SIDFEST 2005 Survival Guide by Andy Wiggins
If SIDFEST veterans have learnt anything from the last 2 or 3 years of festivalness it's how to survive one of the most gruelling and intense nights of the year. Some basic survival rules Follow:

1.In the event of sound emergency the following actions should be taken:

This formation is called the Big Fish, Little Fish, Cardboard Box procedure. A simpler way to remember it might be BFLFCBB. For more concise instructions on this procedure ask a crew member on the day.

2. Appropriate clothing is essential in order to be prepared for any situations or weather elements. We here at SIDFEST.co.uk recommend the following items of clothing:

A T shirt is considered essential if only so it can be removed for streaking purposes. T shirt designs are optional.
A life jacket is a handy idea in case of extreme weather conditions that lead to flooding, or alternately a spell in the sheep dip. This item is strictly optional and people should be informed that no such case of extreme flooding has ever occurred at or in the near vacinity of Sidfest, especially at the height of summer.
Trousers are predominantly used for the activity of storing and removing items of importance or frivolity from pockets. SIDEFEST would like to endorse pockets and highly recommend trousers with the official pocket trademark.
Sunglasses are a strictly poser item and by no means essential as SIDFEST takes place mainly during the hours of darkness. However those wishing to stand out from this years crowd should be seen wearing a pair of highly desirable ELVIS shades.
Popular amongst the raver's of the 90's, the "whistle" is used to emit a high pitched shrill sound. The whistle can be used to heighten the festival atmosphere, and to show appreciation for a particular act. Alternately the whistle can be used to attract attention if you get stuck in an awkward situation or place. (string optional).
Glow sticks were popular with last year's crowd if only for illumination during the later hours, and hazard free visits to the toilet tents. They also help you to look cool and "funky".
A tent. Simple, effective, offers protection from most elements, provides cover from exterior which boasts privacy from prying eyes, or avid "doggers". A good example of a tent is the "alpha 3 sierra 3 man tent". For more information about tents visit your local tent stockist.
Beverages of a refreshing nature are have been highly desirable at recent SIDFEST's, this year being no exception. Please take note and bring all the beverages which you will require to see out the night.
A funny hat always goes down well.
A sleeping bag is required for sleeping in a bag. It gets cold.
This is a nicer sleeping bag.
For the more amorous of this years festival attendees, SIDFEST.co.uk recommends the practice of safe sex. Please note, condoms are 99% effective, for best results do not exceed sex more then 99 times.
3. Once you have learnt how to deal with sound emergencies, and have all the required items for the festival, it's a good idea to gear up and prepare for surviving the night itself. It's a good plan to familiarise your self with drinking games in order not to be out of your depth on the night. Also it helps if you prepare yourself for excessively loud noise, and fast strobing flashing lights.
4. If you intend in partaking in SIDFEST events such as fire jumping or frisbeeing, please observe the following guidelines:

Fire jumping

Frisbeeing
These simple yet effective guidelines can ensure we all have a good time with fire and frisbee's. For the very extreme, why not combine the two for fire jumpng Frisbee?

So there you have it, a rough guide to a rough night!