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What Not to Do at Music Festivals

A Few Tips to Keep the Festival Experience Pleasant

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What Not to Do at Music Festivals

After spending the weekend at ACL (Austin City Limits Music Festival, for those outside of Texas), I noticed a few trends that weren't so pleasant. You're obviously going to see just about everything at a music festival, but there are some things that can easily be avoided...


Be Rude When Trying to Push to the Front

The majority of people at music festivals want to make it to the front row. Some, however, have a lot more motivation than others. If you happen to be one of these people, please remember this one thing: be nice. Being rude and aggressive usually doesn't end well in a crowd full of strangers.

Spend the Entire Concert Posting Snapchat Stories

Sure, I get that you want to document the experience and all, but don't waste the majority of the concert taking Snapchat videos. The purpose of posting a bunch of snaps to your story is really just so other people can see that you're having a good time. And wouldn't you rather actually have a good time enjoying the music than spending the entire concert worried about making sure your friends can see something they can probably find on YouTube?

Leave Your Group


This one's pretty key because getting separated from your group is easy to do at a large festival. Even if you just want to grab a snack or go to the restroom, the buddy system is a must.

Wear Cargos

No, no, no, and no. I saw a guy this weekend with a water bottle shoved in both the left and right pocket of his cargo shorts. Sorry, but cargos are still unacceptable and (fingers crossed) will be for the foreseeable future. A backpack is a simple alternative if you're looking for convenient storage space, plus it won't severely damage your street cred.


Wear Heels

R.I.P to your feet if you decide to wear heels. The majority of your time spent at music festivals will involve you walking around and standing up for hours on end. Therefore, wear comfortable, flat shoes that won't have you hobbling back home. Yes, heels are cute and pull outfits together, but you're going to be standing in a sea of strangers who more than likely won't be looking down at your feet.

Wear Large Backpacks

Maybe I'm missing something but I really don't think it's necessary to carry a large backpack at music festivals. Pack as light as you possibly can and if you do bring a backpack, choose one of the small, lightweight variety. No one is going to appreciate your oversized baggage when you're bouncing up and down in front of them and your backpack is violently bumping against them.

Makeout With Someone (Especially a Rando)

This really goes for any public situation, but I think it's important to call attention to this issue at music festivals. The majority of everyone is already within each other's personal space and would prefer to not share that space with two people making out. Sorry, this is not an Ice Breakers commercial.

Projectile Vomit Onto the Crowd

(Sorry, no picture needed for this one.) If one of your friends even slightly seems like they might get sick, please, find the nearest exit and escort you and your friend on over there. I know sometimes it can be tricky to get out of a crowd, but for you, your friend's sake, and everyone else's, do your best to make it out before you know what happens.

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