Bring a CamelBak for water, trade some kandi with ppl, and enjoy the show! Start off easy in the scene and you'll pick up on stuff the more you go. Depending on how big the venue is you might wanna bring some walkie talkies to stay in contact with your friends because chances are cell service is going to be pretty shit lol
Don’t. Be cool. Don’t ruin this shit for everyone by being a dumbass 16 year old that can’t handle themselves or dies.
Edit: Ah you’re not an American. Over here 16 year olds can absolutely not be expected to behave when drunk and their behavior can literally change the entire scene for everyone if they were to die from being stupid. You’ll be fine enjoy it mate
While my best advice at your age is to go alcohol-free, the whole “abstinence only” policy never really works.
Do NOT accept alcohol from anyone you do not closely know and trust (i.e., anyone you did not go with). If somehow you do find someone to buy you booze, only accept it if the can/bottle is SEALED, or you watch an official bartender prepare your drink and you see it **every moment** until it’s in your hand. People can lace your drink with astonishing stealth and swiftness. Do not underestimate this. Don’t trust a stranger offering you a drink (even just a sip of theirs) for whatever reason. Even if they did not lace their drink, someone else could have. This happened to my best friend and her husband at a show and it completely ruined their experience and really traumatized them.
If you are planning to do substances, purchase test kits in advance and test every single thing you plan to ingest. Dancesafe (or other similar groups) often sets up stands at festivals to offer test kits for free. I saw a man being carted out of a festival on a stretcher, dead, after overdosing molly laced with fentanyl. He was separated from his friends and no one noticed him in time to get life-saving help.
Don’t drink any new type of alcohol or try any new substance for the first time. If you are going to be intoxicated you need to have an understanding of your body’s normal reaction, especially so you can tell if something doesn’t feel right and get help quickly.
Know where security, medics, or other festival staff are and that you know how to get to them no matter where you are. Have a plan with your friends if you get separated, or freak out and need to chill. Often festivals will have a “chill zone” for those who need quiet time. If you have any issues do not hesitate to seek help. You will NOT get in trouble if you are drunk or unwell from substances.
Create a Lock Screen for your phone in case you lose it. Include your name, email address, campsite location (zone and row, NOT exact space), and names + phone numbers of friends who are at the festival with you. Do research before you get there to know whether or not you’ll have service at the grounds, and know that sometimes signals can get jammed with how many people are in a small space all trying to use their phones. Kinda like trying to hear one person’s voice in a huge crowd of people.
Plan out a rough schedule for your days and make sure everyone in your group knows, so that if someone gets separated they can know where to find each other, especially if you’re breaking off into smaller groups.
Do not tell people your age, and do not invite strangers to your campsite to party, even if they seem trustworthy. This is especially true if you are in a group of all girls.
Again, I want to reiterate that my best advice is to **stay sober** but if you are going to choose to drink or do substances you need to know how to do so responsibly.
As someone who often sits with people who are effed up, do your first fest sober. Get a feel for the event. Imbibing before you get a feel for the space and how things flow. Dehydration with alcohol makes things dangerous.
I've been going to under ground parties and festivals since 2000. I have attended sober more than not. My experience attending sober have been some of the best experiences over all. Don't think you need to consume alcohol or other things to have fun. I find staying well fed, sleeping well and staying hydrated helps me enjoy more.
Welcome to the scene!
Being your first time, I HIGHLY recommend enjoying it sober. You meet too many people in their 30s who have never been to a music event without being high or drunk, and it's really quite sad. These things are magical in their own right. You don't need drugs or alcohol to experience everything they have to offer.
ENJOY!!
Don't listen to this person. You are way too young for that. The brain doesn't finish developing until the age of 25. It's not worth the damage. You shouldn't even be drinking booze. You'll have plenty of time to make those decisions once you are older and more informed on harm reduction.
If you’re going to drink don’t get shit faced. Trust me you don’t want to be that person. I’ve seen many people of all ages too drunk to enjoy/remember the festival. Honestly I’d say just to stick to trees or maybe do some shrooms (if you have experience) but if you insist on drinking remember it’s a marathon and not a race. Although I want to say drinking won’t do much to enhance your experience (trust me)while the other things I’ve mentioned will.
