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FESTIVAL SURVIVAL tips Live music events are a top opportunity to hang out with mates and watch great bands. Here’s our top tips from those in the know
Keep your mobile fully charged Forget the charger - invest in a battery powered one (and pack extra batteries) to keep your phone charged. At some point you’ll probably get separated from your mates, have to take a selfie or photo or call home so you won’t want to be without your lifeline.
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Leave valuables at home Leave the RayBans and credit cards safely behind. Only take stuff that you don’t mind getting dirty, damaged or lost.
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Be sensible Sorry to be boring, but whilst violence at festivals is unusual, you could get injured while crowd-surfing or
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moshing. Move away from any rough behaviour that gives you an ‘uh-oh’ feeling. You don’t want an A&E visit ruining your day. Buy earplugs It seems mad to pay loads to go to a live music event just to use earplugs, but standing right next to crazyloud speakers will hurt your ears over time.
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Split your money ATMs are hard to find (and usually charge costly fees), so you’ll need to carry cash. Split it between your wallet and day bag, and keep both on you or within your sight at all times – never leave cash or valuables in your tent when you’re not there. Take a debit card for any emergencies.
Planning ahead – top survival kit ■ Portable phone charger Plus extra batteries ■ Day pack Use it to carry the stuff that won’t safely fit into pockets ■ Sunglasses and sun cream They’ll help protect you from the sun’s damaging UV rays
■ Water bottle Go for a Brita or something that can easily filter tap water ■ Toilet paper Don’t go without enough – you’ve been warned!
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Stay hydrated Pack a refillable water bottle, so you can fill up cheaply and easily throughout the day – this is especially important in hot weather.
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Keep alert Always keep your wits about you, particularly if you’re drinking. Make sure you tell your mates if you are going off.
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