Month: May 2022

Festivals have no boundaries. So, no matter where you are, you can attend any festival in the world. Going to international festivals is more challenging than going to a local festival. You need a lot of preparation. Here are some tips that can help you to enjoy an international festival.

Pack light

International festivals are crowded. During the time of the festival, the nearby hotels and restaurants will be booked. You may have to go from one place to another in search of a hotel or restaurant.

You may also have to hop on a bus, train, or taxi. So, you should pack light. Also, people may steal things from you, and it’s better not to take anything unnecessary or expensive.

Pack well

You should pack the necessary items. These include scissors, safety pins, sunglass, a scarf or bandanna to protect your head from dust or wind, baby wipes, a phone charger, sunscreen, a wallet, a mobile phone, and headphones.

These are all useful and will come in handy. Of course, you will have to pack your clothes and shoes, but make sure you take them in a limited amount. You should carry a windbreaker too. It is like a raincoat and has a hat. It protects you not only from rain but also from wind. It will make you look good too.

 Make friends

You will meet lots of people at the festival, and you should take the opportunity to make new friends. You can meet new people at the bus, hotel, or other places. This will allow you to learn about new culture too.

Carry food and water

Though there will be lots of restaurants and food stalls at the festival venue, you should still carry light snacks and water with you. The restaurants and food stalls may be full, and you may not get a chance to sit there.

You should make sure that you have your ID on you and you know the venue of the festival and timing. As the place will be very crowded, you might get lost, so you need to be careful.

Buying concert tickets can be very frustrating. The crowd is unbearable, and there seems to be a shortage of tickets. However, with some planning, you can buy concert tickets and enjoy the show. Here are some tips that might be helpful.

Be prepared

You should start preparing the moment you hear about your favourite band or singer performing. You should try to find out where and when it will be held, when the tickets are going to be out and how you can get them.

Be on the band’s mailing list and social media page

The tours are usually announced directly through social media or emails. So, by staying on the mailing list and social media page, you can get the announcement early and try to get a ticket for the concert.

Be on the local venue mailing list

You should sign up at the local venue mailing list so that you get notification whenever there is a concert, and the time they will start selling the tickets. They often offer pre-sales, and you will get notifications about that too. Register with the ticket agencies as well.

Know the seating plan

You should find out about the seating plan before you buy the ticket. That way, you can book the ticket accordingly. Note down the block numbers that you like.

Online sale

Different mobile phone or credit card providers, who are usually the sponsors, often sell some tickets on their websites. These are often available before the general sale. So, learn about the sponsors beforehand and visit their website or social media page to stay updated.

On the sale day, you should log in to the ticket-selling site from midnight or early morning. You should keep on refreshing the site so that you can get a chance to buy the tickets. Tickets often reappear after some time. Also, people may cancel a ticket at the last moment so you can get a chance to buy a ticket.

Keep calling the ticket agencies and visit them in person. The queue at the ticket counters usually starts the day before. It’s an amazing feeling holding that golden ticket in your heart. Not everyone gets a chance to watch concerts. So, once you buy the ticket, make sure that you make all the arrangements to have a good time.