We’re in the peak of the summer and loving it. Some of our highlights have been the great selection of gigs in Millenium square, Hyde Park Picture House reopening its doors and soaking up the sun in some of the Headingley beer gardens. We can’t wait for the best part of the year – Leeds Fest! Tickets first went on sale in December and we’ve been patiently waiting for the festival to roll around.
We want to make sure that you get the most out of the festival so our team are sharing our festival fails, festival favourites and top tips to get you through.
Festival Fails
“I don’t remember how, but I got separated from my mates then lost my phone. I had to walk alone for two hours in the dark until I could find our tent.”
“I had to watch my drunk friends throw up and was solely responsible for looking after them”
“I lost my phone and keys somewhere in the field and spent far too much money. I never got them back.”
“I tried to use a she-wee whilst drunk and it did NOT go well”
“I dropped my phone in the portaloo, safe to say I had to fork out for a new one after the festival”
Festival Favourites
“I was coming off an illness so decided not to drink. It was so nice to be able to catch all the acts I wanted to see and remember every moment of it.”
“I remember every single detail so clearly and found a sober like-minded group to share the fun with”
“I made good memories and actually remembered the night.”
“I woke up without a hangover and was ready to see more bands”
“I saw the lead singer of my favourite band in the crowd for another singer and managed to hold a conversation with them and get a photo”
TOP TIPS
- Drink plenty of water between drinks
- Mix it up with mocktails
- Decide on a designated meeting point with friends
- Use a flag as an easy way to locate your tent
- Familiarise yourself with the festival’s safety points
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you or a friend gets into a messy situation
- Pack a reusable water bottle
- Sip your drinks slowly one at a time
- Plan which acts you want to see and share the schedule with your friends