A full list of prohibited items for the Eurovision Song Contest has been released.
Those attending the much-loved music competition at the M&S Bank Arena won’t be able to bring in their own alcohol or flags of countries which aren't participating, including Russia.
On behalf of Eurovision, the BBC has warned all prohibited items must be surrendered at the entrance and they will not be returned.
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There is however plenty of advice and guidance on what you can actually take into the venue. For example, attendees are encouraged to avoid bringing bags to the venue, but if they do so, the bag cannot be larger than A4 - 210 x 297mm - in size. There will be no luggage storage facilities at the venue.
All prohibited items can be found in the ticket's terms and conditions section.
Below is the full list of prohibited items:
- Any item that is illegal to carry or possess under UK Law
- Liquids, Aerosols, Creams, & Gels in containers above 100ml (Maximum size 100 ml per container)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Clothing, items, or signage with the likely purpose of engaging in Ambush Marketing
- Ammunition
- Animals with the exception of certified assistance dogs
- Bags larger than A4 in size
- Helium balloons, frisbees or similar objects or projectiles - including inflatables
- Bicycles, rollerblades, skates, skateboards, scooters, Segways, or similar
- Chairs, folding chairs or similar, prams/baby carriers
- Glass/plastic/metal bottles or containers
- Controlled drugs or items having the appearance of controlled drugs - Medically prescribed medicine is permitted.
- CS / Pava Incapacitant Spray
- Explosive devices, fireworks, flares, pyrotechnics, smoke canisters or similar (including stink bombs)
- Firearms, replica firearms or any device suspected to be a firearm or component part
- Flags of countries not participating in the Eurovision Song Contest
- Flags larger than .5 m x 1 m. or flags, flag sticks, signs and banners
- Flammable substances, liquids and fuel - Cigarette lighters, matches and size-compliant personnel use toiletries are permitted
- Food and drink - a reasonable quantity of baby food is permitted if attending with a baby
- Gas cylinders and similar items
- Hand or power tools, metal spikes, nails, or tacks.
- Hazardous substances include powders, pastes, chemicals, irritants, and toxic and flammable substances.
- Items for sale or distribution
- Knives and other items with edged blades and/or sharp points including large scissors, pocketknife or other cutting devices, or items designed or constructed to hold an edge
- Large items: any item too large to fit comfortably under a spectator seat or is likely to present a threat to safety in the event of an evacuation.
- Laser pointers, strobe lights and similar emitting devices.
- Noisemaking devices likely to impact on artist and spectator experience including vuvuzelas, horns, air horns, rattles, loud hailers, musical instruments
- Offensive messaging: messaged clothing, banners, posters, flags - including regional flags of participating countries with political overtones - or material of any kind displaying inappropriate or offensive images or writing as deemed by Venue personnel. Including, but not limited to, those meant to offend any protected classes or characteristics, politics, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation and disability.
- Offensive weapon or implements (anything made, adapted, or intended for use for causing injury to a person, including bayonets, flick knives, martial arts weapons, extendable batons, and sharpened combs)
- Professional photographic and broadcast equipment including tripods and monopod
- Protest items and materials
- Restricted frequency transmitting or receiving equipment or devices (Radio transmitters, walkie-talkies, radio scanners, cell, or radio jamming devices.)
- Remote-controlled items, including drones
- Selfie sticks
- Umbrellas
- Crash Helmets
- Masks or any item which covers the face with the exception of masks used for medical or hygiene reasons. Masks must be momentarily removed if requested for identification purposes.
- Chains, and Spiked / Studded items of clothing including bracelets or belts
- Packages/Parcels
- Any other items at the discretion of the Venue which is likely to have an adverse effect on the successful delivery of the ESC
The prohibited items apply to all the Eurovision Song Contest events being held at the M&S Bank Arena including the family and jury shows.
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