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Posted on: 15.05.2013 by Neil Kenig
Going to my first festival this weekend. Any advice?
Jerica Salava
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
Yeah, its not a race... enjoy the day cus the evening -time is really when things come to life...!!! and get Craaaaaaaazzzyyyyy.

God I love festivals. Playing few in uk this summer, namely Kendal Calling as I am their resident/in-house DJ.

Not going to Glastonbury this year for the first time in a run of 14 (20 in total) which is quite upsetting as it is mine and my fiances favourite place ON EARTH in fact I proposed at Glastonbury 2011, but we get married this saturday so we had to forgo Glasto this year.
Our wedding is Glastonbury themed
Congrats on the wedding. Sounds like it's gonna be a fun time.

I just went to a wedding and the groom asked me to bring my laptop. After midevening when the old folks and kids went to bed at the hotel, the house they rented for the wedding turned into a evening club and I had one of the best sets of my life. Packed floor till 5am.

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Werner Bile
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by djproben
OK I've heard of "money" but what are the other two things? I'm heading to festival land in a couple days and I'd hate to be caught unprepared....
bog roll is toilet paper, I have no idea what wellies are.
Werner Bile
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
With that lineup I'd take noise-isolating headphones and an iPod tbh.
lol so true
Gaynell Rydberg
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by Crem Brule
Did Wruce make it back in one piece?
Hehe. I'm assuming you're referring to EDC. For those unaware:
http://www.thissongslaps.com/2013/05...t-edc-ny-2013/
Danae Dumler
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by Crem Brule
Wellies, money, bog roll! with those items you will survive, forget any one of them and you are doomed!
OK I've heard of "money" but what are the other two things? I'm heading to festival land in a couple days and I'd hate to be caught unprepared....
Neil Kenig
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
Oh come on, that was funny
There's just no Drum and Bass shows in my area.
Neil Kenig
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by Crem Brule
Did Wruce make it back in one piece?
Lol. Yeah I made it. I had a good time. Thanks for all the advice everyone.
Dedra Kreinbring
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
With that lineup I'd take noise-isolating headphones and an iPod tbh.
Just not necessary
Doreen Schurle
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by Wruce Bayne
Yeah, I def will Crem.
The line-up is okayish.

Zion I from 11:30 to 12:15
Baauer from 1:15 to 2:15
Porter Robinson from 3:15 to 4:15
Steve Aoki from 5:15 to 6:30

Should I try and push to the front or just get where I can?
With that lineup I'd take noise-isolating headphones and an iPod tbh.
Rana Rigling
16.05.2013
Originally Posted by Big Panda
Leeds Fest can seem pretty like it at some points .
Yeah, since it moved to Temple Newsham it doesn't happen much these days but back when it was in Bramham Park you were pretty much guaranteed unrest on Sunday. The riots in 2002 were pretty crazy; chilling out at camp with police choppers flying overhead was quite surreal. Heard that 2005 was even worse with riot cops having to be bought in.

Still rather go Leeds than Reading though. Fuck Reading.

@OP You'll have a great time, remember to talk to randoms, you'll meet some awesome people. Make sure you've got enough money to get yourself essentials or in case of emergency. You might believe you can save some cash by bringing all the stuff you need with you but trust, shit gets broken/lost/eaten by bears... you will be glad to have some safety money. Final thought, prepare yourself (mentally) for the toilets/long drops. They are not pleasant.
Elvis Woodis
16.05.2013
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
Truth^^

Also, and this is dependent on your location, sunblock, suncream. I have seen WAY to many people have their festival ruined by an afternoon drinking in the sun. Standing around in the sun watching bands one minute, face down in a tent crying the next.

Trust me, I am a festival expert.

Congrats Karlos!

I actually had a Glasto ticket but gave it up - one I didn't fancy it this year because of the lineup - and two, I believe I may enjoy it more when I'm a little older. Next year maybe.
Jerica Salava
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
Yeah, its not a race... enjoy the day cus the evening -time is really when things come to life...!!! and get Craaaaaaaazzzyyyyy.

God I love festivals. Playing few in uk this summer, namely Kendal Calling as I am their resident/in-house DJ.

Not going to Glastonbury this year for the first time in a run of 14 (20 in total) which is quite upsetting as it is mine and my fiances favourite place ON EARTH in fact I proposed at Glastonbury 2011, but we get married this saturday so we had to forgo Glasto this year.
Our wedding is Glastonbury themed
Congrats on the wedding. Sounds like it's gonna be a fun time.

I just went to a wedding and the groom asked me to bring my laptop. After midevening when the old folks and kids went to bed at the hotel, the house they rented for the wedding turned into a evening club and I had one of the best sets of my life. Packed floor till 5am.

