Seen lots of festival first timers asking Q's on here, so have put together a few tips that may get overlooked. Veterans please add your own tips in the comments!

1. Don't be a dick.

2. If someone else is being a dick, move on and don't let it spoil your experience. If required get a Bunnymans to calm down, but save your energy for the good stuff.

3. Have your group learn each others health issues such as allergies, and how to treat things accordingly, e.g. calm panic or asthma attack/handle seizure/use epi-pen etc. Make sure epi-pens/inhaler etc brought at all times.

4. If you or someone else is unwell after taking illegal drugs, get help immediately - you will not be in trouble. If they have some of whatever they took left, keep and give to medical staff to help with treatment identification. Narcan keeps getting mentioned by American Redditors - I don't think opiods (may be OOTL please correct me if so) are much of a problem with party drugs in the UK, but doesn't hurt to carry it.

5. Keep hydrated - remember caffiene and alcohol dehydrate you. Dehydration is most of what a hangover is, but hydration is just as important when not drinking to avoid feeling like crap esp when dancing and when hot weather.

6. Have fun, live in the present, and let go whilst capturing mental pictures and core memories - it all goes so fast and without being too dramatic festivals are one of life's highlights IMO, so you want to remember it.

7. You won't really remember being [insert any uncomfortable issue e.g. tiredness here] once home and rested so ignore that as much as you can within reason, obvs don't fully neglect yourself.

8. Take care of your feet as bad blisters are impossible to ignore. Youtube haplaband + benzoin tincure method if you struggle with blisters. Ffs don't wear new Docs.

9. Set an emergency meeting place for both in the arena and at The Village (a.k.a. District X), then if split up and no phone signal etc. you can meet back up quickly rather than having to trek back to your tent and wait.

10. Set up your phone's version of 'Find My Phone', memorise your login deets and have GPS turned on for it to work. Save a photo of yourself (and ideally the others you are at the festival with) as your lock screen then person who finds knows they're returning it to the right person.

11. What 3 Words your tent, also take note of landmarks in case without use of phone. Flags/windsocks/lights tied to your camp are helpful.

12. Bring a roll of bin bags and put rubbish directly into them, bring to bin once a day. Blows my mind how many people's camps give Crack Fox vibes when it takes so little effort. Also, use for clean clothes (sealed to protect from getting wet), and for dirty clothes to stop your tent getting as manky.

13. Always have pocket tissues on your person. You do not want to end up wiping your arse with a sock. Personally I bring a bum bag with (may seem excessive but is still handsfree, improves my enjoyment of the festival, and saves money): • Reusable lightweight bottle (clipped to strap) • Pocket Tissues • Hand Sanitiser • SPF Lip Balm • Mini Suncream • Mini Wipes • Non-drowsy antihistamines • Paracetamol & ibuprofen • Heartburn tablets (Omeprazole is best) • Disposable poncho (only of no rain forecast, otherwise bring a light waterproof coat and tie to bumag/round waist as disposable ponchos enviromentally crappy and SWEATY) • Little torch rather than relying on phone torch in grim toilets - risk of dropping • Cheap sunglasses • Hair bobbles, clips, and pins • Bank/credit card(s) in secure inner pocket on own - can't accidentally knock it out when grabbing something else then • £20 in fivers - it's a cashless festival but doesn't hurt (Boomtown was cashless but had some independent charity things I wished I'd had a bit for) • Baccy with more papers and filters than you need as others inevitably will, plus at least 4 lighters IYKYK • Lollipops and kandi bracelets for swaps/nice thing to give strangers - drinks are too expensive for me to buy randos and I am an overly generous person esp. when drunk

TLDR: Don't be a dick, take care of yourself and those around you, have essentials on hand, hydrate, and enjoy.

With all the new people attending rockville. what are some tips and tricks you can pass along to help them be safe . There where so many people dropping out from day one due to heat. while crowd surfing and being dropped. Let them know things the can do or bring with them to help keep this from happening. And give this some upvotes so more people will look at this.

I'm going to my first multi-day festival and camping solo. Any tips for staying safe in a tent alone at a festival?

Edit: wow guys! Thank you for all the great advice! I hope the people I meet are as wonderful as you! :)

This is coming from personal and observed experiences:

1. Know your limits

This can apply to fatigue, hydration, booze, or drugs. If you're unsure if you can handle the next round or are already feeling a bit off, just play it safe and hold off. I'm sure the last thing you wanna do is find yourself being airlifted or carted away from the festival right before your favorite band goes on.

2. Seek help

If you've accidentally gone over your limit or are worried about something strange, go to one of the medical tents and be honest about what you took and what's wrong. I know it can be scary but it's better to confide in the medics than risk the aforementioned airlift.

3. Speak up

While WTR has a rad community, it doesn't stop some real creeps from snaking their way into the crowd. Same goes for other festivals. So, if you're receiving unwanted attention (physical or otherwise), speak up! I know it can be scary and you might feel isolated but I can assure you that won't be the case for long. Just remember that you're surrounded by a community known for moshing as an outlet. (This post does not condone violence.) Note: If you aren't confident you will be heard over the music, grab someone for help. Get their attention so they know you need help.

I hope this helps people remain safe and rockin'!

Keep an eye out for your health and others around you also. Remember to stay hydrated and if you get a chance to be smacked by an SOS pouch or two(lmao). Use them or keep them on you for if you or another needs them. While at DC I noticed a festival veteran alone at the time, that was light headed and dehydrated. My fiancée and I got them some water and I helped them to the medical tent to be checked out. Keep an eye out for yourself and others so we can have good/favorable time at these events and others too.

hello girls!

