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Getting to Brick Lane Takeover

Tube and Trains

Liverpool Street Underground and Rail station

Central, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City lines, National Rail services

Aldgate East Underground Station

District Hammersmith & City lines

Shoreditch Underground Station

East London line
(Mon-Fri: 7am-10am & 3pm-7pm, closed Saturday, Sunday 7am-3pm)

Old Street Underground Station

Northern line, National Rail services

Bus routes

To/From West End: 8, 55, & 242

To/From East London: 8, 26, 48, 55, 57, 242, 388

To/From South London: 35, 47, 48, 78, 149

To/From The City: 8, 26, 55, 242, 243, 388

24hr travel info on all tube, train and bus routes in the capital: 020 7222 1234 or www.tfl.gov.uk

Wristband Exchange point

When arriving at the Brick Lane Takeover go straight to the wristband exchange point at Spitalfields with your ticket to collect your wristband for the event. This will allow you access to all venues for the entire evening.

Please note the wristband exchange will close at 8.30pm.

Timing

The Wristband exchange point opens at 12pm
Acoustic performances will be taking place in Spitalfields Market from 12 – 2pm
The first act is at 5.30pm
The event will finish at 12.30am

Volunteering

Thousands of volunteers dedicate time and energy to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Macmillan was started by a volunteer and volunteers are still an integral part of the charity. If you would like to volunteer at Brick Lane Takeover please contact blt@macmillan.org.uk.

Safety

We want Brick Lane Takeover to be as safe and secure as possible so below are some festival tips.

  • Please drink responsibly and to avoid drinking alcohol in the streets.
  • Do not take, buy or sell drugs. Drug enforcement laws are as applicable at all venues as anywhere else.
  • Anti-sociable behaviour will not be tolerated.
  • Leave all valuables at home.
  • Use only licensed taxis

Age restrictions

Under 18’s are not permitted.

You may be required to provide suitable proof of age.

Disabled access

Disabled festival goers are welcomed to the Brick Lane Takeover and will be given priority access to the venues. There is disabled access at 93 Feet East, Vibe & Cargo.