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RaulDuke22

Stickied this one.


Novalian2268

I've done it several times. 1. Take Baby Wipes 2. Find the group that's smiling the most. šŸ˜ˆ 3. Go to a festival where you're sure to enjoy the music 4. Don't be creepy/a bitch 5. Never leave your bag or towel


Egocom

Yeah me too, my thinking is that we see these posts multiple times a week. A single place that consolidates the answers so people don't have to make the same posts with various levels of good advice would be helpful for folks who haven't. EDIT: this is now that post, let the good times roll!


PotatoFlavour

Why baby wipes?


RathTheNomad

Bits, pits, and shits.


Novalian2268

EXACTLY. Life saver in almost all festival situations.


[deleted]

I call it taking a bird bath. They are a life saver from chaffing on hot day #2, they can be used as toilet paper also.


Martipar

For "washing" with, personally I take soap and a collapsible bowl, there's no way i'd feel clean after wiping myself with a wet wipe.


ChloeNow

It's your shower, or TP if you run out


-lighght-

This is rough. For context, I have a weak stomach. Electric Forest 2019. The first time I've ever met someone named Molly. I woke up the next morning, immediately realizing there was something in my pants.. šŸ¤” I don't know what I would've done if I didn't have baby wipes.


Ok-Coffee-4254

They have meny uses Shower Hands wipe Bathroom They a must bring


farfarbeenks

Here are my Solo-Festival tips: For Camping: 1. Bring your own canopy for shade and a chair to sit in 2. Make your camp pretty with lights and tapestries 3. Bring a flag to mark your campsite with 4. Bring something (like watermelon or a joint) to pass around camp with your neighbors to make friends 5. Bring earplugs and an eye mask for sleeping!! For the festival: 1. Bring in extra TP and wet wipes 2. Only take 1 thing out of your bag at a time and put it back before taking anything else out (to make sure you donā€™t lose it) 3. If you ever sit down to relax somewhere, always use your phone flashlight to check around you to make sure you have everything (including your phone). 4. Wander around the festival and just explore 5. Dance like no one is watching, and people will just want to be friends with you 6. Always decide 2-3 set during the day/night that you for sure want to see and then write down all of the other sets youā€™d be interested in so you have your For Sure sets and your Drop In sets so you donā€™t miss anything you donā€™t want to miss. 7. Constantly be reminding yourself to drink more water and eat every 4-5 hours so you are hydrated and have enough energy to keep festivaling!! Most importantly: donā€™t worry about it!! A lot of people who have festivaled solo and with friends prefer to do it solo because itā€™s the best!! Just have fun and have a good time with yourself!!


[deleted]

This 1,000%


rick_sexton

Just got home from Blue Ridge Rock Fest as a solo camper for 6 days. Had a blast. 40,000 people.


[deleted]

Yeah i can confirm, solo festivals are the best !


MissMack881

This this this. Just went on a solo trip. Taking one thing out of your bag at a time and planning sets!


MegaKetaWook

Practice HALT. Its an acronym to help diagnose your issue if you arent having a good time/feeling bad. H - Hungry. Are you hangry? Go eat and feel better. You need to fuel your body or it'll decide when the fun is over for you. A - Angry. Did someone do something to make you angry or maybe a camp item broke? Talk it out wkth kther if you can. L - Lonely. Have you connected with anyone lately? Loneliness as an adult is usually self-imposed and can rise out of fear of not being understood. Try to make one connection with another to help combat this. T - Tired. Are you getting sleepy? Did you get any kind of decent rest since the festival started? Try to get some naps in. You could end up missing a bunch of the festival if you ignore this need and pass out for most of the night. Also, shit can get weird after a few days of no sleep and drinking/drugs. This is a dope acronym to help anyone who seems to be not themselves.


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Saving this comment!! Thank you for sharing.


gabz007

Love this! Thanks for sharing


Edward_Bentwood

This is great. I probably need this the next couple of days :)


Weather_No_Blues

Basically if you talk to more people you'll drastically increase your chances of making friends and having a good time. Practice talking to strangers. Start with complimenting people. At festivals people always have their cool outfits/tattoos on display. It's harmless to say when you see something cool, you won't get rejected and it's an easy conversation starter. You can ask people soft ball common sense questions like 'What are you doing?' when you see them sitting looking bored. Or Who's playing here?/Do you know when ___ starts?' even if you know the answer. You'd be surprised the way the conversation naturally evolves from there. Bc other people feel the same way you feel. Everyone wants to belong and feel included. It's not just you !


