There is countless excitement and good times that revolve around electronic dance music festivals as a whole. However, there are some potentially negative experiences that can come from carelessness or negligence.
If not paid attention to these can have detrimental effects on the experience.
Caution is recommended throughout the adventure but it can be difficult to remain focused enough at all times to remain cautious.
While there are multiple things that are considered mistakes while attending music festivals, 10 mistakes to avoid stand out above the rest.
Below are 10 mistakes to avoid when attending a music festival.
Taking Unknown Substances
It is possible for people at EDM music festivals to stumble across some rogue substances throughout their festival journey. A terrible mistake to make is to use/ingest unknown substances. Whatever the rogue substance is may appear as something that it really is not. It is highly recommended to not take substances that were found while attending an EDM event.
Forgetting Water and Sunscreen
Water is the essence of life. Even though many of the festivals have a water supply area, it is a good idea to bring plenty of bottled water to store at your camp.
Hydration is the key to a successful music festival journey. Equally important to water is sunscreen. Sunscreen is of vital importance. A sunburn can occur pretty rapidly and 3 days of joy can turn into 3 days of misery relatively quick.
Forgetting Car or Tent Location
Walking around searching for a lost car or tent can be an exciting adventure all in itself, so it is not the worst mistake one could make. If the journey becomes endless and the search never ends, loss of patience is inevitable.
It is best to use permanent landmarks to pinpoint a need to know locations such as tent and vehicle locations. Don’t miss out on what you paid money to see by not making note of this simple detail.
Careless Personal Hygiene
Avoid being the smelly person at the EDM festivals. Just don’t do it. Demonstrate proper personal hygiene.
Being Careless with Money and Valuables
Keep money and valuables in a secure location. Book bags are a great way to travel with bulkier items of value such as cameras and recording devices. Losing cash or valuables is a great way to put a damper on the festival experience.
Stealing
This is a mistake regardless of location or situation. Just don’t do it. Stealing is bad, terrible, and unacceptable. Do not make this mistake ever, especially at a music festival.
Picking Fights
Don’t be that person. EDM festivals are a place for unity and togetherness, not violence or fighting. Avoid this mistake at all costs. If you have a problem with this, do everyone a favor and stay at home.
Careless Hookups
With loosened inhibitions it is easy to get lost in the moment and partake in forming physical relations with less precaution than normal. Preparation is a must while attending EDM festivals; bring plenty of condoms for preventive measures and use caution when getting freaky with anyone.
The last thing anyone wants to bring home from a festival is an unexpected surprise.
Taking Too Much/Mixing Substances
While drug use in the EDM community is not nearly as widespread as it is believed to be by the public, it is a definite reality.
It can be very dangerous for inexperienced people to partake in using club drugs. Very bad consequences can occur if the proper dosage is exceeded. Even more dangerous is mixing substances.
Certain party drugs can have serious effects when mixed with other substances. It is wise to be educated on proper dosages and potentially harmful dosages.
The best way to attend a music festival is to stay away from drugs and let the experience supplement the euphoric feelings naturally.
If drug use is in the game plan be very cautious not to take too much or mix the substances. It is a mistake to avoid at all costs.
Being a Vibe Killer
Vibe killers come in so many various forms. Everybody is having fun living life outside of their normal reality. The freedom does not give people the unadulterated right to act like jerks. Nobody likes a jerk, and while there is a time and place for everything, do not be the vibe killer.
These are just a few mistakes to avoid while attending a music festival. Fun is the name of the game. There are great times to be had and lives to be changed. Do your best to be the best person you can be and realize your are experiencing something that most people dream of.
Just stay mindful and do your best to make good decisions.
What advice do you have? Be sure to leave us a comment and let us know which mistakes you avoid at music festivals.
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