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Prep Smart and Pack Light by Sarah McCartan
Prohibited items include: personal chairs, any outside food and beverages/liquids, glass bottles, professionalgrade camera (with detachable lens), weapons of any kind, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia of any kind, fireworks, pets, aerosol sunscreen, umbrellas, flagpoles, air horns, Styrofoam or other non-recyclable containers. Bikes, scooters, skateboards and ATVs are not allowed into the festival area. However, a bike rack will be provided outside of the festival area where you may lock your bike at your own risk. Visit delunafest.com/FAQs to review the list of approved and prohibited items or email info@delunafest.com if you have a question regarding a specific item. {in}
Whether you are taking the trolley from downtown, parking and trekking from afar, or leisurely walking from your nearby hotel room, it is important to prep smart and pack light. these approved items to bring along with you in the appropriate bag (small backpacks, totes, purses and messenger bags are permitted), we encourage you to be selective. After all, nothing is worse than being turned away from the festival entrance because you have prohibited items in your stash.
Steer Clear: Many of the prohibThe IN has compiled a list of items to remember, and even few to forget, to help you not just survive, but thrive, at this year’s DeLuna Fest. Whether you are taking the trolley from downtown, parking and trekking from afar, or leisurely walking from your nearby hotel room, it is important to prep smart and pack light.
Get Personal: Photo identifica-
tion, extra car keys and some spending money are three near and dear items you certainly can’t afford to head to the fest without. Most vendors accept cards or cash and there will also be ATMs onsite for added convenience.
Shield Yourself: Don’t forget
we are in Florida and there is always the risk of encountering the occasional “no-seeum,” don’t forget bug spray. Just remember, no sprays that come in aerosol cans.
Stay Hydrated: Be sure to bring an
Florence and the Machine
Point and Shoot: Who needs a
Florence’s voice is soulful and airylight at the same time. The stomps, claps, and jingle bells often included in the song arrangements give the music a tribal tangibility. The band’s music videos often make use of dark imagery contrasted by Florence’s ever-gauzy and flowing ensembles, making for an enigmatic show that’s hard to stop watching.
empty water bottle (one that is not glass). Filling stations throughout the festival will keep you hydrated so you can doublefist your water along with some festive punch. In case you do let yourself slip into a dehydration-induced headache, over the counter pain reliever is your friend. In the case of more serious ailments, there is also a medical tent onsite.
Suit Up: Although the gulf waters
professional camera when you have Instagram, right? While professional cameras (those with detachable lenses) should stay at home, point and shoot cameras are welcome. Also, it’s always handy to have a charger or battery pack on hand for your portable electronic devices.
Spray Drown: Being burnt before
Pick the Right Kicks: Since you will be walking, dancing and switching back and forth from asphalt to sand, wear sandals or comfortable shoes that you can readily kick on and off. Plus, pick ones that are durable. You don’t want to be blowing out your flip-flops.
your sunglasses, especially key for midday shows when the sun is at its brightest. Bandanas or hats are also great for an added layer of protection.
within the festival bounds may be off limits for swimming, a bathing suit remains a must, while the level of additional clothing is entirely up to you. The nights tend to get breezy, so it’s best to think layers. And it’s always a good idea to throw in a towel, just in case.
the music even starts is a surefire way to spend your weekend drained. Wear sunscreen and remember to reapply. And since
ited items are heavy and cumbersome so consider it a favor they are not allowed.
Be Selective: Not only do we
recommend you pack light when gathering
by Hana Frenette
Florence’s style and theatrics have gained her almost as much note as her music, and she has become somewhat of a fashion icon as of late. She was recently on the cover of “British Vogue” and was asked to sing at an underwaterthemed Chanel fashion premiere from inside a giant shell. And if national recognition of her music, magazine covers and fashion parties aren’t quite enough, Florence recently befriended one of music’s reigning power couples: Beyonce and Jay-Z. Florence took the couple to dinner and told the Sunday Times, “I made Jay-Z laugh a few times and he high-fived me, and Beyonce didn’t look bored. All in all, I’d say it was a success.” The girl is on a roll. {in}
FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE 7-8 p.m., Sunday, WindCreek Stage