Comments on: How to Prepare for a Summer Music Festival

By: What Was Lollapalooza’s Biggest Health Issue? « Live Fix

What Was Lollapalooza’s Biggest Health Issue? « Live Fix — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:45:14 +0000

[...] I’ve had them before when I covered Lollapalooza. And it seems that, yet again, the unfortunate build up of puss and mucous on the surface of the feet of roving music fans kept the first aid staff at Lollapalooza 2009 busy. Do yourself a favor and keep your festival feet happy and healthy here and plan ahead for your next festival here. [...]

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By: andrew

andrew — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:05:25 +0000

don’t plan on actually getting sleep if you’re camping
using sunscreen is NOT just for wimps
people take their bladder and bowel movements VERY seriously
have an inviting personailty. pretty much everyone is like minded if they’re there and chances are you’ll meet a lot of really amazing people if you allow yourself to
water = life

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By: Workout Planet

Workout Planet — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:28:01 +0000

Very good tips here, The only I don't agree with is "Make time to chill", I try to sleep as little as possible when I go to music festivals…………..I would say , make the most out of it

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By: ie

ie — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:49:55 +0000

should have done this in april

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By: zeeol

zeeol — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:45:16 +0000

However, a fairly awful guide that states every obvious decision sub-consciously made by EVERY festival goer, regular or not.

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By: Free Apple Gear

Free Apple Gear — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:15:53 +0000

Great Tips. I plan on going to a festival next year and all of this should come in handy.

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By: Joe | A New Band A D

Joe | A New Band A D — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:54:16 +0000

My festival top tips start and end at "Toilet Paper". It comes in useful for the obvious stuff, but if you've ever been to a music festival in northern Europe, you'll know the rainy, muddy perils involved. Toilet paper can fix a myriad of water 'n' mud problems, and can also be used as impromptu earplugs if you happen to be unlucky enough to camp next to the moron who plays bongos until the ecstasy wears off at 7am…. Joe – http://www.anewbandaday.com

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By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:41:38 +0000

One of the key things I've learnt to take with me on festivals I've been to over numerous years include imodium. You never know what your gonna be eating from the stalls at the festivals and in my experience you'll waste a whole festival if you don't watch out!

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By: MrManager

MrManager — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:24:01 +0000

should have done this in april

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By: anonysumo

anonysumo — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:54:05 +0000

Best idea I've found is plan not to leave. Festivals are crowded, there can be long lines for anything, and quality of facilities or vendors is a gamble. Prepare for the weather (poncho, sunscreen, etc.), comfort (water, low-back folding chairs, blankets), food (snacks, money and caffeine!), and whiz every chance you get. We're loaded up at these things like snails with our homes on our backs, but we also enjoy every minute. Rest and car chargers have been invaluable, as has been a shady camp shelter at some of the sunnier events.

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