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Useful Links

Festival Planet has found the following sites useful when planning to go to a festival. We hope you find them useful too.

If you think we are missing some, or you want to add your own. Please let us know by emailing info@festivalplanet.co.uk

Useful Festival Links:

PackIn need of supplies?
For camping & festival equipment why not
check out www.onestopfestival.com

Why not save money and Lift Share
Visit www.liftshare.org to find drivers and passengers heading your way to the festivals.

Festival eye book
Contains the listing of camps, festivals and other outdoor events in the UK http://www.festivaleye.com

Festival Awards 2007
UK Festival Awards from Virtual Festivals can be seen at http://www.festivalawards.com/

Wikipedia Info
Wikipedia has an expansive list of all the annual music festivals in the United Kingdom http://en.wikipedia.org/

Drowned in Sound
A popular bulletin board for all your festival questions http://festivals.drownedinsound.com/section/view/33

Guardian Online
Festival reviews from 2007 http://music.guardian.co.uk/festivals

VideoJug - Festival Guides
Video Jug has an excellent selection of guides to watch http://music.guardian.co.uk/festivals

Music Festival Help from Video Jug :

How To Get The Best Pitch At A Festival

How To Get The Best Pitch At A Festival: You're off to a music festival and you've got your tent - but where are you going to pitch it? We here at VideoJug reveal how to get yourself the best camping spot. We also provide you with a list of festival camping dos and don'ts for individuals and those camping with friends, plus insider knowledge to keep you and your tent clean, dry and safe on site while you enjoy the bands. So find out how to get the best pitch at a festival with VideoJug's help.


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How To Find Your Tent In The Dark

All camps look the same at night and it's easy to get lost in the music festival 'tent city' after sundown. So how can you find your own tent in the dark, amongst thousands of others? VideoJug's top tips will help you navigate the campsite at night and find your tent in the dark.


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How To Keep Stuff Safe At A Festival

Going to a music festival? Want to watch your favourite bands without worrying about festival thieves and how to keep your tent and belongings safe? Here's our guide to protecting your valuables, hanging on to your possessions and enjoying a stress-free festival!


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The Girls' Guide To Music Festivals

It's hard work being a girl, especially at a music festival. We show you how to look good and stay clean with the minimum of fuss so you can enjoy the music and still look sexy, just in case you bump into the lead singer of your favourite band! Festival fashion, quick hair fixes and more...have a foxy festival girls!


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What To Wear To A Festival

Music festivals are a breeze if you know what to wear and come prepared for the best - and worst - of the weather. We provide a handy guide on what festival clothing to pack to keep you cool and protected from the sun, or warm and dry if it rains. Dust down your wellies and get ready for the mud!


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What To Take To A Festival

VideoJug's comprehensive guide to packing for a music festival - how to keep yourself cosy and comfortable in your tent while still packing light and saving yourself the hassle of carrying heavy bags across a muddy campsite. We leave you free to relax, enjoy the music and soak up some festival fun. Happy camping!


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The Survival Guide To Festival Toilets

Festival toilets are the bane of every music fan's life - campsite portaloos are notoriously dirty, smelly, unhygienic, and all-round unpleasant. We show you how to survive horrible music event facilities, use your wet wipes wisely and keep hold of your toilet roll!


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How To Use A Storm Kettle

A storm kettle can provide you with hot water, and fire, when camping in bad weather conditions. Also known as a Kelly Kettle, this will provide much needed warmth on wet camping trips.


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How To Pitch A Terra Nova Laser Competition Tent

We show you how to pitch a single pole Laser Competition tent. This is a must-see video for all those camping lovers as we show you exactly how to pitch a tent effectively.


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How To Use A Trangia Camping Stove

Love the great outdoors? Then learn how to cook on this traditional stove. Use a trangia camping stove for all camping food needs!


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How To Use A Camping Gas Stove

Use a Camping Gas Stove. Going camping? Here's how to cook your dinner on an outdoor gas stove. Camping has never been so easy!


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How To Pitch A Pop-Up Tent

This film will show you how to pitch a pop-up tent. A great video showing simple instructions in the art of tent pitching from picking the location, unpacking the tent, guy ropes, and pegs.


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