Tips and Advice for Festival newbies

Hang those heels up and take out your funky wellies as it’s almost time to unleash those tents from under the floorboards!  (Why you’d hide them there in the first place is a story for another day) ….

As the countdown to summer festivals begins, the never ending tickets have already started to go on sale, with Glastonbury already sold out...damn it! and the first line up of acts are already being announced. Whoopahhh!

Being keen festival goers ourselves, we thought we’d share with you some tips to help you plan those fun antics ahead!...

***ATTENTION....If ‘festival talk’ has got you reaching for ear plugs and you are more passionate about hot a shower, flushing toilets and a cosy bed; then we’d advise you to look away now***

Do’s

• Bring some cash... Queens heads always help
• Drink plenty of water… dehydration stinks (not literally)
• Invest in some sun block
• Deodorant is a MUST
• Perhaps decorate your tent so you recognise it...You don't want to find yourself in someone else's tent (or do you) after stumbling around responsibly sloshed .... now that would be, erm, tres awkward.
• Take some loo rolls and wet wipes! Portoloo’s are the things nightmares are made of!
• Don't want to shell out for on expensive festival foods?... Pack snacks and cereal bars and a stove and pan and cook for yourself.
• Camp near enough to the loo's so you won’t end up wetting yourself but stay far enough so that you can't smell them!

Dont's

• Don't just stick to alcohol... alcohol plus sun means you might find yourself meeting your mates outside the recovery tents...trust me I've been there and it isn’t pretty! 
• Don’t pack too much makeup... keep it minimal as it’s the last thing you'll be bothered about.
• Don't Smugly smile out from the VIP area to those who haven't washed...people will think you are a twat!
• Do not wear a jesters hat...no, just no!

You know you're doing it right when.....

• You wake up the next day in one of the music tents instead of your own.
• You wake up butt-naked but body-painted from head to ankles
• It's 8am and you're shouting "one more tune!" to the DJ
• You lose your friends in a chaotic mosh pit

You know you're doing it wrong when.....

• After the final act you head back to your tent and tuck yourself into your sleeping bag.... like, seriously dood?
• You wake up at day-break with NO hangover and wanting a nice breakfast...*rolls eyes*
• Your friends ask you to hold their phones/camera. No... the only thing you should be carrying is a drink in your hand.
• You constantly try to call home to let family know you are still alive.

All in all just embrace the festival life. It's the perfect place to escape from reality and unleash your inner weirdness. So don't worry that your hair is greasy...That's why dry shampoo's were invented!

Besos

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