In partnership with L’Oréal
Festivals are all about having enjoyable whereas having fun with your favorite acts. Whether or not you’re going to a day occasion or organising camp for the weekend, it’s at all times necessary to look out for your self and people round you so everybody can have enjoyable.
In order that festivals could be a safer and extra pleasurable area for all this summer season, L’Oréal Paris is bringing their Stand Up In opposition to Road Harassment marketing campaign to the fields for Luno presents All Factors East. Their pop-up shall be elevating consciousness on how pageant goers can really feel assured and empowered to take motion in the event that they see one thing acceptable by their Stand Up coaching utilizing 5D methodology. As serving to us make a distinction, L’Oréal Paris shall be providing cellphone charging, a relaxing sit-down spot and an opportunity to talk with a skilled volunteer about the best way to finest get assist if one thing does go array whereas on website.
Following an identical mission, Protected Gigs For Girls have been advocating towards sexual assault and harassment at dwell music occasions since 2015. As volunteer Mel Kelly says: “Your ticket prices as a lot because the man standing subsequent to you, so why are you being handled in a different way?”. Kelly joined the organisation in 2016, and has since attended gigs and festivals to talk to music followers about consent and the way looking for one another could make the music neighborhood a safer place for all.
SGFW’s Mel Kelly tells us her pageant security necessities, together with some further suggestions from NME for good measure.
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Know the place your pals are
“Rely your noses out and in,” says Mel Kelly. “Whether or not it’s the folks you got here with otherwise you met them there, in case you’re out in a bunch, be sure that no one will get left behind.” When there’s large crowds and the group splits to see totally different acts, it may be exhausting to maintain tabs on everybody however have common catch ups all through the day to examine if everybody’s OK.”
To keep away from dropping anybody, plan a gathering level with your pals in case you get break up up. Telephone sign is perhaps hit-or-miss all through the day with crowds overloading the community, so pre-agree the place and below what circumstances you’d head over. For instance, you’ll all reconvene earlier than the headliner and after sure units, or if somebody didn’t make it again when heading to the bathroom mid-set.
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Take care of others, in addition to your self
“I drill into people who your high duty is the folks that you simply select to hold round with,” explains Kelly. In addition to understanding the place everyone seems to be, examine in with these round you to verify they’re having the perfect time attainable.
Are they having fun with the set you’re watching? Ask who their must-see of the day is so you can also make positive it’s on the schedule. Do they want something like water or a break from the solar (or rain!)? Asking extra common questions opens up a dialog for them to voice if something is mistaken, so you’ll be able to assist.
Additionally, in case you see somebody wandering round alone that doesn’t look OK, go over and see what’s up. In the event that they’re misplaced, assist them discover their mates or allow them to stick round with you till they get in contact with their group.
With the current heat summer season, it’s much more necessary to maintain topped up with water and get sufficient sleep.
“You possibly can’t make good selections in case you’re not hydrated and rested,” explains Kelly. “It begins with taking care of your self earlier than you’ll be able to assist take care of different folks. We’re not saying to not have enjoyable and have a drink, however take into consideration pacing your self. Take a minute.”
As Luno presents All Factors East goals to attain zero waste to landfill and is minimising single-use plastic, convey a refillable water bottle with you which you can take to water factors. Additionally convey a hat, sun shades and suncream, and take a break within the shade occasionally.
Capturing moments from the day and flaky sign will drain your cellphone battery so regulate the share. You need to be contactable and have the ability to get dwelling so don’t let it hit zero.
In case your cellphone battery wants a lift at Luno presents All Factors East, head over to the L’Oreal Paris tent as they’ll offer a charging level throughout each weekends. There’s no must miss out on capturing all these reminiscences and also you’ll have the ability to be in contact with all your pals on website.
In addition to understanding the place your favorite artists are enjoying, take a look at what else is on provide. Most festivals publish a website map forward of time, however nonetheless take a stroll round as quickly as you get there to get your bearings.
The can’t-miss areas are the welfare tent, first support level and water factors. Additionally, if the pageant has a number of entrances and exits, work out which you’re utilizing to both get dwelling or go to your tent in case you lose the remainder of your group and must discover a spot to satisfy.
From working between levels to partying the evening away, festivals take so much out of you. When planning who you need to see, take out time for meals and sit downs so you’ll be able to savour power for the entire occasion.
Additionally, don’t miss the numerous pop-ups that go to festivals, whether or not trying out manufacturers like L’Oreal Paris, report and classic outlets charities you’ll be able to chat to about their totally different causes.
Additionally, if all of it will get a bit an excessive amount of, take a breather at a pop-up like L’Oreal Paris activation. The volunteers aren’t counsellors, however shall be a pleasant face and know who’s the perfect to assist. The volunteers on the L’Oreal Paris pop-up at Luno presents All Factors East are skilled in the best way to assist pageant goers who’ve skilled harassment and might lend a serving to hand.
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Don’t be a bystander
Should you see one thing you don’t just like the look of, saying one thing can change somebody’s entire pageant season and it emphasises that harassment is rarely OK. Even when they’re high quality, understanding somebody is looking for you makes such a distinction.
The very best methods to assist are by implementing one of many 5D’s from L’Oreal Paris’ Stand Up In opposition to Road Harassment coaching. In simply ten minutes, you’ll be able to be taught 5 easy instruments to make a distinction that may empower us all; Distract the perpetrator, delegate by asking for assist, doc the harassment, be direct by talking up or delay by comforting. Let’s make festivals safer for everybody.
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Pay attention to your environment
Escapism and freedom is a part of the pageant expertise, however hold your wits about you and know what’s taking place to different folks round you. Overdoing it will possibly shortly put your self and others at risk.
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Depart your valuables at dwelling
Realising you’ve misplaced one thing or had it stolen is a gutting feeling. To keep away from any mishaps, solely take the necessities like your cellphone, card, ID and keys. As extra festivals like Luno presents All Factors East go cashless, take into consideration whether or not you want your full pockets and in case you can slim it right down to the naked necessities. Should you’re planning to pay by way of your cellphone pockets, do you might want to convey your card in any respect?
Should you’re tenting, don’t depart something helpful inside your tent if you’re out and about. Including a padlock suggests you could have one thing inside, so as a substitute, make use of the locker services which are obtainable at most festivals.
Tents will be exhausting to search out at the hours of darkness, and if it’s a day occasion, your ordinary route dwelling is perhaps diverted.
As quickly as you place up your tent, search for landmarks. The world round your campsite will change as extra folks arrive, so work out the trail from the bogs, search for everlasting buildings like pylons and examine if any close by campsites have a flag or gazebo which you can’t miss.
For a day pageant, stick together with your group till the very finish. Wait till everybody is aware of their route and stroll as a bunch to the automobile park, bus cease, practice station or taxi rank. Hold the group chat going till everybody sends their ‘I’m dwelling’ textual content too. No-one will get left behind.
To seek out out extra concerning the Stand Up In opposition to Road Harassment Coaching you’ll be able to take the introductory ten minute on-line right here or register for a extra detailed hour lengthy in particular person session with the Suzy Lamplugh Belief right here.