I am planning to head to chicago for lollapalooza next month ! I have been to regular concerts before, but never to a festival. I will be going with friends. I am a bit anxious though, especially since I know those types of crowds can get a little bit crazy. I will not be drinking or taking any substances.

Any tips, tricks, and general things to know??

Thanks !

After overcrowding at EDC year after year and what’s happened at other fests like Bonnaroo, we started a petition demanding real safety reforms from Insomniac and Live Nation.

This isn’t anti-festival—it’s pro-raver safety. Sign or share: 👉 https://www.change.org/Deadsoberpodcast

With more and more concerts being announced, i would like to remind everyone to stay safe in crowds, especially in pit sections. crowd crushes can happen in a flash so be aware of your surroundings and stay safe. Please be kind and courteous to your fellow fans! everyone is there to see the same artists we know and love, so let’s do our part to make sure us and our fellow fans have a great night! that being said here are some concert tips that i’ve gathered from my experiences!

1. be prepared for and dress for the weather! with many events being outdoors as parts of festivals or stadium/arena shows, it’s important to dress comfortably to make sure you have a good time. make sure you are ready for the weather. i recommend bringing a baseball cap and a water bottle at the very least if you’ll be outside. what i did last year for outdoor summer concerts was bring a handheld fan and a hiking water pack.

2. make sure you’re aware of your surroundings. With festivals and shows that have standing sections it is possible that you may be in a space that is very crowded and for kpop shows the audience ranges from young to old so make sure that you don’t accidentally elbow someone or accidentally miss a kiddo who’s by your feet. (speaking from experience because i almost wiped out a kid at stray kids’ lolapalooza performance)

3. if you see something say something. In large crowds you may notice someone pass out, start a fight,any other kind of emergency. at that point you and the people around you need to help get the staff’s attention as it gets harder for them to spot things like these in large crowds. You can use your phone’s flashlight to signal that someone needs help and get the people around you to help get the staff’s attention. We are all here to have a good time so let’s do our part to make sure we’re all safe too!

4. be kind and courteous to staff. The staff are there to do their jobs and make sure we have a good experience, so try your best to listen and be respectful of them as well. The staff are also there to make sure we are safe as well so please make sure that your behavior is not what is causing the staff to have to become overwhelmed. as fans we represent the people who we stan, so let’s set a good example and lead by example.

5. be kind and courteous to your fellow fans! people travel from anywhere and everywhere to see their favs, and spend lots of money and time to get there, so try your best to make sure EVERYONE has a good time by being kind and respectful. Especially in venues where the audience is all standing, be mindful of your space and others’ space. Especially as crowds get larger, you’ll need to be more careful because conflict can arise a lot faster/easier.

6.Know when you may need to leave a crowd. I assure you that it is better to be further back in a crowd if that is more comfortable. When i saw stray kids at lolapalooza, the crowd was getting so tightly packed that i could no longer see the stage or screen and could barely move at all. It was also 90 degrees out. So i left that part of the crowd and moved further back to a place where i could both see the screen and could stand comfortably, and i still had an amazing experience. On the flip side when i saw dpr in chicago, i had stayed in a tightly packed crowd and i was also anxious the entire time because i was just getting shoved around. Feeling uncomfortable in the crowd while watching your fave is only gonna distract you from having fun!

5. be mindful of what you’re holding! if you have a lightstick or poster, holding it up too high or moving it around to aggressively can become a hazard and can ruin other people’s experiences as well. i suggest holding these items at chest level to make sure you don’t block someone else’s view.

Have a great concert season y’all! Stay safe and have fun!

Veteran festival medic here! Want to have your most FUN Escapade ever? Consider these hot safety tips!

• Wear flat closed toe, closed heel shoes with socks that lace up. Toe injuries are awful.

• Put something over your damn nipples, even if it's just bandaids. So many ripped nipples...

• Bring earplugs! The first aid tent will not provide them, and in years past, no on-site vendor sells them

• First Aid tent also does not provide sunscreen or ANY meds. No Tylenol. No Advil. Don't ask. The answer is no.

• Don't do dr*gs. Seriously. If you choose to use...

• Pick ONE experience. Don't do a bunch of stuff at same time.

• Buddy system! If you're getting messed up, have a comparatively sober friend responsible for you, and then switch for the next night. Be sure your buddy knows what you think you took and when you took it. It helps a LOT to have clues as to what might be going on, and only one friend per patient is allowed in the tent

• Write any medical conditions, list of prescription meds you take, and emergency contact info on a card or in the phone of your designated buddy. It's really hard to get this info out of you if you're tripping balls and yelling at the hat man

• Watch your caffeine intake. Multiple energy drinks are a recipe for a date with paramedics as your heart rate reaches that of a hummingbird

• Do not pre-load on @lcohol. You risk being denied entry, and it's a recipe for pooping your pants once you're inside the gates. Yes, this happens

• Eat regularly and hydrate. If consuming alcohol, pace yourself by making at least every second drink water

• If you spot someone who isn't ok, have one person stay with them and send another to alert any staff member (security, FA, etc) for dispatch. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get help.

• First Aid tent is for more than first aid. Being followed by a creeper who won't leave you alone? First Aid tent. Been assaulted? Come see us and we will get police. Having a panic attack, immediate mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide? We are here for you

• First Aid are NOT here to judge. We've seen it all. We treat every patient with respect and dignity no matter what you've taken or the choices you've made. We will be nice to you. Please be nice to us

• EDIT: One last tip is to set your phone unlock to face or fingerprint. That way, if you wind up at the tent alone and are unable to remember your passcode or are unconscious, we can open it using biometrics to answer the texts of your concerned friends. And if you are the concerned friend, PHONE. We can pick up incoming calls even on phones we can't unlock.

Hoping not to meet you this weekend! Have a safe, fun festival, y'all!!!!!