Festival Blog
Guides, packing tips, interviews and news from the UK festival scene.
Guides · 5 min read
How to Choose the Right Festival for You
Line-up is the worst way to choose a festival. Size, site, crowd and camping set-up matter far more.
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Guides · 5 min read
What's the Difference Between a Music Festival and a Boutique Festival?
Both play music in a field. Almost everything else about them is different.
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Packing · 5 min read
What Are You Not Allowed to Take Into a Festival?
Glass, gazebos, drones and disposable barbecues are the usual casualties. Here is what UK festivals typically…
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Guides · 5 min read
How Do Festival Wristbands Work?
Why they're non-transferable, what RFID actually does, and what to do if yours breaks or comes off.
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Guides · 5 min read
Day Ticket vs Weekend Camping: Which Should You Choose?
Camping is cheaper per day and gives you the full experience. Day tickets give you a real bed. Here's how to d…
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How Far in Advance Should You Book Festival Tickets?
Some festivals sell out in an hour without a line-up. Others have tickets on the gate. Knowing which is which…
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How to Stay Cool and How to Stay Warm at a British Festival
A UK festival can deliver sunburn and shivering in the same twenty-four hours. Here's how to be ready for both…
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Festival Toilets: How to Survive Them
They have a fearsome reputation, most of it earned. Here's how to make them a non-issue for your whole weekend…
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Guides · 5 min read
Eating Well at a Festival on a Budget
Festival food is good and expensive. Here's how to eat properly for three days without living on chips or spen…
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