The weather app tells you it’s sunny outside, but you tilt your head, and your eyes see what the phone does not, grey clouds! Will it rain? Who knows. But with festival season upon us and unpredictable weather conditions, we must be prepared for all seasons! To get the best out of your festival experience we’ve compiled our top tips to keep you safe, so you can enjoy the music without getting caught out by any mishaps!

Festival Survival Tips

Footwear

Consider wearing wellies, but whatever you do, leave your new trainers at home! Festivals are NOT the time to show off your fresh creps. Be prepared to get them ruined, and ideally wear suitable footwear that will keep your feet dry in case it downpours, if that happens it will get VERY muddy! Take a few pairs of socks just in case you get drenched!

Sun Protection

The last thing you’re going to be thinking of when you’re raving is getting sunburnt. But the next day when you’re potentially hanging and laying around your tent area, you might get caught out by the sun. So, we recommend taking a hat/shades to get some protection from the sun, and some sun cream lotion in case you need it and are alive enough to apply it.

Hygiene

TAKE. WET. WIPES! Some festivals have showers, some don’t. Those that do often have LONG queues! So, have a backup plan and take wet wipes to give you some level of cleanliness for the 3-day bender you’re about to embark on. And guys, and girls, if you are considering hooking up at a festival take a condom! The last thing you want after a drunken night is to wake up not only with a headache but an STD.

Meeting Point

You and your mates will no doubt be hyped to pitch up camp and go raving, just make sure you set your tent up properly! Bonus tip: Use something to identify it such as a flag, so you’re not spending hours trying to find your grey tent, amongst a thousand other grey tents with one blurry eye. Know where you are sleeping and select a meeting point in case you and your mates get lost.

Money

Take £20-£30 for festival food as it can be expensive and is your potential saviour to help cure your inevitable hangover. Berocca is also your best friend!

ID

Don’t travel hundreds of miles only to be rejected after queuing hours to get in, because you don’t have ID. Just don’t be that person. Take your ID, keep it safe, and get in safe.

Drink Responsibly

Festivals and drinks go hand-in-hand. If you, like most, will be drinking alcohol try to pace yourself. If you or your friends get wasted, look out for the medical tents onsite to assist.

Have Fun

If you go to a music festival prepared, you’ll have an amazing time without any worries about your safety. Get in safely, come home safely and have the best time of your life!