Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, announced tips for music festival safety. With warmer months fast approaching, so too are popular summer events such as music festivals. Though fun, festivals can present significant safety risks.
They attract large crowds, are prone to heavy alcohol consumption, and drug use, and feature large temporary infrastructure. Allied Universal views safety as non-negotiable and encourages attendees to review and consider the following safety tips to ensure they have a fun and safe festival experience.
Prioritise safety, not capturing content
If unsafe activity or a fight breaks out, move to safety, not to record. Well-being is more important than “likes”. If they see someone in distress, alert event staff instead of their followers.
More safety tips
- Stay Cool and Hydrated
- Wear sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
- Drink lots of water.
- Find shade often.
- Learn The Way Around
- Grab or download a festival map for reference.
- Locate exits and remember that in an emergency, the closest exit may not be the best one to use.
- Know where the restrooms, first-aid tents, food, camping and chill-out zones are.
- Exercise Care Around Temporary Structures
- Don’t lean, pull or climb on temporary structures- they could collapse and fall.
- Use the Buddy System
- Don’t go to a crowded event alone. A helping hand in a crowd crush can mean the difference between life or death if they’ve fallen or become injured.
- Establish a meeting place and time with friends, in case they get separated.
- Beware of Pickpockets
- Always keep an eye on their belongings.
- Keep Cash and Important Information with them
- Carry a small amount of cash in case their credit cards are stolen or misplaced.
- Write down contact information so they can call someone if their phone runs out of charge or they get separated from their device.
- Responsible Use of Alcohol and Recreational Drugs
- Alcohol and drug use are prevalent; if they are of legal age, be responsible.
- Never drive while intoxicated – call a sober friend, rideshare service or taxi.
- Protect Their Hearing
- Bring hearing protection if needed.
- If they can’t cope with the loud noise, move away from the speakers for a while.
