Revellers gearing up for The Gathering urged to get a lateral flow test and reminded of Covid-19 guidance ahead of sell-out Saturday gig
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THE Gathering festival has issued a set of reminders about Covid guidelines for everyone coming to the sell-out event on Saturday.
They are encouraging everyone to take a lateral flow test within 24 hours of attending "for the comfort and safety of other attendees and staff".
And on their Facebook, they also ask that if people think they have symptoms, not to attend the event but to book in for a PCR test immediately.
The guidelines continue: "In addition to this, we are now asking that everyone who has attended the festival, take a lateral flow test post-event.
"Taking an LFD when you get home, and continuing to test with an LFD twice a week, will help identify cases early and stop onward transmission.
"Let's all play our part and have a great time on Saturday!"
Emphasising all the steps organisers have gone to to ensure the safety of staff, suppliers and audience to feel safe, they outline Covid recommendations for everyone attending the festival.these include taking lateral flow tests, that people wear masks and use the hand sanitation stations in the site.
Stage timings have been announced and the main stage will open with Rhythmnreel at 12.10pm, Torridon are among the afternoon sounds, starting at 3.40pm, and the stage closes with a final set from Wolfstone, starting at 9.30pm.
Stage 2 will start at 1pm with Feis Na H-Oige, with new duo Glin at 4.30pm and finishing with a set from Anna Massie and Mairearad Green, starting at 9pm.
The event is now sold out.