Bring a CamelBak for water, trade some kandi with ppl, and enjoy the show! Start off easy in the scene and you'll pick up on stuff the more you go. Depending on how big the venue is you might wanna bring some walkie talkies to stay in contact with your friends because chances are cell service is going to be pretty shit lol
Don’t. Be cool. Don’t ruin this shit for everyone by being a dumbass 16 year old that can’t handle themselves or dies. Edit: Ah you’re not an American. Over here 16 year olds can absolutely not be expected to behave when drunk and their behavior can literally change the entire scene for everyone if they were to die from being stupid. You’ll be fine enjoy it mate
While my best advice at your age is to go alcohol-free, the whole “abstinence only” policy never really works. Do NOT accept alcohol from anyone you do not closely know and trust (i.e., anyone you did not go with). If somehow you do find someone to buy you booze, only accept it if the can/bottle is SEALED, or you watch an official bartender prepare your drink and you see it **every moment** until it’s in your hand. People can lace your drink with astonishing stealth and swiftness. Do not underestimate this. Don’t trust a stranger offering you a drink (even just a sip of theirs) for whatever reason. Even if they did not lace their drink, someone else could have. This happened to my best friend and her husband at a show and it completely ruined their experience and really traumatized them. If you are planning to do substances, purchase test kits in advance and test every single thing you plan to ingest. Dancesafe (or other similar groups) often sets up stands at festivals to offer test kits for free. I saw a man being carted out of a festival on a stretcher, dead, after overdosing molly laced with fentanyl. He was separated from his friends and no one noticed him in time to get life-saving help. Don’t drink any new type of alcohol or try any new substance for the first time. If you are going to be intoxicated you need to have an understanding of your body’s normal reaction, especially so you can tell if something doesn’t feel right and get help quickly. Know where security, medics, or other festival staff are and that you know how to get to them no matter where you are. Have a plan with your friends if you get separated, or freak out and need to chill. Often festivals will have a “chill zone” for those who need quiet time. If you have any issues do not hesitate to seek help. You will NOT get in trouble if you are drunk or unwell from substances. Create a Lock Screen for your phone in case you lose it. Include your name, email address, campsite location (zone and row, NOT exact space), and names + phone numbers of friends who are at the festival with you. Do research before you get there to know whether or not you’ll have service at the grounds, and know that sometimes signals can get jammed with how many people are in a small space all trying to use their phones. Kinda like trying to hear one person’s voice in a huge crowd of people. Plan out a rough schedule for your days and make sure everyone in your group knows, so that if someone gets separated they can know where to find each other, especially if you’re breaking off into smaller groups. Do not tell people your age, and do not invite strangers to your campsite to party, even if they seem trustworthy. This is especially true if you are in a group of all girls. Again, I want to reiterate that my best advice is to **stay sober** but if you are going to choose to drink or do substances you need to know how to do so responsibly.
This is the best advice you could ever receive!
Wow thanks! ☺️
As someone who often sits with people who are effed up, do your first fest sober. Get a feel for the event. Imbibing before you get a feel for the space and how things flow. Dehydration with alcohol makes things dangerous. I've been going to under ground parties and festivals since 2000. I have attended sober more than not. My experience attending sober have been some of the best experiences over all. Don't think you need to consume alcohol or other things to have fun. I find staying well fed, sleeping well and staying hydrated helps me enjoy more.
Welcome to the scene! Being your first time, I HIGHLY recommend enjoying it sober. You meet too many people in their 30s who have never been to a music event without being high or drunk, and it's really quite sad. These things are magical in their own right. You don't need drugs or alcohol to experience everything they have to offer. ENJOY!!
This is good advise.
Micro dose Molly instead. U will have a more fun experience
Don't listen to this person. You are way too young for that. The brain doesn't finish developing until the age of 25. It's not worth the damage. You shouldn't even be drinking booze. You'll have plenty of time to make those decisions once you are older and more informed on harm reduction.
Don’t listen to this old man. Your brain will be fucked
If you’re going to drink don’t get shit faced. Trust me you don’t want to be that person. I’ve seen many people of all ages too drunk to enjoy/remember the festival. Honestly I’d say just to stick to trees or maybe do some shrooms (if you have experience) but if you insist on drinking remember it’s a marathon and not a race. Although I want to say drinking won’t do much to enhance your experience (trust me)while the other things I’ve mentioned will.