How to Survive a Festival

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take wet wipes for your face.

   This is a good idea because the showers at such festivals are slightly unhygienic and probably cold.
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   Step 2: Don't buy lunch

   This will keep it well refrigerated and you don't have to sample any of the fast food stuff! But if greasy spoons (which are quite nice as an occasional treat) are your thing, then take plenty of money because food and drinks there tend to be twice as much as the average KFC where you live. , If kids are coming with you, have them at your side at all times.
   
   Children get lost very, very easily at these things and your child/children getting lost can be a very traumatic experience.
   
   But if you do get lost, make sure you report it to one of the festival tents; these should be located in several places around the grounds.
   
   Also, a good tip is to write your mobile/cell phone number on your child's arm so if someone can ring you if they find your child. , It is a lot safer there than it is around the tent. , 12% of A&E emergencies are due to dangerous actions at gigs. , Sunday night is bonfire night, and they might trash or burn your tent! Alternatively, take it down (if it's worth taking down) and leave at a cloakroom or in a car. , Walking back from a gig in the middle of the night can be a real nightmare otherwise! , Wet clothes can be horrific to wear the next day! , They will completely wreck your festival experience and you could get very very much in trouble
   - by the police and getting hurt by using the drugs themselves. ,,, Either they're not there or the line is ten thousand miles long. ,
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   Step 3: bring it packed in a cool pack.

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   Step 4: Stay Safe.

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   Step 5: Make sure all your money is in your wallet

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   Step 6: not in your tent.

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   Step 7: If you're crowdsurfing be very careful.

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   Step 8: If you are staying until Monday morning (this is possible at Roskilde)

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   Step 9: don't go too far away from your tent

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    Step 10: or at least take all your belongings out of it.

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    Step 11: Put a brightly coloured ribbon around your tent to know where yours is.

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    Step 12: Take plenty of dry clothes!

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    Step 13: Most importantly do not be tempted to try any drugs regardless of what other people say.

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    Step 14: Don't get too wasted

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    Step 15: you will forget your experience and wake up with a banging hangover :(.

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    Step 16: Keep a mobile (cellphone) with you at all times.

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    Step 17: Never expect an on-site cashpoint.

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    Step 18: Last but not least

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    Step 19: have fun!

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