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| Malasimbo 2013 Photo By Terrence Angsioco |
OOOOKKKKAAAY.
Summer 2013 is seeing A LOT of music festivals. AWESOME. It's about time. That
being said, we've decided to put together a "Survival Guide" of
sorts, to keep everyone happy, healthy and hippie at the upcoming events!
And
we LOVE to hear your feedback! Comment, post, reply, share and let us know if
this all helps! :)
So
here are a couple of tips for all our event-goers out there.
BEFORE THE FESTIVAL
1. CHECK THE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Make sure you leave at the right time! Avoid missing your favorite acts!
2.
CHECK THE WEATHER and plan accordingly!
TIP: Choose ponchos or
jackets over umbrellas! You don't wanna block anyone's view. PLUS they're
easier to tuck away!
We
find that INSTAWEATHER
PRO
comes in reaaaal handy for live reports! You can trust that instagram and
twitter activity will be heavy around concert and festival venues.:)
3.
PARKING and TRAFFIC
How
much does parking cost? Flat rate? Parking and transportation at these things can be
tricky. Look up where the parking lots are and how far they are from the
festival area! This will save you looooads of time! (You might even realize
it's better to NOT to take a car
Check
out the MMDA Application for your smart phone. It shows you the map of Metro
Manila and color codes the traffic "Light", "Moderate" and
"Heavy". It's a God-send! Get it even if you aren't going to the
festival!
4.
Also! CHECK THE FESTIVAL MAP!
Where
is everything gonna be, how far? Walkable? Driveable?
5.
PLAN WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO WEAR
Don't
take this one too lightly! You're gnna be in these clothes for a looong time!
Dress comfy! Wear the right shoes! And look good. ;)
WHAT TO BRING
You're
going to be out the whole day, and you've got to be prepared! Forgetting to
bring things can really be a downer. AND you don't wanna be the
"oh-crap-I-forgot-mine-can-I-borrow-yours" friend.
1.
YOUR TICKET/WRISTBAND
YES.It
happens. Never a good time. Talk about Downer Numero Uno.
2.
IDENTIFICATION
If
the festival offers alcohol, they might ask for your age etc. It's always a
good idea to have at least ONE piece of identification on your person!
3.
CELLPHONE
Because
of the number of people, cell reception can be pretty awful HOWEVER, you'd wanna
take pictures, tweet, Instagram, etc.
- When
texting use affirmative statements WITH a time attached to it. (ex.
Will be at Bouncy Castle at 4:30PM) Texts like "Where are you?"
or "Looking for you" are just a waste of signal, and won't get
you any closer to finding your friends!
- "The
Festival Guy" (link below) has some GREAT ideas for using cellphones
despite not having cell reception! Check his blog out!
4.
PORTABLE CHARGER
or
EXTRA BATTERY
Aaaalways
comes in handy. We all know how "long" our smartphones last. You'll
love yourself for bringing one. If you don't have one, you can get pretty
decent ones for pretty cheap. We bet you the festival won't be the last time you
use it, either!
5.
CASH
You
don't wanna be walking a mile and a half to the closest ATM Machine. Granted
they might have a machine on site, (although odds are it won't be YOUR
bank, and it'll charge you all sorts of fees) the lines can get pretty long,
and you don't wanna miss out on the limited edition festival merch because you
don't have bills on you.
- Make
sure the cash you bring is in a safe place!
- TIP:
DON'T put all your cash in one place so that If you lose your wallet, or
something, you won't lose eeeverything.
6.
SANITARY WIPES // TISSUE // HAND SANITIZER
7. PLASTIC BAG/ZIP LOCK
Things will get crazy. Things can also get wet! Doesn't hurt to bring one! They weigh NOTHING! It won't hurt to be safe. ;)
8.
ECO-BAG (Any re-usable cloth bag)
Bought
merchandise? doesn't fit in your fanny pack? Don't wanna lug it around? Be a
boyscout.Your friends wanna keep something in it? Make THEM carry it. ;) PLUS
you can fold it away when/if you don't need it!
You
see them all the time now! Check these cute ones out! cute AND easy to put
away!
9.
SUN GLASSES
for
OBVIOUS reasons
10.
SMALL PICNIC BLANKET/SARONG
General
admission ticket? No seats? This is the PERFECT solution! Good old fashion banig works too!
11.
A CAP OR HAT
We
suggest trucker caps or straw fedoras that will allow the top of your head to
breath!
12.
PIN LIGHTS/GLOW STICKS/OTHER FUN THINGS
For
pure delight and fun.
They
might sell some at the venue. but save some money and bring some of your own!
Festival prices are always hiked up!
- Organize
a "meet up place" with you and your friends!
In
such a congested area, sending texts are difficult. Before you go forth into
the fun, agree on a place for you all to go if(when) you get separated from
your friends!
-
On
THAT note! Use the Buddy System
We've
all used it since we were little. It's been around for years because it works!
Stick to it! :)
Go
around the site, check out the booths, you don't wanna miss out on the
activities! PLUS you should probably find out where the toilets are. ;)
Its
summer time! Be safe under the sun!
SO
important. Drink lots of water. This is KEY.
Use
the official #hashtags! Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are HUGE at big events
now, the promoters, the bands and the audience LOVE seeing the stream. The
interaction is GREAT! ;) (PLUG: Follow the TWI Facebook/Twitter/Instagram :
@TicketWorldInc.)
There
will be crowds of people, partying, fist pumping and dancing, a simple
"Excuse Me" or "Pardon Me" is always the best way to go!
Nobody likes being pushed or shoved.
there
will be proper trash receptacles. USE THEM. Respect the space.:) It makes it a
better experience for EVERYONE.
And most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!!
Check
out some of these other blogs with GREAT festival tips and info!!
The
Festival Guy
This
guy has been to festivals around the world! He's got great tips and articles on
soo many different events!
Hipster
on a budget?. ;)
Buzzfeed
never fails!!
DIYs
for the Music Festival Goer
23
Music Festival Hacks That Will Make Your Experience Way More Fun
For Tickets. Ya'll know where it's at ;)
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