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Festival Facts

Date:

Sep 1st -Sep 30

Cost:

Free, with booking fee

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The iTunes festival is an annual concert series, where tickets are given away free to iTunes customers as well as fans in competitions. Held since 2012, the Apple Inc sponsored takes place at The Roundhouse art centre in London.

Rumours

All main events have been confirmed for 2012, however many of the supporting acts are still yet to be confirmed.

Lineup

Headliners include Elbow, Hot Chip, Deadmau5, Jack White with support from the likes of Calvin Harris, Josh Kumra, Bastille, Bat For Lashes and more. Click here to view the full lineup.

Vibe

Many state that the vibe is dependant on whoever is playing when, as online there is rarely a review of all acts, but rather a lengthy review on one night. The venue itself is respected for putting on a variety of night of music and culture.

Tickets

To enter the prize draw, all you need to do is visit the official website, click what bands you would like to see, fill out the application form and await your confirmation email for prize draw details.

Tickets can not be used by anyone else other than the winner, your plus-one must arrive at the same time as you.

VIP

There is no VIP at the event.

Children

You must be at least 14 years old or accompanied by an adult.

Disability Access

There is access, but you will need to contact the venue in advance before you plan to arrive.

Weather

As the event is inside, weather isn't an issue, only for smokers.

Location

The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH

Local Information

Camden Town is a district of Inner London in northwest London, England, popular to fans of all music despite the fact that the area is strongly associated with alternative culture.

If you are looking for things to do before or after the gig, check out these recommended highlights:

Enjoy the after festival nightlife: With a variety of multi genres nights right down to the niche, there's something for everyone, clubs and bars to check out include: The Barfly, Electric Ballroom, The Purple Turtle, KOKO, Proud Galleries, Our Black Heart, The Jazz Cafe
Go for a picnic earlier in the day at Regent's Park or Primrose Hill
Walk, cycle, float or sit by the relaxing canal
Squeeze in a bit of pre-gig skateboarding at Cantelowes skatepark
Go shopping in the extensive markets and shops along the main road and within The Stables

Travel

BY TUBE:

The nearest tube is Chalk Farm on the Northern Line, which is literally a 2 minute walk from the station.

Camden Town is also a choice and is roughly a ten minute walk

BY BUS:

To/from Camden: 24, 27, 29, 31, 134, 135, 168, 214, 253, 274, C2.
To/from Chalk Farm: 24, 27, 31, 46, 168, 393.

BY TRAIN

The closest station is Kentish Town West on Dalby Street, which is within walking distance.

BY CAR

Although outside of the congestion zone, however there is limited parking in the area.