EDM music festivals are fun, but they also come at a price tag. If you don’t want to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars, you should consider some of these tips before attending your next EDM event.

If you’re someone who has never been to a music festival before, then it can be quite intimidating.

You may find yourself asking questions like “What do I wear?”, “How much should I pack?” and “What is there to do at the festival?”

However, if you are not familiar with all of these things, or don’t know how they work; it’s normal! All this information can add some stress and worry to your experience.

If you have the opportunity to attend your first festival with someone that has the festival experience, then it can be a great lifeline; especially at some of the bigger and more elaborate events. 

So are you ready for your EDM music festival? 

These simple tips will help you enjoy it without any hassle.

1- Check Out the Official Website

On the website, you can see what type of ticket options are available. This way, you’ll know exactly what kind of tickets you need. 

There are usually many kinds of tickets: daily tickets, general admission for more days, and VIP.

The festival’s website is a great resource, especially if it has a “frequently asked questions” section.

 You can find out when artists are performing and where they will be located so you don’t miss them.

The official site might also list the location of other services like camping, food, ATMs, or lockers for your valuables. 

It is a good idea to bring money with you.

Some festivals are cashless. At some of these festivals, you can load money onto a wristband and can use that money to purchase food and other goods or services.

If someone tells you they will be at a festival next year with no need for cash or cards, then this is an example of a cashless festival.

But others do not provide such an option, so it’s important to make sure you have enough on hand for food purchases, drinks or if something else happens that requires payment (such as the bathroom).

2 -Make sure to read the rules/policies of the festival

The festival you’re going to will have a list of policies and rules for the day.

There are some things that are essential to know before the event, such as what food and drink are allowed in, or how big your bag can be when entering.

Make sure you read these guidelines so you won’t risk getting stuck outside with no food, water, or phone battery!

If there are any restrictions on photography at the event (such as using a DSLR camera) make sure that you check this out beforehand because otherwise you may get told off by staff once inside.

3 – Organize hotel or campsite and transportation

When it comes to camping, you’ll want to get there as early as possible.

Music festivals are a great way to spend time with your friends and family members who share your love of music.

Camping out is a fun experience for those who enjoy being outdoors and prefer not having to worry about where they’re going to sleep each night.

It also gives festival-goers the opportunity of skipping long lines at the gates by allowing them entry before everyone else gets there!

Make sure that you have everything that you need when making plans for camping during your stay (remember: don’t forget any essentials!).

If this is your first time attending one of these outdoor events, it may be best if you bring an experienced camper along with you—especially if this is going to be his or her first time attending such an event either!

Be sure that all trash ends up in the appropriate containers so that our planet doesn’t become polluted even further than it already has been.

4 – Look Through the Lineup

Festivals can be a lot of fun.

But navigating the crowds, choosing which bands to see, and figuring out where your friends are is definitely something you want to prepare for in advance.

Communicating with your crew before the show starts will help everyone stay on track throughout the day.

Ask each member what artists they would like to see most and set some sort of plan as far ahead of time as possible (maybe even making a schedule).

That way if you get separated for a little bit or lose contact momentarily, at least you’ll have an idea about where to start looking for them once things really pick up speed later that night/day.

And above all else: keep it simple! It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all there is going on around you – so just remember that it’s supposed to be fun!

5- Have a Meeting Place

If you’re attending a music festival with your friends this summer, consider creating a meeting spot that everyone can easily find.

 This way if you get lost or separated from your friends during the festival, it will be easier to come back together when the day is over.

If there are any landmarks nearby your chosen meeting spot (like a specific building or statue), try to make sure they can be seen by all of you no matter where in the crowd you happen to get split up.

Even if getting lost isn’t an issue for you and your group, having some sort of plan might help alleviate any stress caused by waiting around for people who may have gotten distracted on their way back from seeing one artist instead of returning right away as planned.

And even if nothing goes wrong and everyone meets up quickly at the agreed-upon location after each set is finished, taking five minutes out of every hour between sets to regroup ensures that nobody gets left behind somewhere along the line and

6- Surround Yourself With Good People

Festivals can be an amazing experience if you’re with good people. Having a group of friends or family members around you will make sure that your time at the festival is unique, and it makes for a more personal experience.

If you’re attending festivals on your own for the first time then joining up with social groups such as Meetup groups or Facebook groups will help make sure that nobody goes in alone.

These groups allow people from all over an area (or even the world) to meet up prior to arriving at their chosen event so that everyone knows each other when

7- Be prepared to be dressed for the weather

You never know what the weather’s going to be like and things might change throughout the day.

Making sure your outfits are appropriate for whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at you is important, especially on days when an unexpected flurry could arrive without warning.

You can avoid this embarrassment by signing up for local alerts from a weather service.  Keeping tabs on when rain or freezing temperatures may hit allows you to plan ahead.

It’s important to choose clothes that you feel like wearing and which are in style.  You want to look good but also want to be comfortable while doing so.

8-  Wear sneakers!

When it comes to sneakers, you want them to be breathable, lightweight, and comfortable. – Sneakers are extremely important when you’re out dancing!

All the jumping around that you do on the dance floor will eventually cause your foot pain if you don’t have a good pair of shoes.

You should also make sure that they’re not too big or small. This can be difficult because going shoe shopping is even harder than finding pants/jeans that fit right.

When buying sneakers always remember comfort over style any day!! If your shoes aren’t comfy then there’s no point in wearing them at all so just buy something else until you find a pair that fits well and feels great on your feet! 