>
Doreen Schurle
20.05.2013		Wellington boots, waterproof calf-high footwear people wear in muddy environments.
Werner Bile
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by djproben
OK I've heard of "money" but what are the other two things? I'm heading to festival land in a couple days and I'd hate to be caught unprepared....
bog roll is toilet paper, I have no idea what wellies are.
Werner Bile
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
With that lineup I'd take noise-isolating headphones and an iPod tbh.
lol so true
Gaynell Rydberg
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by Crem Brule
Did Wruce make it back in one piece?
Hehe. I'm assuming you're referring to EDC. For those unaware:
http://www.thissongslaps.com/2013/05...t-edc-ny-2013/
Danae Dumler
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by Crem Brule
Wellies, money, bog roll! with those items you will survive, forget any one of them and you are doomed!
OK I've heard of "money" but what are the other two things? I'm heading to festival land in a couple days and I'd hate to be caught unprepared....
Neil Kenig
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
Oh come on, that was funny
There's just no Drum and Bass shows in my area.
Neil Kenig
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by Crem Brule
Did Wruce make it back in one piece?
Lol. Yeah I made it. I had a good time. Thanks for all the advice everyone.
Doreen Schurle
20.05.2013		Oh come on, that was funny
Dedra Kreinbring
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
With that lineup I'd take noise-isolating headphones and an iPod tbh.
Just not necessary
Doreen Schurle
20.05.2013
Originally Posted by Wruce Bayne
Yeah, I def will Crem.
The line-up is okayish.

Zion I from 11:30 to 12:15
Baauer from 1:15 to 2:15
Porter Robinson from 3:15 to 4:15
Steve Aoki from 5:15 to 6:30

Should I try and push to the front or just get where I can?
With that lineup I'd take noise-isolating headphones and an iPod tbh.
Loyd Cilek
20.05.2013		Baby wipes for a quick 'spruce up'.

Ear plugs if you want a decent couple of hours sleep.
Yukiko Spruell
20.05.2013		Did Wruce make it back in one piece?
Neil Kenig
16.05.2013		And a fanny pack.
Neil Kenig
16.05.2013		Alright so I bring water, food, and live by the IDGAFOS creed. Got it.
Rana Rigling
16.05.2013
Originally Posted by Big Panda
Leeds Fest can seem pretty like it at some points .
Yeah, since it moved to Temple Newsham it doesn't happen much these days but back when it was in Bramham Park you were pretty much guaranteed unrest on Sunday. The riots in 2002 were pretty crazy; chilling out at camp with police choppers flying overhead was quite surreal. Heard that 2005 was even worse with riot cops having to be bought in.

Still rather go Leeds than Reading though. Fuck Reading.

@OP You'll have a great time, remember to talk to randoms, you'll meet some awesome people. Make sure you've got enough money to get yourself essentials or in case of emergency. You might believe you can save some cash by bringing all the stuff you need with you but trust, shit gets broken/lost/eaten by bears... you will be glad to have some safety money. Final thought, prepare yourself (mentally) for the toilets/long drops. They are not pleasant.
Lashawn Maycock
16.05.2013		Decent footwear, forget wellies if it's wet, too sloppy a fit.

For Glastonbury 2011, I bought some 30 quid Karrimor walking boots, very comfortable, tight fit, warm and dry, best thing ever given the weather we had until Saturday afternoon. Loads of people were losing their wellies in the mud.

Resurrecting them again for this year's Glastonbury, can't wait Fortunately, living only a few miles away from Pilton, the option to go home and have a hot shower etc is there if asolutely necessary.
Elvis Woodis
16.05.2013
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
Truth^^

Also, and this is dependent on your location, sunblock, suncream. I have seen WAY to many people have their festival ruined by an afternoon drinking in the sun. Standing around in the sun watching bands one minute, face down in a tent crying the next.

Trust me, I am a festival expert.

Congrats Karlos!

I actually had a Glasto ticket but gave it up - one I didn't fancy it this year because of the lineup - and two, I believe I may enjoy it more when I'm a little older. Next year maybe.
Hanna Ridenbaugh
16.05.2013		http://www.nhs.uk/medicine-guides/pa...ine=NytolNytol

Nytol to help you sleep comfortably.
Rolanda Clodfelder
16.05.2013
Originally Posted by johney
good footwear that can survive a lot of mud in case it rains
Cheap footwear that can be thrown in the garbage after the festival in case it rains

We all have our own way of dealing with these kinda things
Augustine Mitzen
16.05.2013		good footwear that can survive a lot of mud in case it rains
Ossie Pooley
15.05.2013		However much water and food you bring, it won't be enough.
Luciano Hyppolite
15.05.2013
Originally Posted by Crem Brule
*cough Yorkshire cough*
"yes mum i am fine, no mum i wont drop loads of acid and join a travelling circus, honestly!"
hahahahah
Mitsuko Fanucchi
15.05.2013		bring test kit

water
Arnulfo Morten
15.05.2013		aight I have a decade of festival experience.... Go buy a FannyPack with a bottle holder on it!!!! put your wallet, phone, water, chapstick, Vicks, Bandana, Whistle, Candy Bracelets, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Party Favors in it. Don't get wasted til 7:20pm. That is all i can believe of oh yea let loose and enjoy the music, be yourself no one knows who you are and your wearing a bandana lol have fun!!!
Yukiko Spruell
15.05.2013
Originally Posted by Big Panda
Leeds Fest can seem pretty like it at some points .
*cough Yorkshire cough*

the cheap mobile/cell is a great call but I kind of enjoy the getting lost for a couple of days part. Hard to do with your mum and all your mates ringing to see where you are : "yes mum i am fine, no mum i wont drop loads of acid and join a travelling circus, honestly!"
Lillia Datson
15.05.2013		If you've got one, a camelbak.
Tommy Thiner
15.05.2013
Originally Posted by Ed Paris
don
Matt Kane
15.05.2013		don

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