The OCU gives some recommendations to attend this type of event without any setbacks
Going to a festival or concert is one of the star plans of the summer. Every year, however, there are complaints from attendees that relate to various aspects of the organization. For this reason, the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) reveals some keys to what are usually the most problematic points of these events in order to enjoy them.
At many festivals, in order to gain entry to the venue, they usually hand out a wristband that must be kept until the end of the event. The problem comes when these bracelets, although they are designed to be resistant, in some cases there is a possibility that access will be canceled if they have a defect or are lost. It is therefore recommended to save the original entry, either on paper or on a mobile device.
A classic, at least of this size, is that tickets are resold. In some cases, there are websites that are responsible for selling fraudulent tickets, so users who buy them through this site will not be able to enter the venue, so you need to make sure that these are official pages.
When we go to a festival, one of the questions we ask ourselves is, can they forbid me to bring food? If we buy this type of product in the venue, we can spend more money than expected, so if we bring it from home, we can save it.
Well, a recent report on this ban related to movie theaters concluded that banning the introduction of food and drink bought abroad, while allowing consumption if bought inside the premises, is somewhat offensive and illegal.
Most locations do not allow the introduction of professional still or video cameras unless you have permission from the organization. On the other hand, they also do not allow to enter with suitcases, backpacks or large bags, as well as any other object that poses a risk to the rest of those present. That is why it is important to know which objects the organization allows.
One of the things that annoys you the most about going to a concert is that it’s delayed. The organization must ensure that the schedules are met and that the show proceeds normally. Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done about that.
If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact the organization about the facilities available to you, as well as the services. Something that is becoming more and more common with these types of events is that they have places for people with mobility and they ask you to let them know so they can assign you one.
Another advice is to consult the evacuation plan of the organization in the event of a calamity.
One of the biggest fears we have with events like this, where so many people attend, is the state of cleanliness of the toilets, especially at those festivals that also have showers due to their duration.
The number of service areas is regulated based on the number of attendees and the duration of the event. According to current regulations, there must be four toilet rooms for every 500 people and each of them must have a minimum of four cabins with a toilet.
One of the most typical uses of a festival is camping, for which an area is set up close to the venue so that visitors can settle in that area. Because there are usually parking spaces as well. The problem is usually the overcrowding of this type of event, where in many cases it is not possible to find a hole.
One of the keys to enjoying a festival or concert is to do it in the safest way, even in these types of crowded events, due to the number of people, it is possible that avalanches or other incidents occur. upon arrival, locate all emergency exits to be able to evacuate the property in case of an emergency.
Emergency exits are usually on different sides so that all those present can exit the premises. In addition, they must have automatic opening mechanisms with no locks or obstacles to prevent the exit.
In any type of incident, it is important to keep calm and go to these exits without running to avoid blockages or crowds in front of the doors.
It is important to know which transport can take you to the event location. Keep in mind that festivals are usually held far from cities so getting to the place where it’s celebrated is usually a headache especially if you don’t plan on camping or going with your vehicle as it is best to plan it in advance.
Source: La Verdad
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