Navigating Safety on Italian Streets: A Concise Overview

Music festivals have been around for a long time and are constantly growing and evolving. People all over the world attend different kinds of music festivals throughout the year. These events are a great way to enjoy live music, spend time with friends, and have fun; however, music festivals can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken beforehand to prepare. Here are a few safety tips to take note of the next time you buy tickets for a music festival.

 

The first tip to remember is to stay hydrated. Most music festivals are outdoors in warm weather, and it’s easy to forget to drink water. Remember to constantly have water with you and make it a priority to stay hydrated. Drinking alcohol combined with the heat can be a dangerous combination if you aren’t drinking enough water. Pack a water bottle with you or buy one as soon as you can upon arriving at the festival.

 

A second essential tip is to organize a meeting place and time for you and your friends. Music festivals are often extremely crowded, and it can be easy to lose your group in the crowd. By setting a meeting plan it ensures that your group ends up back together at some point. If someone from your group gets lost, everyone can meet back up at the same pre planned meeting location.

 

A third thing to remember when planning to go to a music festival is to prepare to be in a compact area surrounded by lots of people. It is possible for people to experience claustrophobia or feel uncomfortable standing so close to tons of people at once. In case that occurs, it is important to mentally prepare beforehand to be in a crowded environment, practice a few coping mechanisms, and go to the festival with people you feel safe and comfortable around. Don’t hesitate to leave the crowd if you want to get a breather and have time to yourself.

 

Music festivals can be overwhelming, but there are so many ways to make sure you have a fun and safe experience. If at any point on the way, during, or leaving a music festival you feel unsafe, the Viola app is there to make sure you are ok. There is a volunteer ready to talk you through your experience and make sure you make it home safely.

 

Article by Valerie Hudson