The festival season is looming, and the coming months will be jam-packed, from Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight festival in June to Wireless, V and Reading and Leeds later this summer. So if you have your tickets and are ready to go, check out this guide.
Festival Dos and Don'ts
Don't lose your tent!(01 of09)
This may be obvious, but in a field of tents that all look fairly similar it is very easy to forget where you pitched yours. Create a makeshift flag if you have to, so you can spot your tent from a distance. (credit:ukslim/Flickr)
Do make sure you have a secure bag(02 of09)
Carry around a secure bag with a zip and not an open bag that people can easily get their grubby hands into. A money pouch is a great idea - it may not be the most stylish of options, but at least it's a safe one. (credit:facebook/bumbagr)
Don't lose your friends(03 of09)
Amongst thousands of people, it is all too easy to get lost in the crowd. So ensure that you and your friends have a buddy system set up, so no one gets lost or left behind. (credit:Anirudh Koul/Flickr)
Do take a portable charger with you(04 of09)
If you have a smartphone (which most people do these days) you will be all too aware of the pretty much 'nonexistent' battery life it boasts. So to avoid the hassle of dead phone, take a portable charger with you. (credit:USCPSC/Flickr)
Do plan which bands you want to see(05 of09)
Different bands will be playing on different stages at the same time, so there will most likely be a clash (or two) between your favourite acts. Avoid this by making sure you are organized and plan which bands you want to see and when. (credit:cosmo flash/Flickr)
Do check the weather (06 of09)
Make sure you are weather ready and be prepared, come rain or shine! Having said that, this is England after all - so even if the (not so reliable) forecast predicts a weekend full of sunshine...I’d pack a mac or two just in case. (credit:stevec77/Flickr)
Don't take a big camera with you (07 of09)
Festivals really aren't the place for valuable items, so if I were you I would leave the DSLR at home. Big, hefty cameras aren't suitable for this type of environment. A practical smart phone will take the perfect pictures or a small compact camera. (credit:davedehetre/Flickr)
Do check where the toilets are(08 of09)
Ah festival toilets - everybody's least favourite part of the whole experience. But you will have to use them, it's inevitable, unless you have a bladder made of steel (which you probably don't) So brace yourself and locate the nearest portaloos to avoid the trouble of running around like a headless chicken looking for one. (credit:hugovk/Flickr)
Do chill out (09 of09)
Schedule some relaxation time, festivals are often very hectic, but make sure you are not on the go 24/7. Recharge your batteries once in a while, so you can head back into the chaos of things. (credit:Hatters!/Flickr)