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The world’s biggest girl group play at Caldicot Castle next week. The fabulous foursome, made up of former X-Factor contestant­s Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Ann Pinnock and Jade Thirwell, will take the stage within the castle’s picturesqu­e country park.

And here is all you need to know about the gig. When is it? Little Mix will play at Caldicot Castle on Thursday, July 13.

The outdoor show is part of the girls’ Summer Shout Out 2017 tour, which takes place between May and July at a number of UK venues. They are also playing Eirias Stadium in Colwyn Bay on Saturday, July 8 before Bryan Adams plays the venue the following night. Who is the support act? The girls will be joined by the X Factor ‘s youngest ever winner Louisa Johnson, who has enjoyed charts hits with Forever Young and So Good as well as featuring on Clean Bandit’s top five single Tears and has recently released her new single Best Behaviour and collaborat­ed with Olly Murs on Unpredicta­ble.

Little Mix and Louisa will be joined by Australian band, Sheppard, who recently supported Justin Bieber at his show in Perth, Australia.

Sheppard are a Brisbane six-piece behind 2014’s viral hit Geronimo and consist of siblings George, Amy and Emma Sheppard, Jason Bovino, Michael Butler and Dean Gordon. What time go the gates open? 15:00 - Car park opens 17:00 - Concert gates open 18:00 - Capital FM DJs 19:00 - Sheppard 19:35 - Louisa Johnson 20:30 - Little Mix 21:40 - Finish Where can I park? Event parking and drop-off points are available at David Broome Event Centre.

The concert area is a five minute walk from the parking fields. You can access the parking and drop-off via Crick Road from the A48.

The car park and drop-off opens two hours before the gate time of the concert and vehicles cannot be left overnight.

Parking vouchers are available to purchase for £5 in advance or £15 on the day here.

You can walk to the concert area from Caldicot town centre by using the castle’s main entrance. The entrance has no access for vehicles and can only be used by people on foot. What is on the set list? Power Black Magic Salute Down & Dirty F.U Hair Your Love Secret Love Song Pt II No More Sad Songs You Gotta Not Wings Touch Nobody Like You Shout Out To My Ex What can’t I take with me? Visitors will be searched on entry, so allow extra time to pass through security and check the list of prohibited items below. There will be a police presence on site.

The following items are not to be brought: animals (with the exception of guide dogs), laser pens, your own food and drink, bottles, fireworks, cans, glass containers, any weapon including sharp objects, illegal substances, seating or camping furniture.

Where else can I see Little Mix this year?

They are performing at the Eirias Stadium in Colwyn Bay on Saturday, July 8 and return to Motorpoint Arena Cardiff on October 30 and 31. How do I get tickets? The Caldicot Castle gig is sold out. For Motorpoint Arena tickets, call 029 2022 4488. For tickets for the Eirias Stadium gig call 01492 872 000.

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Girl group Little Mix are headed to the Welsh capital

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