Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Filipinos mix music and rhythm into their bloodstreams – an undeniable language that speaks to anything and everything. With the past year scourging Music Geeks to be on house arrest, this year’s music festivals give reasons to embrace being the main character. Updating your personal survival guide for upcoming musical festivals in Manila is now more important than ever. As the city continues to grow as a hotspot for international music acts, it’s essential to stay prepared and informed for any event. Extra TLC – for you and your body Running yourself to the ground and neglecting care is an irresponsible move for any festival goer. Self-care is the best thing you can take with you throughout a day’s/night’s worth of partying. Wear something versatile and easy to pack. Linen or Nylon is ideal during outdoor day or night partying. Take breaks and pamper yourself with good sleep, skincare, and ample food/water. Lastly, never forget about First Aid Kits, folks. Equipped with medical supplies and quick-rescue apparatuses, handy for unexpected situations. Whip up connections that’ll last Mingling with trustable groups that you’re comfortable with can make the experience much smoother. To have excitement in telling other people how fun attending the fest was. Mindful and Zappy Transportation Let’s be real, traffic in Manila sucks – especially when events take place one after the other. Mindful ways include using apps like WAZE navigational maps for on-the-road traffic or commuting. Having a map to scout the best routes to take when going on foot is also ideal. Research, Read-up, and move quick Researching Music Festivals with well-thought-of locations and crowds is better than joining sketchy events with bad reputations. FOMO (fear of missing out) occurs primarily from unexpected instances like canceled sets, shutdowns, or detours. Always stick to the schedule – Take side trips once the group feels the need to leave already. Plan and book events that have the right set of crowds, assure safety and ALWAYS be on standby for any updates. Respect boundaries Respect is everything when it comes to social conventions. And the amount of people wanting to take advantage of these places can be alarming. It’s good to be vigilant and on the lookout for yourself and your group in an uncharted place with self-defense equipment. A Music Junkie’s footnote Like the friends and memories we’ll make along the way, music will forever be a part of our lives. Creating moments with any sound of music that floats our boat can empower us to become our own little Superheroes. You can never go wrong with a little bit of music in your life, either live from Araneta or on your TV screen. Facebook Comments
