The anticipation is killing you, the line-up is locked in - but before you find yourself in the Download mud or tearing up the moshpit in front of the Bloodstock main stage, there’s one thing left to do: pack your gear. To make sure you don’t leave anything essential behind, our EMP festival experts have put together the ultimate festival checklist for you. The EMP Pro Tip before you start: As a BSC member, you can order all your festival gear (merch & equipment) with free delivery - meaning more cash left for cold drinks on-site. Plus, BSC members get access to the EMP Backstage Club Area: exclusive band interviews, chill-out zones, clean toilets, and real VIP treatment right in the middle of the madness. Subscribe and become a Backstage Club member today.
Essentials - Your absolute must-haves
You won’t get far without them: the festival essentials. And when it comes to this, every festival crew has two types of people - the ones who wing it, and the ones who obsessively run through the checklist. Festival ticket - check. Wallet, ID, documents, health insurance card - check. Phone loaded with the timetable and directions, plus a power bank - check. Car keys and driving licence or train ticket - check. Whether you’re the chilled-out type who takes it all in stride, or the one checking for the tenth time that everyone’s tickets are actually in the bag - we’ve got you covered. Our wallets, bum bags, gym bags, backpacks and handbags keep your festival essentials safe and sound. And never forget: if the packing list is too long, your bag is probably too small.