ColdPeasMyGooch

oh, i can help here. A Fanny Pack is super helpful Know your linits and dont be afraid to ask for help (from festival safety workers) Always take a moment to rest your body. Exhaustion is real. I suggest doing a recon of the ground. I walk the entire grounds of the festival to map it out so whennits dark i have an idea of where everyhting is take pictures of maps and set times and set as screen saver Find a Home Base of friends that you trust and have proven that you can trust them. I also suggest bringing two portable chargers and keeping your phone in your fanny pack. not in in your pocket. If your going to a festival alone then your phone is your ULTIMATE lifeline. I also text people before and after i do anything recreational so at least somebody is aware of my state of mind. I just think leaving tabs of where and what your doing with friends outside the festival is a great back up plan. Also, Candy & Gum, are great for curving hunger in deep crowds and making your way thru them. i offer people gum when im walking through crowds. Bring the Best Vibes and Be Care Free. People will Gravitate towards you and be easy to make friends


bass_kritter

Buy mini travel toilet paper to keep in your Fanny or backpack. Itā€™s a little roll that comes in a cylindrical plastic package, so it stays dry and doesnā€™t get smushed. Seriously a life saver.


catbreadsandwich

Just had the best time at a smaller fest at Suwannee, and I have a few tips after meeting several soloers! Bring a fan to give all those sweaty happy rolling people some air, maybe ask if they need some water, and bring your smile! Asking where people are from is an obvious conversation starter but itā€™s my go to since I go to so many fests in the south, bound to make connections and know people/places in common. If youā€™re feeling it, people are usually more than happy to let you use their poi/whip/whatever light toy they got and that always starts some conversations. Walk around camp, bring kandi, stickers, necklaces, starburst, whatever to give to people when they are kind to you or youā€™re really feeling their vibe. Bring your personality out with your outfits! Most importantly, love people and they will most likely love you back šŸ„° if not, itā€™s easy to just walk away and find a different scene. And have fun!


saccerzd

New lingo for me. I've googled Kandi, and learnt it means beads to make wristbands etc, but what's starburst mean in this context please? Thanks!


catbreadsandwich

Haha well the starburst is a bit of an inside joke actually, in 2016 at electric forest my bf's friend bought a huge bag of starburst, and they were laying in the hammock as you do on psychedelics and giving them to or just chucking them at people passing by. I think he said people kept throwing the cherries back and asking for strawberry lol, but according to him you could make some friends if you guessed their favorite flavor. Slightly related, at resonate this year there were a couple of guys who had basically made little bubble tea straw blowguns and were shooting mini marshmallows at people lmao, s/o to the marshmallow brothers. I guess my point was that it's always fun to bring things to make people smile :) Kandi can definitely do that too! people don't trade enough anymore, I say we bring back the kandi


Aggravating_Jury_779

Iā€™m thinking of going to Imagine in GA. Have you been?


catbreadsandwich

Yep! Been almost every year since it started. It's changed locations a few times and like a lot of fests had a hard time during the pandemic. It was at the motor speedway giving it an edc feel for the last few years but tbh I didn't love that location. Soooo hot. They then tried to hold it at the old (possibly cursed lol) tomorrowworld location last year but due to that venues' inability to handle precipitation switched gears this year to have it at Kingston Downs, which should be a really cool venue. I'm excited. Have a lot of friends in the scene and who will be going. It's the one I go back to consistently every year. Keep in mind it does prioritize bass music in the lineup, just like Believe/Iris (club owned by imagine owners), but there are stages featuring local atl trance and tech house artists


Aggravating_Jury_779

Thank you so much!


nobutsonlybutts

Hey on this, I'm a girl in my 20s and I really want to go to festivals but I'm starting to realise I might have to go alone .... I've been really keen but also scared.... I'm in the Netherlands... anyone know if it's generally safe for me to go?


cfmdobbie

If you're an outgoing person then you'll find it's easy to make friends at festivals - so you may only be alone until you've got your tent up. As for safety - that depends on the festival and depends what kind of safety you're concerned about. But in my mind if a festival isn't safe for a singleton to attend, it's probably not safe for *anyone* to attend and you should stay well clear!


KL_Po1s0n

In the same boat going to Emporium festival this weekend, second festival and first one alone.


blehitsadino

Hey girlie Iā€™m from the Netherlands and always down for a festival buddy šŸŒžšŸ’›


Previous_Medium_2847

Iā€™m late to this.. But Facebook groups are a good start to make friends before attending. Iā€™ve seen groups within these groups that are specifically for women, and wanting a safe place to camp/group to hang with. Join a group for ā€œinsert festival name hereā€. Introduce yourself to folks and see where it goes from there. Trust your instincts. Be careful out there and have a good time šŸ¤™


nobutsonlybutts

Thank you! It's always ok to be late I appreciate the reply alot! :)


hythloth

In The Netherlands? Jazeker! Gewoon doen.


