Realistically, if you’re reading this it’s likely not entirely because you want a foolproof guide to your Splendour in the Grass 2014 experience, but more because you’ve mentally checked out of whatever is going on wherever you are.
For those suffering from Byron Brain – in an effort to both remind you of things you’ll need and to get you well and truly pumped, here’s our guide to your bender in the grass:
WEATHER
Can you even with this guy? For some unknown reason (outside of the warm moist air cooling to create condensation reason) the earth does tend to piss down on Byron this particular weekend most years. Luckily though, only light showers are predicted for SITG 2014.
Fingers crossed for sun-drenched / not drenched.
ESSENTIALS
The above weather will mean you are going to want a rainproof poncho. If you, understandably, don’t want to spend more money than you already have just bring a buttload of garbage bags. The trusty Festival Swiss Army Knife is a fashionable essential, which actually doubles as a garbage bag:
As anyone who has been foolishly caught wandering Byron trying to pick up some last minute gumboots for retched festival prices will know, you need to pre-plan your shoe situation. Think of your feet – your poor, inevitably and uncomfortably moist feet. If you want to do the gumboot thing in style:
The new Converse Rubber are a Mosh Foot preventative measure that just so happen to be both waterproof and fresh2death. To pick a pair up you can head HERE or your local General Pants, Hype DC, Platypus or Glue Store.
. YOUR TICKET
. ID (make sure it’s valid and government issued and on your person at all times)
. cash
. tissues
. moist face wipes (especially if you are going to be wearing make-up)
~money is the anthem of success, so put on mascara and your party dress~
. surplus socks
. lip balm to moisturise your lips to maintain your sexy
. moisturiser to moisturise your face and body to maintain your sexy
. lighter (via Pedestrian’s Guide To Hooking Up At Festivals)
. dry shampoo
. hand sanitiser
. cheap sunnies (looking chic is obviously a priority but don’t bring any you can’t lose)
. shower shoes
Option A Option B
Yes, onesies are comfortable as sin and we have previously recommended them but do keep in mind that they’re also not an ideal thing to have on your body when you wake up and need to go to the bathroom. Unless you have a built-in butt flap/doodle they’re going to end up touching things. Floor things. Unmentionable things.
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TIMETABLE
Having to print something out is dang and not an ideal outcome for trees but honestly the amount you’ll end up wanting to double check the timetable, especially if you’re in a group of people who all want so see different things, will make it worth it. You can find the updated set times HERE.
Otherwise, if you have a phone charging device sorted, download the app:
In terms of coverage, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT:
via Splendour FAQ
SECURITY
There will be security and Police on site. The police are bringing their lil’ drug sniffer dog friends to the festival and will also be doing random breath testing on local roads.
So, yeah.
TRAFFIC
The Queensland Transport Info Line 131 940 will have updated traffic reports dedicated to the festival area, and will carry similar information on their web site.
For Event info: qld.gov.au/Regions/NorthCoast/Road-Conditions and you can also tune into triple j radio (89.5 FM) to hear listener’s road trip reports.
AND REMEMBER…
Make good decisions. See the bands you want to see. Don’t neglect the party tunes. Look after each other. People around you will need help – sometimes you’ll know them and sometimes you won’t. Either way lend a helping hand and the festival gods will look kindly on you. If anyone’s in trouble alert the Splendour staff, they’re bros.
Throughout the weekend we will be doing a tweet twitter.com/pedestriandaily, instagramming instagram.com/pedestriantv and just being molls up in Byron if you want to say hi.
~See you soon, friends~
For a rolling update of Splendour grams head to www.splendourinthegrams.com
For more info head to www.splendourinthegrass.com
All Splendour photos taken by that legend James Ambrose
