{"id":68962,"date":"2021-04-23T10:33:03","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T09:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=68962"},"modified":"2021-04-23T10:33:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T09:33:03","slug":"attending-a-festival-in-2021-5-things-you-need-to-know-before-you-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2021\/04\/attending-a-festival-in-2021-5-things-you-need-to-know-before-you-go\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Attending A Festival In 2021: 5 Things You Need To Know Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finally, the restrictions imposed by the Pandemic are starting to lift and life is getting back to something that at least resembles normal. Of course, for so many of us, this means getting back (albeit slowly and cautiously) to seeing live events and even attending overnight festivals. Although, there are some important things you need to know and consider beforehand. Read on to find out more.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

That there will be fewer people than usual\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

First of all because of the social distancing rules, if you do get to go to <\/span>a festival this summer<\/span><\/a>, there will be fewer people than usual. This is because safe distances need to be kept between people while queuing, camping, and watching the acts on stage. This may mean that the atmosphere is a bit different from what you expect. Although you can be sure that both the patrons and acts will be so glad to have the opportunity to be there they\u2019ll do their best to make sure the vibe is as good as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Glitter is good\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

No matter what your gender identity, glitter is on the cards for almost every festival-goer this season. Rock a subtle glitter eye, or go the whole hog with face jewels and body glitter. You may even want to include glitter in your outfit or add some to your hair, just be sure to get into the spirit of things, by embracing the glitter is a good mantra!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>
Photo Credit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hygiene products are essential<\/b><\/p>\n

Keeping clean at a festival can be tricky at the best of times. However, when there is a responsibility at every festival to be as hygienic as possible to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, things can be a little challenging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With that in mind, in addition to the <\/span>typical festival-goers fare<\/span><\/a> like dry shampoo, and baby wipes, you\u2019ll want to stock up on hand sanitizer, soap, and facemasks too. Some antibacterial wipes are also a smart idea and are sure to take your own cutlery and crockery for eating and drinking, and ensure that it is washed regularly and it\u2019s only you that uses it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Be a practical planner\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

