Music / NewsMusic / NewsA socially distanced festival is planned for Northern Ireland this AugustUnlocked is set to take place across two weekends, with strict hygiene guidelines in placeShareLink copied ✔️July 2, 2020July 2, 2020Text Selim Bulut Northern Ireland is set to get its first socially distanced music festival this August. Unlocked will take place over two weekends (August 21-22, then again on 28-29) and will be the first event of its kind in the country. Devised by the organisers of Stendhal Festival, Unlocked’s plans are subject to the government’s policy on mass gatherings in August. However, according to proposals on its website, the idea is to have a capacity of between 500 and 1000 people on a site across 25 acres of land, with temperature checks on entry and distancing across the festival, including bars and campsites. A comprehensive guide to social distancing has been outlined by the festival on its website, with plans for alcohol limits to prevent people from accidentally breaking distance, regular toilet cleaning to minimise any potential virus spread, and limits on who can camp in any given tent. All in all, it’s certainly a different way of looking at festivals, though it’s hard to say right now whether it’ll be a fun one. Tickets will be available online from July 4, although no line-up has currently been announced. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIs this what Jean-Michel Basquiat would have wanted?Our obsession with the artist is undeniable, but the endless film adaptations, TV shows, and sneaker collabs gloss over vital elements of his artArt & PhotographyReplitLife & CultureWhat Went Down at the inaugural vibeconDazed LeagueInside an intimate soccer watch party in New YorkBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaDazed LeagueA brief history of Nike’s radical soccer DNAMusicFinn Wolfhard: ‘I’m not just making music to be cool’MusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’ Nike Life & CultureWhat went down at Nike’s mysterious Desire PathArt & PhotographyThese photos expose the ‘pain, fear and desire’ of relationshipsEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy