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Justin Timberlake fans travel from US to Essex for concert

Justin Timberlake superfans from as far as the United States arrived in Essex for the start of a new three-day music festival.

Chelmsford City Live opened its gates at Chelmsford City Racecourse with Timberlake taking top billing on the festival's opening night on Friday.

BBC journalist Elliot Deady spoke to these fans who arrived extra early to secure a spot in the front row.

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