Top 11 Ways To Rock Your Music Festival Experience with Jason and Kelly Law
Apr 24, 2025
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Jason and Kelly Law, co-founders of Festy GoNuts, share their expertise on enhancing the music festival experience. They discuss the critical role of planning for a smooth festival, from creating a cozy campsite to making new friends through fun activities. Their insights highlight the importance of community and connection, encouraging attendees to embrace their 'fest self.' They also delve into ways to leverage volunteering for free tickets and choose festivals that align with personal interests, ensuring an unforgettable adventure.
Thorough preparation before a festival, including research and logistics, can transform your experience from good to unforgettable.
Creating a cozy campsite can enhance your overall festival experience, making it feel more like home amidst the excitement.
Engaging in social activities like games and shared meals fosters connections among festival-goers, leading to memorable friendships and a sense of community.
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Tips for an Enhanced Music Festival Experience
Making the most out of music festivals involves understanding not just the music but also the overall experience that each festival can provide. The discussion revolves around the importance of choosing festivals based on personal interests, whether that be camping in nature, enjoying a town's amenities, or partaking in unique local activities. Emphasizing the range of festival atmospheres—from large commercial events to intimate gatherings—ensures that attendees find experiences that align with their preferences. Detailed preparation and knowledge about the festival's regulations and offerings can significantly enhance the experience and allow for seamless enjoyment.
Building Community at Music Festivals
The communal aspect of music festivals is celebrated, showcasing how attendees often form lasting friendships through shared experiences. Newcomers can find a welcoming environment where kindness and generosity prevail, often leading to the formation of 'fest friends'—individuals who bond over their love for music and shared camping spaces. The narrative outlines personal anecdotes where spontaneous encounters with fellow festival-goers lead to memorable moments and new camaraderie. These connections extend beyond the festival, enriching the travel experience and reinforcing the sense that music festivals create a unique alternate reality filled with community spirit.
Have you traveled just to go to a music festival? What one realization can lead to a life of travel?
Jason Law and his wife Kelly are the duo behind Festy GoNuts and GoNuts Marketing, the ultimate resource for enhancing your music festival experience. They’ve been to countless festivals, created a tight-knit community of festival lovers, and know exactly what it takes to go from a good time to a legendary one.
In this episode, they're sharing their top 11 music festival tips to rock the experience - from campsite best practices to festival fashion to embracing your "fest self."
You’ll get practical advice for planning, packing, and participating in a way that turns a few days of live music into an unforgettable adventure. Jason and Kelly’s tips aren’t just about gear and logistics but connection, community, and letting your guard down in the best way possible.
What music festival are you looking forward to? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
*This is a previously released episode from the archives! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, offering valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn:
Why doing your homework before the festival can save your whole experience
How to set up a campsite that feels like home (and why it matters)
Advice to make new friends through games, shared meals, and theme nights
What it means to build a “team” and create your own mini tribe
How to add some flair and bring out your wild side
How to let go and fully enjoy the moment
Stories from staying up all night until sunrise (and why it's worth it)
How to carry your "fest self" energy into your everyday life
