One Hull of a Sesh!

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TICKETS, TRAVEL AND BARS AT THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL

- By TOM KEIGHLEY

THE region's largest festival of independent music is set to take place in Hull on Saturday with a packed lined-up of artists, including some who are fresh from Glastonbury performances.

Thousands are expected to attend the Humber Street Sesh Hull Marina event that will feature artist performances, family attractions and street food and drinks.

We've got all you need to know ahead of the big day including how to get to and from the festival, where to go for tickets and wristbands and what to expect on the site.

When is the festival?

It takes place on Saturday, August 2. From noon until 11pm, with gates opening at 11.15am. Last entry for wristband exchanges, or paying on the gate, is 9pm.

Where is the festival site?

The festival site is on the East Side of the Marina and includes Wellington Street, Nelson Street, as well as stages within Social events space on Humber Street and Pier Street popup space; with the rest of Humber Street and the Stage@theDock Amphitheatre operating as a free fringe area. Festival entrances are on Humber Dock Street and Queen Street.

What's on?

There will be more than 100 acts and the festival will showcase some top industry bands from across the country, some of whom have recently graced Glastonbury stages, as well as shine a light on the region's best-emerging artists. Visit humberstreetsesh.co.uk for stages, line ups and clash finder.

Is there any family entertainment?