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5 Ways To Prepare For A Music Festival

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If you’re going to a music festival, you’re looking forward to seeing all your favorite bands, the adventure with your friends, and the memories you’re going to come home with.

It feels like a buzzkill to break from these fantasies and think about what you need to do to get ready, but you’re creating a better experience in the long run.

Responsible preparations will prevent problems you’re scrambling to fix when you’re already there, so you can cut loose and have the time of your life.

1. Get Ready for the Drive

We often forget how much we depend on our cars and tires. If they’re cared for, they’ll give you a smooth journey to your destination. Neglected tires can give out, leaving you stranded or in an accident. If there is an issue with your car, you want it fixed before a long trip, not in the middle of it.


Get a professional set of eyes on your tires. If it turns out that you’re due for a new set, do a little research to ensure you get high-quality tires. Review sites such as Tire Forge provide a wealth of information so that you are equipped to make an informed decision.

Finally, get them rotated and inflated. These are the two most crucial aspects of tire maintenance. Remember, your safety and mobility depend on these precautions.

2. Research Your Location

You don’t want to be out in the middle of nowhere and trying to get directions from a phone that’s losing connection.

Modern technology provides so many conveniences, but we can’t rely on it to the point that we’re helpless without it. Bring a map and write the directions down so you can be confident you know where you’re going no matter what. Being off your phone for directions will also help you avoid the dangers of distracted driving if notifications pop up while you’re on the road.

3. Pack Correctly

Music festivals may last only a day or nearly a week. No matter the length, ensure you have enough clothes to last, so you don’t find yourself searching for a clothing store or laundromat.

Next, have your tickets handy. That seems obvious, but it can get lost in the shuffle easily if you don’t put them somewhere you’ll remember.

You’ll also want to bring a backpack to carry essentials with you. Here are some must-haves for the festival.

• Water
• Cash (Keep this somewhere discreet)
• Preservable Snacks
• Tents
• Sleeping Bags
• Noise-canceling headphones (They’ll help you sleep amidst all the noise)
• Portable charger

Most importantly, don’t bring anything you’re afraid of losing.

4. Time to Get into Shape

These festivals are all about standing and walking. You won’t find many places to sit. And while it may not seem like a big deal at first, doing that all day could lead to overexertion and health complications.

Build up your endurance in the weeks before you go so a few days of the festival won’t knock you out.

5. Know Which Acts You Can’t Miss

Many people go to a music festival for one artist in particular. If you’re in a group, decide amongst yourselves precisely who you are going to see and plan out the time it will take to get from one stage to the next. This way, you won’t miss out on the entire reason you went there.

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Have Fun!

Don’t let an exciting trip leave you on the side of the road or gasping for breath. If you prepare for the festival properly, you’ll be ready to embrace a carefree spirit throughout your trip. You’ll be able to remember the festival as the lovely memory it should be, not the time your car broke down or you got sick. So take time to get ready, and have a great time.

By Erick Ycaza

Hi, my name is Erick Ycaza. I have a BA in Advertising & Graphic Design. This blog is to provide you with daily music news and share my personal style. Surprisingly, I have been blogging and writing about music since 2007.

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