9- Stay Hydrated

Summer festivals are notorious for being hot and humid. So it’s important to stay hydrated at all times.

If you’re going to a festival with friends, make sure they have water too! Typically there will be water refill stations throughout the venue but bringing a bottle of your own is also recommended.

Keep an eye out for these refill stations so that you can easily grab some refreshments when needed without having to leave your area of the stage/festival grounds.

Staying hydrated while you dance the night away is more than just a good suggestion.

Most people don’t realize how easy it can be to get dehydrated and why that can be bad for your body.

Dehydration happens when our bodies are losing water faster than we replace it through beverages, making us less efficient throughout the day or even worse altogether sick.

When you do become seriously dehydrated your brain may start to feel as if there isn’t enough blood in your head causing dizziness and eventually nausea among other debilitating side effects.

10 – It will get super hot and sweaty in the middle of the crowds

If you’re feeling too hot and need to cool off, find a place that is less crowded or moves to the side of the crowd.

 But that doesn’t mean you have to stay there during those times. You can go somewhere else or just wait until the weather is better.

If you are not in the middle of these crowds, then I don’t think this is a problem for you at all.

As long as there’s someplace far away from these big crowds where no one can bother your private time and stuff like that, then I don’t see what’s wrong with going to an event on such a hot day.

11 – Tips for concertgoers (Drugs and Alcohol)

It’s easy to think of concerts as a place for fun, excitement, and music but drug use at these events has become so widespread that it deserves serious consideration

Not only are overdosed common but they can be fatal. While many people may think their drugs are pure enough not to cause any harm, you have no idea what substances you even bought.

Regardless of how safe you believe your particular dealer is, you still don’t know exactly what’s in the baggie he handed over—or how it will affect you when taken with alcohol or other drugs—and dealers themselves care only about making money from one person after another.

While some musicians and promoters do try hard to keep young fans safe by supporting information campaigns about healthy choices.

Concertgoers should be prepared for a safe and fun time by avoiding potentially dangerous substances, such as alcohol or drugs.

Drugs can come in many forms: pill, powder, or liquid. You never know what could be lurking in your drink if you’re not careful—so don’t take the risk!

It is also important to be aware of how much alcohol you consume at one time because it affects everyone differently.

The rising overdose toll serves as a wake-up call and its message is simple: You can’t rely on concert promoters to keep the fans safe, especially when drugs are involved. It is up to you.

Would you ever buy concert tickets on the streets? That’s how many young people — and addicts, including dealers who target them — get into shows with security searches in place.

Whether by producing and selling the substances or by offering “party packs” of marijuana containing rolling papers, pipes, and lighters, vendors keep washing up where there’s money to be made: near high schools, college campuses, and concerts. 

Customers aren’t always aware of what’s inside such party packs or ones bearing whimsical names like Scoobie Snax (after a well-known cartoon) as they walk away clutching them, most users plunk down $10 without knowing whether they’re buying ecstasy tablets encased in foil-stamped with icons meant to portray different scents. 

12 – Your phone

So now that you’ve got your cell phone, what do you need to know about it? First off, make sure your phone is charged before you leave. 

If you really want to use your phone, make sure it has decent battery life.

Bring with you a power bank, better known as a portable charger.

A portable charger is a kind of electronic device that you can take with you on the road. It is small enough to fit in your pocket, so you always have it on hand when your phone needs charging.

Second thing is to have fun! But try not to spend too much time staring down at your screen.

It can get boring when everyone just stares into their phones all night, and even worse if someone has an argument because they were distracted by theirs!

The third thing for sure is that your phone will be a useful device as you will record so many videos and take so many pictures. 

Just remember that while technology can be useful sometimes, it should still take a backseat every once in a while so we don’t lose sight of what really matters: having fun with our friends and family!

13 – Arrive Early

Arrive early, at least two hours before the show starts. You may want to get even earlier if it is a festival with multiple stages and you want to catch more than one band.

 It’s always a good idea to arrive early, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the layout of the festival and where your favorite acts are playing.

While waiting in line is not fun, arriving too late can mean missing out on some great performances that sell out fast or being stuck standing behind a giant group of people trying to get into an already packed venue.

 As a rule of thumb, you should arrive at the festival gates 1 ½ hour before the scheduled start time – and definitely earlier if it’s raining or you know traffic will be heavy.

Security lines can take some time to get through, too; it may take as long as 30 minutes just to enter the grounds!

Remember, if they’re letting people in at 9:30 a.m., that means there are already people waiting outside who have been waiting longer than an hour (in line plus security checks).

Your wait is bound to be shorter by arriving even earlier than recommended times for your event so don’t feel like you need to kill yourself getting there on time, but do make arriving early part of your plan.

Also, line up in a good mood if possible because every teenager behind you wrapped in multiple layers of clothing will direct a vigorously offensive remark at you as soon as you pass through all security checks.

Conclusion: 14 – Bonus tip: Don’t Be a Jerk

There is nothing worse than having to deal with an inconsiderate asshole at a concert.

You will have more fun if you are pleasant to everyone, but unfortunately, some people still don’t know how to act in public. 

We all get pissed off when we’re waiting in line for something that should take five minutes and takes half an hour, so why can’t these people do the same? Just because their friends are there doesn’t mean they need to be rude.

Treat them just like you would treat your friend who forgot his ID or didn’t bring enough money for food and drinks after the show.

If you’ve spent time on forums talking about concerts (or even just chatting), then chances are good that most of the people around you have been there before too, so don’t be afraid of making small talk with folks around you or asking someone where their favorite band is playing tonight!

Have fun !!

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