Merseyside Police has issued advice to fans heading to No Art festival at Otterspool Promenade
Otterspool site for the No Art Open Air Liverpool Festival(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
Merseyside Police has issued advice to music fans attending today’s No Art festival at Otterspool Promenade. The one-day festival is returning to the city following a sold-out show in 2023.
The festival showcasing tech-house music will see up to 10,000 music lovers attend today with world-famous DJs who have played in some of the biggest clubs in Ibiza playing.
Merseyside Police has been working with partners including the festival organisers, Liverpool City Council and MerseyTravel to ensure the event goes smoothly and visitors have a safe and memorable time.
Earlier this week a solid green wall was put up around part of Otterspool ahead of the one-day festival.
Chief Inspector Dave Morgan, the police commander for the event, said: “Over recent years and even this summer, Liverpool has hosted many major concerts and events and visitors to the city have always been given a warm welcome. They have been able to enjoy all the sights and sounds this wonderful city has to offer, and I know the No Art festival will be no different.
“I want visitors and residents alike to feel reassured that a robust policing operation is in place to ensure everyone can enjoy the event safely.
“Festival goers and local residents can expect to see a visible police presence in and around Otterspool Prom, and I hope they will feel reassured that we are there to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and ultimately a safe time.
“Roads around the site and public transport to and from Otterspool Prom is expected to be very busy so please plan your journey, give yourself plenty of time and regularly check timetables.
“We want people to make sure their day is memorable for all the right reasons, and are asking people to take sensible steps to protect their own safety by not leaving their property, including bags and mobile phones, unattended and always keep valuables close.
“We know people will have a great time and look out for each other, and we have established strong links with the event organisers and security staff to help us identify crimes should they happen. We encourage everyone – residents, visitors, and staff – to stay vigilant and report anything they see that doesn’t feel right.
“We all have a role to play in keeping our community safe so please trust your instincts and never feel you are wasting our time – we will take all reports seriously. If you call or message us with information, we will do the rest.”
After what started out as a series of small parties, No Art has developed into international events, including festivals in Ibiza and the US. It recently staged its biggest show to date in Amsterdam.
No Art sold out Grand Central Hall on Renshaw Street two years ago and now wants to attract a bigger audience this summer. To do so, it’s promising to bring some of the biggest names in the tech-house music industry to the city.
A spokesperson for the event said that “months of planning and preparation are now building toward something truly special”.