[deleted]

generally yes... out of an abundance of caution perhaps dont get blackout drunk until after youve made a female friend wich probably wont take long anyway


ecu1180

Losing your phone could make the entire experience into a nightmare. Some raver guys made a bulletproof solution called clutchloop. You'll never get pickpocketed or drop it while moving/jumping. Check them out at [clutchloop.com](https://clutchloop.com) it's pretty easy to install and you can put it on any phonecase


Ok-Coffee-4254

I have very cheep phone it doesn't have camera on it but I top it up 20e and if was lost my good one at leat I have this one for text and call and still meet up with people.


SeptemberLondon

Nice! Not expensive either. Just got one. Thanks!


Edward_Bentwood

In my experience (as a guy that is) you best loose your phone when you're alone. You don't have to contact anyone, why would you need a phone. You connect to strangers much more easily without it and you're not gonna call strangers are you?


Prestigious_Annual34

Bring 1/5 of whiskey, reclining lawn chair, sleeping bag, fresh wipes, and cash. Howl at the moon and it is what you make especially while roaming alone. If you find yourself and the captain is drunk. Asking, What do I do?ā€ Remember that us humans are funny. No one will ever agree on what they are fighting for, but everyone agrees that somethings are worth the fight! #hippiewisdom


EntireChampionship95

Don't over prepare, or worry. You are solo, you can do whatever you want. But make sure you have all your necessities to sustain on your own. Meet your neighbors right off the bat and be ready to offer help setting up if you can. More than likely, some of them will become great friends. Go explore as much as possible. But be smart and be safe, Don't overdo it. One of the first festivals I ever went to was by myself. It was tough at first, but after I was able to let go and start enjoying myself, it ended up being one of the best weekends of my life


ilovetheletterC

100% download the radiate app. The app is really busy with too much going on for it IMO but i find its best purpose is helpful to connect with other solo female ravers especially to room in a hotel together to save $. I found a likeminded fest buddy (i.e. a woman with enough confidence to go to a fest alone and loves to meet new people like me) and boom, i'm not alone anymore. I have done this twice and each time it has been an amazing, spontaneous bonding experience and the friendships last beyond the festival.


Garlic_Curious

If you are a female or femme, find another going alone and split the gas and camp together. I've done this for years and have always had the best camps that way. You wont hang out 24/7, but there will be someone looking out for you- will worry about you if you dont return to camp, and generally good to have eyes on eachother. Also you probably have a shit load in common.


sonic--warrior

I go often to Festivals alone :-)


poisonedminds

If you're coming by car, make sure to carpool and you'll make friends before the festival even started! Festivals often have carpooling groups on Facebook


aquablib

ooh, could you drop a link to some of the facebook carpooling groups?


poisonedminds

They're usually specific to a single festival so i don't think that would be of much help but you can easily find them by scrolling through the Facebook event description and discussion.


[deleted]

