Looking After Number 1

  • Look after yourself. Don’t overdo it, and most importantly, look out for others.
  • There is no meeting point at Reading and so pick a location and three different times a day in advance so that if anyone gets lost they know where to go and when to meet up again.
  • The site is a farm year with livestock round and so make sure you use the water points around the site to wash your hands regularly, especially before you eat.
  • Reading Festival takes place on uneven farmland with stone tracks and metal trakways. Take care, especially at night. Strong shoes for walking are a good idea – as is a torch after dark.
  • Please do not climb on any trees onsite. It is dangerous and may damage the tree.
  • Please don’t dig holes, drop cigarette buts or bottle tops as the site is normally home to horses and cattle.
  • Illegal drugs are no more legal onsite than off.
  • Give any passing security or emergency vehicles plenty of space to pass and don’t ride on vehicles.
  • Prolonged exposure to high volume noise can cause severe hearing damage.
  • Serious sunstroke, sunburn or cancer can be caused by the sun on unprotected skin.
  • Bar staff will ask for proof of age whenever a customer appears to be under 18 – so if you think there is a chance you may be asked, best bring some photo ID. It is down to you to prove that you are over 18.
  • Antisocial and illegal behaviour will not be tolerated: Eviction, possibly by the police, without return will be the outcome.