First time and on my own!

[jonny1987]

I'm attending this year's V-Festival as a first timer but I'll also be going on my own via the Big Green Coach - late in the day my friend backed out of going but I decided (some might argue recklessly!) to take the plunge and go on my own.

I'm just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to survive at the V-Festival on their own - I appreciate it's probably not the done-thing but I'm in this situation and I want to enjoy the festival and hopefully meet some friendly people around me!

Many thanks,

Jonny

[AiiShotTheDJ]

Hiya To be honest, in some ways, it will be nicer on your own. You haven't got to worry about makes who drink so much they can't walk or arguing over who to see because your mate wanted to see so-and-so. I've never been on my own but have as a couple and it is quite nice and peaceful. I would suggest keeping yourself busy. When you arrive (presuming the friday), there won't be much to do other than wander round and get a burger and look at the market stalls until later in the evening so I would bring something to keep you entertained as that can wear pretty thin pretty quick-especially if you're early. On the friday night though (around 8ish from memory), an indie disco starts in the JJB tent (I think it's now called the Nissan Juke - but the huge blue one). That's a lot of fun and there's a bar in there so you could stand and watch or get stuck in with the masses! All the market stalls come to life too in the dark and there is a fairground. Around 11pm they start showing films on the Friday and Saturday (in the same tent) so that will keep you busy. Then obviously Sat and Sun you've got all the acts with the comedy stage so you should be fairly sorted. I should imagine you'll meet people fairly easily but then it depends on what camp you're staying in (presuming you're camping) and your age and the type of people you want to meet as red camp is full of little beggers now. Last year was the first year out of 5 that I refused to camp in red when a 14 year old girl threatened to 'punch me in the face' if I didn't move my ground sheet from outside her tent. At this point, she hadn't even asked me to move - politely or not. She did back down fairly quickly but I don't need that flack when I'm there to have a good time! So this year it'll be far back in Blue I think.

[lottiesmybaby]

I am sure you will have no problems making friends both in the camp sites and in the arena, most people are there for the same reason you are (to have a great time) and I find most everyone is willing and happy to chat and make friends all the time. There are usually groups of people on here who meet up year after yaer in the same campsites (the orange one springs to mind) I have no doubt if you looked around in here you would find people willing to let you join their camping group! you could join ours in blue camp the age range is 44 down to 14 (and there are only four of us so it wont be everyones cup of tea!!! lol)

[juliebee_moosic]

I camp with mates but usually we want to see different acts so I often go off on my own and there are always people to talk to in the arena. Everyone is there for a good time and to enjoy the music and soak up the atmosphere. You'll be fine! I might be doing Glasto on my own next year yet...doesn't phase me!