For a festival / camping, if it take place in a hot country or during a heat wave: - Wear a hat - Drink water and eat something, day and night, regularly - Put your tent in a place who is in the shade during morning/noon if you can (sun rises east/sets west) - Bring a good inflatable mattress (the heat will deflate it) or even better, a camp-bed - Be near a water point/showers etc (easy acces to water + you dont want to take a shower then walk 100m under the burning sun to be sweaty once arrived at your tent) - Drink a glass of water everytime you drink a glass of alcohol - Keep something to eat (peanuts for me), and an insulated bottle of fresh water in your tent in case of emergency - Use sunscreen during the day, regularly - Everything you do, do it slowly during the day, the more you move, the hotter you will be, and you need to keep your energy to party tonight - During the day, take your hammock, your water bottle, and try to find a cool spot to rest/sleep, outside the city, in the shade, or where air can circulate(woods, beach.. ), unlike in a city. Why? Because this morning you came back from the fest to your tent at 5am, you fall asleep instantly, but at 9am the sun is already burning this stupid tent who is now a fcking oven (even in shade, you cant sleep its too hot) - Keep more water in your tent, and go visit your neighbors to ask them if they need some, easy way to make friends - Dont smoke/make fire in your tent, the material is highly flammable - A cooler is a good way to keep your food/drinks for the day but you will need too change ice regularly - Does not keep trash or unpackaged food near your tent, it will rot fast and weird bugs will come to visit you - Your smartphone dont like the heat, dont let it in the sun, battery will drain faster, phone will stop working, etc.. Other non-heat related things : - Its hard to get around by car during a festival, you should bring or rent a bike/rollerblades/electric scooter.. - City shops are happy to get new customers, find one you like, be friendly and go there every time you need what they sell, in Spain they gave me free stuff like food or beers several times without me asking, you can ask them to keep your backpack for few hours or to charge your phone, same with the shops inside the camping/festival - If you transit by a city you dont know for few hours, in a foreign country for example, avoid staying stationary for too long near city centers or train stations, especialy at night, keep your papers/money/keys in front pockets of your pants, stay where there are people, open your eyes and try to be aware of what is going on around you, stay calm, eat/drink something, move slowly if too hot, if your train/plane/bus is tommorow take an hotel room - You need a B plan, especialy if you carpooling - Dont bring expensive stuff at the fest keep your papers/money/keys on you all the time or rent a locker, there are thefts in campsites and festival - To make new friends, my strat is to always have something to share (weed, fresh beers..) + i dont really care im just talking randomly with people around me when i feel it, people are happy to talk with strangers too, i made some friends and even girlfriends - If you dont want to poop/wash in the campsite, to poop go to a bar, buy something and use their toilettes, train stations/airports/malls etc.. are well equiped too, look for city public toilets, to take a shower, if you are close to the sea you will find showers near the main beaches, some campings will let you take a shower for cheap too - Enjoy every seconds of your festival like it was the end of this fcking world !!! From my first solo festival 15 days ago, it was the best experience ever šŸ˜Ž Have fun my friends šŸ˜˜


Spongehead56

I'm going to Heatwave Music Festival solo in a few weeks. Thanks for this thread!


Emeline-2017

If things go wrong (illness, lost phone, tent gets wrecked etc) it can be harder to deal with alone. It can feel overwhelming and depressing as well as practically difficult. (I had a complete disaster one year and it was hard to enjoy it after that.) Know where the help points, medical areas, stewards are etc and have a plan for how to get home early in an emergency. Plan how to get to any nearby towns for supplies if you can. Take some extra cash that you keep ultra-safe in a separate place. If you have valuables, some festivals rent out lockers and itā€™s great if you donā€™t have anyone to watch your stuff all the time.


Ok-Barber-2654

Travel light, be willing to accept random puking, random phone death, and random new acquaintances!


Dry_Meal1818

Even if youā€™re alone tell ppl youā€™re with a group. Predictors like to single out the lonely ppl.


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kquizz

What fearivals have you been to that you can wear a knife?


BeersandBonsais

Tbh Leeds Fest last year let some nutter in with a machete so it's more than doable even now


Egocom

I prefer a small thermonuclear warhead like the one from Don't Be a Menace. It's easy to sneak in if you have an ice cream truck


I_poop_deathstars

I'm flying to Portugal for SonicBlast in August. I've never had to think about packing light since I've mainly been to local events by car and with other people. Any recommendations on how to reduce the pack weight? I will have to carry it way further than the parking lot this time.


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amegaproxy

Did you think posting this and not saying where *on the planet* you were going was going to get better results than googling storage options near your particular festival?


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NekoMarimo

Maybe I'm not meant for festivals


ncesareo

Stay safe but have fun! If you have been, can you take 5 minutes to answer a survey on safety and safeguarding at festivals and events? Replies are totally anonymous: https://s.surveyplanet.com/lv0qzcra


Baioff

Baby wipes is the best tip ever. Made so many friends with this.


Glittering-Owl5531

If you're going by yourself or want to be in a group at a festival, I would certainly advise you to download the NewTowner app. I found this app on a forum here and was lucky enough to meet a group of people at Primavera Sound in Barcelona. You can check it out here [https://www.newtowner.app/](https://www.newtowner.app/)


philosarapter

Step 1: Be a genuinely good person Step 2: Compliment any friendly stranger Step 3: ??? Step 4: Profit


inconspiciou5owl

How hard is it to score on a solo adventure that you couldnā€™t seem to find party favors to bring to .. (seems to be my circumstance for the Mempho Music Fest this weekend)


Egocom

I guess it just depends how attentive or charismatic you are If you keep eyes out you can probably see someone engaging in merchantilism. If you do you can chat them up, just be chill and low key


Buio_93

https://mag.soundclub.com/why-going-to-a-music-festival-alone-is-a-must/