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ummertime spells the start of the festival season and all
the hi-jinks that comes along with it. For the most part,
just turning up is it all it takes to make sure you have a
good time, but there are a few things you can do to make
sure you have a time to remember.
DO
dress appropriately. It's tempting to look your best
especially when you think about all the Instagram
pictures you will be posting. However, heels sink in mud
very quickly and open toe shoes will leave your feet
exposed to the elements. Grab yourself a pair of designer
wellies or trainers that you don't mind getting trampled
on. A fold-up raincoat is also a very good idea.
Don't
try and sneak alcohol or drugs in with you. They
will get confiscated at best, or you could find yourself
refused entry. It's definitely not worth it.
Do
pick up a map of the festival and a program. You'll
kick yourself if you end up missing your favourite act
because you didn't know what time they were on and
where.
Don't
get too wasted. It's tempting to really let loose, but
getting too drunk and spewing over yourself worse still
passing out is not a good look. You're also likely to miss
acts you want to see, or forget you even saw them! Plus,
your friends will never forgive you if they are tasked with
looking after you instead of enjoying themselves. Drink
plenty of water and make sure you eat something to keep
you going all day.
Do
go VIP if you can. You will be grateful for cleaner
toilets with shorter queues and being able to get drinks
and food quicker. If you feel a little bit hemmed in by the
crowd, VIP areas are also good for chilling out. You never
know, you might even spot a celebrity or two.
Don't
stay in one place. There are so many things to do at
festivals from comedy shows to makeup counters. Move
around and get a feel for what is happening. You never
know who or what you might see.
Do
plan a meeting place. Pick somewhere that is easy to
find so that if you and your friends get split up, you will
be able to find each other. Reception can be poor in such
large crowds, so you can't rely on being able to call them.
Don't
bring all your gadgets with you. It's tempting to
bring your phones and a camera; some people even bring
iPads. You won't want the responsibility of high value
items while you're having a good time, and opportunist
thieves operate at places like this.
Do
have a good time. This is the most important thing. If
the sun is shining, that is cause for a smile. If it's a wet day,
dance all the harder showing the skies that this is not a
parade that can be rained on.
By Taytula Burke @taykeova
Festival Etiquette - Festival Do's and Don'ts
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