Festivals

Field Day Festival Line Up: My Hot Tips

Field Day Festival Line Up: My Hot Tips

Not long till Field Day now – 25 May 2013. I’ve gone through the whole line up – relistened to the artists I love and checked out the few that I’ve never ruddy bloody heard of. It’s been a long, joyful and interesting process. I love doing this as it [...]

Leave No Trace: The Great Glastonbury Clean Up

Leave No Trace: The Great Glastonbury Clean Up

A few months ago now I got some online abuse thanks to my Glastonbury Mistakes article (check out the comments). Despite saying leaving your stuff was a mistake; I understand quite a few people got upset about me saying that I could see while people did. The article was all [...]

What Do I Need to Take To Glastonbury?

What Do I Need to Take To Glastonbury?

I’ve had a few people across the internet and in real life ask me what they need to take to Glastonbury. Backpack space is tight for festivals and your kit list for Glastonbury needs to be precise and carefully thought about. Trust me, if you make the same Glasto mistake [...]

Any Americans out there wiling to get me one of these?

11 Awesome Ways to Sneak Alcohol into Festivals

Once you add up the ticket, the equipment, the food and the alcohol festivals are expensive. There’s no doubt that they’re worth every penny, but  they’re definitely still expensive. Most of the weekend camping festivals let you take your own booze in, Glastonbury and Bestival included. There are always a [...]

Errm, the rule didn't quite work for us. It was just so muddy!

Beauty Tips for Glastonbury Festival

One of the main and few problems with going to a festival is keeping clean and staying fresh for the 5+ days. I stayed at Glastonbury Festival for 5 nights and 6 days – this is a long time for anyone to go without washing. Add to that the fact [...]

Size 14+ Girl’s Guide to Festival Fashion

Size 14+ Girl’s Guide to Festival Fashion

When bum-cheek revealing frayed denim shorts and cropped tshirts aren’t really an option, you have to think a little harder about what to wear to a festival. You’ll notice the magazines are filled with skinnies looking snappy in just about anything, but if you’re not quite the size of Alexa [...]

Festivals in London in 2013

Festivals in London in 2013

London 2012 is nearly over. There are only a few days left to make the most of the Winter Festival on the Southbank – every day to 2013 – and remember to check out the Chocolate Festival at the Southbank from 7-9 between 11 and 8pm, I’ll be in Vancouver [...]

You’ve Got Your Glastonbury Tickets: What Now?

You’ve Got Your Glastonbury Tickets: What Now?

So, your Glastonbury tickets are in the bank, you’ve read up on how to survive the best festival in the world and you’ve learned from my Glastonbury mistakes, what next? When it comes to Glastonbury, you can never be too prepared, too early. For first timers I’d advise you to come up [...]

Glastonbury Advice: How to Survive the Best Festival in the World

Glastonbury Advice: How to Survive the Best Festival in the World

Glastonbury 2011 was without a doubt one of the best weeks of my life. And I don’t bold text lightly. I went with my boyfriend and our best couple friends and managed to have fun whatever the weather was throwing at us. You can read more about my first time [...]

My First Time at Glastonbury: I Make the Mistakes So You Don’t Have To

My First Time at Glastonbury: I Make the Mistakes So You Don’t Have To

It was my first time at Glastonbury and we wanted to get there early, so we stayed at the YHA in Baththe night before. It was a good meeting point for the crew as we were coming from all over England. After a delicious pub meal and a few red [...]

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