There is so much fun to be had at a festival, but there are definitely some things that can get in the way of this if you don\u2019t plan for them. In particular, you must load up on SPF because there is nothing that will ruin your good vibes quicker than a blistering sunburn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having your period when there is limited access to toilets and washing facilities can also be a real pain. That is why you may like to consider getting period delay medication before you leave. The good news is that you don\u2019t even have to visit your doctors for that anymore. Instead, you can use services that <\/span>provide online doctor assessments<\/span><\/a> in the form of a questionnaire. Many even offer express delivery so you can be sure your meds will arrive before you leave home to get your festival on!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, when it comes to having fun at a festival it\u2019s essential that you sat well hydrated. After all, hanging out with the medics in their tent is cool, but not really why you went in the first place, now is it. With that in mind, plenty of water breaks are vital, and if you are drinking alcohol be sure that you alternate between booze and water. In fact, by doing this you\u2019ll feel a lot better in the morning too which will allow you to enjoy the next day more as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>
Photo Credit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stay fully charged\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Portable power banks for<\/span><\/a> your phone are a must if you are attending a festival this summer. Indeed, many festivals have vital updates and information such as maps online, and if you can’t access these you could be missing out on crucial info.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, there is no way that you can get that all-important shot of your mate doing a silly thing to put on Instagram if your phone runs out of juice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, if you\u2019d rather not risk your smartphone worth hundreds in the middle of a muddy field there is another option. It is to get a cheap burner phone for the weekend ( make sure to load your mates and emergency contents into it, and that your mates have your new number). Then invest in some old-school disposable cameras – just imagine the fun you will have after the festival is done when you get to see your picture for the very first time?!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Finally, the restrictions imposed by the Pandemic are starting to lift and life is getting back to something that at least resembles normal. Of course, for so many of us, this means getting back (albeit slowly and cautiously) to seeing live events and even attending overnight festivals. Although, there are some important things you need to know and consider beforehand.<\/p>\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":68965,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2746,10377,16518,7],"tags":[24580,1470,2421,1899,12],"class_list":["post-68962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editorial","category-entertainment","category-festivals","category-music","tag-covid-19","tag-editorial","tag-entertainment","tag-festivals","tag-music"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/festival.jpg?fit=1280%2C853&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5yMhl-hWi","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":66726,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2020\/12\/cornbury-festival-announce-they-will-go-ahead-as-a-fully-socially-distanced-festival-in-2021\/","url_meta":{"origin":68962,"position":0},"title":"Cornbury Festival Announce They Will Go Ahead As A Fully Socially Distanced Festival In 2021.","author":"Essentially Pop","date":"09\/12\/2020","format":false,"excerpt":"Cornbury Festival have confirmed that they will go ahead as a socially distanced festival 9-11\u00a0 July 2021, unless pandemic restrictions are eased, and the festival will adhere to all government guidelines to make the outdoor summer event Covid safe. Things that could be in place, include one way systems, seated\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Concerts"","block_context":{"text":"Concerts","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/concerts\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cornbury.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cornbury.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cornbury.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cornbury.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cornbury.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":85660,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2024\/02\/how-to-throw-a-festival-in-your-own-garden\/","url_meta":{"origin":68962,"position":1},"title":"How to Throw a Festival in Your Own Garden","author":"Essentially Pop","date":"12\/02\/2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Are you dreaming of hosting an unforgettable festival but don't want to deal with crowded venues or expensive tickets? Why not bring the festival experience right to your own backyard? With some creativity, planning, and a bit of DIY spirit, you can throw an epic festival right in your own\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Editorial"","block_context":{"text":"Editorial","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/editorial\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/popup-party.jpeg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/popup-party.jpeg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/popup-party.jpeg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/popup-party.jpeg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/popup-party.jpeg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":70366,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2021\/07\/how-to-entertain-yourself-from-your-own-home\/","url_meta":{"origin":68962,"position":2},"title":"How to Entertain Yourself From Your Own Home","author":"Essentially Pop","date":"08\/07\/2021","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0Although the global pandemic is beginning to end, the world is still quite far from normality. With that considered, it would be no surprise to hear that there are still plenty of people bored, stuck inside. Everyone\u2019s been there at some stage in the last 18 months, and it\u2019s not\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Editorial"","block_context":{"text":"Editorial","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/editorial\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/home-cinema.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/home-cinema.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/home-cinema.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/home-cinema.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":83112,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2023\/07\/why-bbc-introducing-remains-a-great-gateway-for-new-artists-to-play-glastonbury\/","url_meta":{"origin":68962,"position":3},"title":"Why BBC Introducing Remains a Great Gateway for New Artists to Play Glastonbury","author":"Essentially Pop","date":"27\/07\/2023","format":false,"excerpt":"BBC Introducing has been a wonderful gateway for new artists to gain an audience and eventually make their way to the pined-for Glastonbury festival. Also referred to as BBC Music Introducing, this radio platform is an offshoot of BBC to support \u201cunsigned, undiscovered, and under-the-radar\u201d talent.\u00a0","rel":"","context":"In "Editorial"","block_context":{"text":"Editorial","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/editorial\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BBC-Introducing.jpeg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BBC-Introducing.jpeg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BBC-Introducing.jpeg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BBC-Introducing.jpeg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BBC-Introducing.jpeg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":62919,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2020\/06\/how-video-games-can-boost-your-brain-during-lockdown\/","url_meta":{"origin":68962,"position":4},"title":"How Video Games Can Boost Your Brain During Lockdown","author":"Essentially Pop","date":"11\/06\/2020","format":false,"excerpt":"During this strange and worrying pandemic era, there isn\u2019t a lot to do. Sure, times are changing a little, and we\u2019re able to do a few more things \u2013 the restrictions have been lifted somewhat, but we\u2019re still kind of limited regarding what we can and cannot do. With that\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Editorial"","block_context":{"text":"Editorial","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/editorial\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/video-game.jpg?fit=1050%2C700&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/video-game.jpg?fit=1050%2C700&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/video-game.jpg?fit=1050%2C700&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/video-game.jpg?fit=1050%2C700&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/video-game.jpg?fit=1050%2C700&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":60926,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2020\/03\/editorial-our-stance-on-live-music-during-the-current-pandemic\/","url_meta":{"origin":68962,"position":5},"title":"Editorial: Our Stance On Live Music During The Current Pandemic","author":"Lisa Hafey","date":"16\/03\/2020","format":false,"excerpt":"If there's one thing we really love here at Essentially Pop, it's going out to see live performances, to take photos (especially if we're in the press pit) and relive the experience, by writing it down and sharing it with our readers.","rel":"","context":"In "Editorial"","block_context":{"text":"Editorial","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/editorial\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid-19.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid-19.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid-19.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid-19.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid-19.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68962"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68962\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}