Thousands of people are set to attend the UK’s first nightclub event in more than a year.

The two-day event hosted by Liverpool nightclub Circus will welcome 6,000 clubbers to Bramley-Moore Dock warehouse in the city.

Those attending the event will not be required to social distance or wear a face covering.

However, each attendee did have to take a lateral flow test 24 hours before the event and must show a negative test result to enter the events.

Wales Online reported that it’s hoped this event will pave the way for more clubs to open across the country.

Only people from the Liverpool City Region can purchase tickets, which started from £32.50, and they must be registered to a local GP and be healthy. They must also have no sign of Covid-19 symptoms and be aged over 18.

Potential attendees have also been “strongly advised” not to go if they are clinically vulnerable, shielding or living with someone shielding, or are pregnant.

The line-up includes Fatboy Slim, Jayda G and DJ Yousef Zahar, who is also the co-owner of Circus Liverpool.

In Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced plans to reopen the country’s hospitality sector indoors from May 17.

The event is part of the national Events Research Programme (ERP), which will provide data on how events for a range of audiences could be permitted to safely reopen as part of the roadmap out of lockdown.

DJ Yousef said: “The First Dance is going to be a historic moment for electronic music and all events across in the UK.

“I and the team at Circus all share an almost overwhelming feeling of pride, emotion, excitement and of course responsibility for what lies ahead.

“Together with the team at Liverpool City Council, we have safely crafted these events together, with a singular focus to help the UK get closer to life beyond COVID, which for me and Circus has been a great honour.

“We can’t wait to see the dance floor erupt time and time again as it has over the last 18 years.”

Claire McColgan, director of Culture Liverpool, said: “This hasn’t been an easy process, and it’s particularly hard as the night-time sector hasn’t been open for over a year.

“It will be a different event to what people are used to – from the ticketing process to getting a negative lateral flow test before you’re allowed entry.

“But anyone who attends will not only be helping to get clubs up and running in Liverpool, they will be pioneers for the whole country.”

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