It's that time of year again: festival season. Music festivals are kicking off next week, starting with SXSW (South By Southwest). Unfortunately, due to my midterm schedule and my insufficient funds, I'll be spending SXSW at home, getting live updates from Twitter.
That said, I do plan on going to some festivals after the semester ends. And hopefully you will get a chance to attend a couple. Here are just some tips to survive festival season:
1. Apply for press passes early: Current and future clients expect you to be the professional. You can't be professional if you're not there. Don't let them down.
2. Do work, son: If you're there for work (as I'll be, sigh), make sure you get your work done before letting loose. Interviews, concert reviews, and business meetings work better when you're not tipsy.
3. Have fun: Obviously, if you're there to represent a publication or a company, you want to get your work done. But the main point of SXSW, Warped Tour, Firefly Festival, etc. is to have fun. So enjoy the show!
I never thought to work festivals. Ive been to a couple in Baltmore. I must say i can not be there for long. Its too busy and loud. I cant hang. lol
ReplyDeleteI haven't had the opportunity to attend any music festivals here. This seems interesting. I will look up some of these activities.
ReplyDeleteI think working a festival would be a great experience. It would help with working on professionalism, writing skills, and interative journalism with live updates. You gave great advice, all seem like very key points in having a successful experience.
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