Prepare for a Music Festival

Here are some tips to how to prepare for an upcoming music festival. If not well prepared, you can still have a really great time. If well prepared, without much effort, you can really have an amazing time!

Steps

  1. Research the music. If you want to get to the front of the crowd for a certain band you love, you might have to see one or two of the bands in the line-up ahead of that band. You might be lucky enough to already know their music, but if you don't, it might be a good idea to research these artists and get to know their music. Hopefully, you'll enjoy it, if not, you make the decision to endure the music you may dislike. Even if you don't particularly like whichever band may be ahead, try to find a song that appeals to you by this band. This is a good idea to research the band because if not, you'll be standing in the middle of the crowd without a clue and when you may enjoy the atmosphere, you won't have as much fun as you could do if you listen to the music. It's always best to know the music.
  2. Find a good campsite. Take time to find a camp suitable to you. If you love the wild nightlife and don't care about not getting much sleep, it's best to be out in the open and where everyone seems to be. If you prefer a quiet campsite, try to find a closed off field. Some campsite sections are lucky to have their own small field. If you find one, try to find a good spot in a small field. This way, it'll have less people, therefore quieter and, whether you feel safe to, you have more of an option to leave all of your belongings in your tent whilst you head off into the middle of the crowd.
  3. Bring the right equipment. Of course, the obvious thing to bring is a tent. However, there are many things that would benefit you that you might not think to take. These are listed below in the "Things You'll Need" section.
  4. Keep your money safe. A lot of the time, if you take a debit card, you can take out money at the festival (there should be ATM machines there) although you will, most likely get charged. If you want to take cash with you, make sure you find a place on your person to keep it safe. The first place you would most likely think to keep it is in your bra. Don't! You'll be jumping up and down and moving around so much in the crowd it will fall out and get lost. A tip for you girls is to buy a cheap padded bra you won't intend on wearing much. Cut a line across the inside of the cup and sew a zip onto the split material. You'll have made yourself a zip pocket. If you keep your money inside, with the pocket zipped, you'll keep your money safe throughout the festival. You're not likely to take off your bra the entire time. If you're a guy, try to find an alternative piece of clothing that's either padded or with double material so you can cut through one layer.
  5. If you're alone, make friends. Music is only half of the enjoyment. If you make friends, you'll double your enjoyment. At festivals, the fun never stops but if you're on your own and don't make friends, it can be difficult to enjoy yourself. If you're shy, try to pluck up the courage to talk to people. Most of the people at festivals are often friendly, out to have a good time and you'll most likely find people talk to you at random. If you see and like the look of a few people enjoying a few beers at their camp, introduce yourself and ask if their having a good time. Before the festival, try to find someone who's also going and ask if you can camp along with them.
  6. Make sure you feel safe. If you're on your own in an overwhelming crowd, and don't feel safe, get out. You won't enjoy the artists performing, you'll be concentrating on trying to breathe and feel comfortable. It takes a lot of effort to be at the front of the crowd, particularly for a highly popular band, and it can be very overwhelming. If you feel like you can't handle it, don't panic. Just make your way out and find a spot that feels right for you.
  7. Forget about the outside world. Festivals are one of the greatest forms of escapism. If you forget, you'll have the best time of your life. You most likely will forget instantly, there will be so much happening. Nothing matters on the outside; once you're in, that's all that matters. Enjoy yourself. Don't fuss if you haven't had a shower, don't be too bothered about having to pee outside and don't worry if you even get an ignorant hooligan deciding to throw a cup of urine in the crowd. In the end, you're messy anyway and you'll get nice and clean once you get home.

Tips

  • At night, it can get very cold. If you're with a friend and are comfortable to do this, if possible, it would be a good idea to zip two sleeping bags together into one and both sleep in it. It might not be comfortable but the body heat will keep you both warm in the night. If you're in your own tent, even with thick socks, your feet can get really cold. Put a few spare t-shirts or jumpers down to the bottom of your sleeping bag. This can keep your feet warmer in the night.
  • Take a cheap rain poncho. These will help keep you dry and will also cover you up when you have to do your business in the bushes if you're particularly shy.
  • try to camp on a slight hill. If it heavily rains, you'll be at an advantage. If you camp in a ditch, you'll run the risk of camping in a marsh if there is heavy rain and is definitely going to bring down your weekend if your tent is drenched inside and out.
  • try to find a landmark. If you use a landmark somewhere near your camp, you'll find it easier to find your tent. Normally, there will be a large tower post where a member of staff will be standing and watching over the campsite. Try to use this and judge how far away you are from it. Or try to spot a certain tree or maybe use a neighbour's flag to pinpoint your own tent.

Warnings

  • Remember, don't drink too much. You could wind up with an awful hangover and feel terrible for the rest of the festival.
  • Drug taking is your choice but not recommended. It's a popular thing at festivals but you have the choice not to do it. Remember, if you're sober, you'll have the advantage of remembering the festival and what often occurs is a natural high.
  • try to save money to charge your phone. Festivals often have a stall where you can leave your phone and have it charged for a fee. If you do this and are going without your friends, you have the option to call your friends if you don't feel safe and feel you need someone to help you or get you. This is another reason why it's a better choice not to do drugs.

Things You'll Need

  • Foam mat
  • Sitting mat: Even though you might not be going with a large group of people, a very common thing that occurs at festivals is making friends and hanging out with your neighbours camping nearby.
  • Toilet paper
  • Non-rinse body wash: available to buy online for a fairly cheap price. You can keep clean without needing water and are often used in hospitals.
  • Baby wipes
  • Torch
  • Spare clothing
  • Waterproof/raincoat.
  • A spare bottle for water. There will be places around the festival to fill it up when you need to.
  • Towel
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Talcum powder to help dry your feet
  • Lighter/matches
  • Your own recognizable flag. This will help you find your tent should you struggle to find it at first.
  • You should bring a toothbrush to brush your teeth. You'll miss it if you don't have it.

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