Fatboy Slim and Bicep among line-up at electronic music festival

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Getty Images DJ Fatboy Slim plays on stage at Glastonbury Festival. He is stood in front of a darkened screen and has his hands in the air with his mouth open. He has short grey hair and is wearing a black shirt with orange and white koi fish on it. He has a pair of headphones around his neck.Getty Images

Fatboy Slim, pictured playing at Glastonbury in June, will headline the festival

The biggest electronic music festival on the island of Ireland returns on Saturday and Sunday, with more than 40,000 fans set to attend.

Boucher Playing Fields in south Belfast hosts the Emerge dance festival.

More than 70 acts will be performing over the two days, including Fatboy Slim and Bicep.

Alan Simms, one of the Festival Organisers, said Emerge was a “great mix” of both techno and “really big party festival stuff”.

Alan Simms wearing sunglasses and smiling at the camera, he is wearing a grey shirt. Behind him is a large stage with a sign reading 'EMERGE' above it. There are a number of trees to the right of the stage, and a tree to the left of the stage. The sky is overcast. There are a number of people in the background, some of whom are wearing high-vis jackets.

Alan Simms said he is looking forward to seeing Fatboy Slim perform

“I’m looking forward to seeing Norman [Fatboy Slim] on that stage,” he said.

“That’s a real big world class festival headliner.

“It’s great to have an artist of that calibre play.”

Mr Simms said the continued popularity of the festival for music fans from abroad was proof of Emerge’s success.

“We sell a lot of tickets outside of the island of Ireland,” he said.

“Word must be spreading, and the word must be good.”

Mr Simms said those visiting – and playing at – the festival would see Belfast “at its best”.

“Irish audiences are lively, and they show their appreciation,” he said.

“I think artists appreciate that.”

Pacemaker A large stage with a sign reading 'EMERGE' above it. There are a number of trees to the right of the stage, and a tree to the left of the stage. The sky is overcast. Pacemaker

The stage is set in south Belfast

How do I get to Emerge?

Pacemaker Three large blue containers. The container in the middle is resting on top of either end of the other two containers. Each container has the word 'EMERGE' written in white on it. Behind the containers are a number of trees, as well as some large blue and yellow tents. Pacemaker

Boucher Playing Fields can be accessed by public transport, foot, car, or taxi.

Extra train services have been put on from Balmoral train station after the music finishes each night.

People returning to Belfast city centre can also use the 9B Metro bus service departing from the Lisburn Road.

Organisers advised festival-goers who are planning to be picked up via car to arrange their collection point “well away from the site” due to road closures.

They recommended getting picked up on the Lisburn Road, or toward the city centre.

Can I still get tickets?

Yes, Emerge is not sold out.

Tickets are available for each day, or you can buy a weekend ticket.

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