Scotland’s T in the Park has been granted a one year public entertainment licence by Perth & Kinross Council.
Councillors voted unanimously to grant promoters DF Concerts & Events the licence for the 2016 festival.
Taking place on the grounds of Strathallan Castle from July 8-10, acts will include headliners, Stone Roses, Calvin Harris and Red Hot Chili Peppers alongside the likes of LCD Soundsystem, The Last Shadow Puppets, Disclosure, Bastille and The 1975.
Festival director Geoff Ellis (pictured), CEO of promoter DF Concerts & Events, said “I’m delighted with the council’s decision and that they have acknowledged the significant work that has been put into ensuring that this year’s festival will be remembered for all of the right reasons – incredible line-up, the best entertainment and fun with your mates.
“I’d like to thank all of our partner agencies – particularly P&K Council, Police Scotland, and Transport Scotland - for their input into the planning to date. I’d encourage fans to read the information and take a look at the new maps on the T in the Park website before they set off for this year’s festival.”
DF recently announced a restructure of the festival’s operational team after the highest number of serious assaults in T In The Park’s history was reported at last year’s event. With a new management team in place, organisers have released significant changes to the festival’s arena, security, campsite and transport set-up over the last three weeks. It was also confirmed today that all camping ticket holders will receive free Citylink travel tickets to and from the event.
Festival Republic's Melvin Benn, who has been brought in as T in the Park executive producer, added: "We're delighted to have received our licence for 2016 and we'll be happy to be judged on this year's event. We've robustly addressed the shortcomings from 2015, we have a brand new team in place with a huge amount of expertise and the council has recognised the sheer volume of work that has gone into this year's planning.
“T in the Park is Scotland's national festival and fans will be able to book their tickets safe in the knowledge that their biggest issue this year will be choosing who they want to see."
