The Dos and Don’ts of Attending Music Festivals
The beauty of music lies in its expression of things that are hard for us to verbalize. It’s also therapeutic and entertaining, especially if it’s live. Did you know? Our brain values experience more than material things. The music is given, but the bonding experience is also why we love attending music festivals.
While these festivals have their own rules and regulations, still for everyone’s sake, here are some general guidelines if you’re planning to attend a music festival.
The Dos
Bring Essentials
Make your checklist now as these include your phone, power bank, money, medicine, IDs, ticket, and vaccination card. Your ID can be handy in case security needs it for ticket validation or for going in and out of the venue. Also, avoid bringing unnecessary items and save your bag’s space for these essentials instead.
Be mindful of others’ view
We know that it’s tempting to record your favorite artists’ performances on stage, but keep your phones at a certain level so that they won’t disturb others’ view. In fact, don’t record the whole performance because 1) you’re missing what’s right in front of your eyes, and 2) it’s disrespectful to the artists and people behind you. Just enjoy the music and live the moment!
Freshen Up
These festivals are jampacked with different people and different bodies. You can make new friends, dance, sing along, or hook up but before you do, make sure you look and smell good. You can bring makeup, perfume, wet wipes, and deodorant to freshen yourself once in a while.
Be ready for the rain
Who knows if the sky may not be at your mercy that day? These festivals are usually outdoor events with no roof, so if it rains, you’ll definitely get wet. Most venues don’t allow umbrellas but you can bring shoe covers, jackets, raincoats, or extra clothing.
Agree on a meeting point
The chances of you and your friends losing each other with your phone dying or having a low internet signal are not low. You’re probably unfamiliar with the venue and the crowd can make it more confusing. So it’s good to have a specific and recognizable landmark where you can meet again in case something happens.
The Don’ts
Don’t bring any sharp and flammable objects
This is probably the most obvious, as they will surely be confiscated right at the entrance. These items are possible projectiles and threats to everyone’s safety, especially if the venue allows alcoholic drinks.
Don’t bring a pet
It’s not practical to bring your furry friends to a music festival because it’s loud and they will just be stressed over the busy environment. Also, their tails can get stepped on by festivalgoers and it’s not like they would enjoy the loud vibrations.
Don’t use a big bag
There’s no telling what kind of bag you should use, but usually, there are festival policies regarding bag dimensions. Prohibiting big bags is the venue’s safety measure and also makes the entrance queue move easier. Besides, carrying a large bag won’t give you a carefree festival experience.
Don’t litter around the event grounds
At this point, event littering is already considered a culture because it’s hard to maintain a litter-free music festival. It’s even harder to reverse the tons of waste that every music festival generates. Remember that it’s the attendees’ responsibility to throw waste where they belong. Don’t rely on the staff and practice CLAYGO (Clean As You Go).
We hope this article makes your music festival experience more fun and comfortable. Make new friends, lose yourself in the music, and most importantly, party safely!
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