place and would be best placed to offer guidance around safety specific to the event.
"In line with the organisers’ publicised guidance, anyone who does not hold a ticket to the event is requested to not attend, as there will be no on the day ticket sales.
"We expect the open spaces to also be busy following the hot weather and so we ask the public to take care of each other, stay away from the water if you have been drinking and know your limits.
"Officers will be on patrol around the seafront and city centre as usual throughout the event and over the weekend, keeping the public safe.
"To report any crimes or concerns, contact police online or via 101 but in an emergency, dial 999."
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