Always wanted to head to a festival but never managed to do so? Always pondered whether itβs all worth the dough you spend or the effort involved in planning your travel and stay? If youβre looking for a reason to travel to a festival, the Sherp gives you 10.Β
1. Memories
Stumbling across fields to find the stage with your lanyard in one hand and a drink in the other, hearing a song you like and heading in that direction or battling it out with your friends about who to see next. You remember these moments for the rest of your life.
2. Be Yourself
If you think the concrete jungle is way too civilized for your liking, and you just feel the need to be yourself, and unleash the real you thatβs been bogged down for a long while β you NEED to head to a festival. Seriously, nobody cares about the way you dress and you can be as carefree as you like.
3. Find A New Favorite Artist
Thereβs always loads of lesser known bands just waiting for you to stumble upon their tent and give their music a chance. Live music is all about the feel. And you may find your next favorite artist at the festival.
4. Meet New People
The vibe that envelops a festival makes people approachable, friendly & fun. Doesnβt apply for all kinds of festival, but you end up leaving the festival with multiple friends. In any case, striking a conversation is easier, with music playing itβs ever present catalytic role.
5. Itβs Actually Economical
It works out far cheaper to see all the acts in one place rather than to buy separate concert tickets for each. Plus itβs usually away from home and thereβs camping involved, itβs like a mini holiday.
6. Because FOOD.
Fast food tastes better at festivals for some reason. You fancy Thai? No problem. Mexican? No problem. Something hot off the pan? No problem. Festivals never seem to promote the healthiest diet but hey, itβs only one weekend and it tastes good.
7. Find Time For Yourself
Somewhere between your daily schedule and 9 β 5 employment, you lose a bit of your soul. Find time for yourself, discover new sounds, meet new people, share your experiences, walk around, engage your mind and body in different activities β feel alive. Every once a while, the refresh button is a must.
8. Camping Is An Experience In Itself
Accommodation is the most vital aspect of travelling. But once a while, break your rule and venture out into the open. Leave your hygiene requirements aside and just head out with your tent to a festival. Itβs an experience that brings together a set of people much more effectively. Extremely therapeutic, and a must try.
9. Showers Will Be Much More Worthwhile
Youβll have the BEST shower when you finally get home. Seriously. Queuing up for festival showers just doesnβt seem worth it when all you get at the end is a bit of cold water spat on you. Of course you may have dry shampoo and baby wipes but nothing compares to a good scrub.
10. Itβs Been Made Special For YOU
Organizers spend a huge chunk of money to infuse the vibe that they want you, the festival goer, to enjoy at their festival. They invest a lot of time, money & effort to provide you with memories that you can take back home and cherish for the rest of your lives. The services at these festival are there for YOU to enjoy. Sure, they want you coming back each year and increasing their ticket sales, but there are some festival where you receive much more than what you pay for.
With sunshine warming your skin, loud music pumping and a cold drink in one hand, itβs safe to say the festival experience is something you must not miss out on. Venture out into the open, and make your festival bucket list NOW.Β
