Keep your gadgets secure this festival season: Essential Tips for Protecting Your Valuables
Festivals are all about having fun, making memories, and enjoying the music and atmosphere — but nothing ruins the vibe faster than losing something valuable, like your phone. By following these essential festival safety tips, you can ensure that your festival experience remains enjoyable and safe. Remember, a little preparation and awareness can go a long way in keeping you and your gadgets out of harm's way.
2024 research by GoCompare found that on average festival goers take three devices with them and more than 1 in 10 leave them unguarded in tents. Music to thieves' ears: more than 1 in 10 will leave gadgets unguarded at festivals this summer | GoCompare News
With the surge in device thefts and damages at such events, it's crucial to take proactive measures to protect any gadgets you plan on taking with you.
Follow these simple tips to keep your valuables safe so you can focus on enjoying yourself:
1. Register Your Gadgets Before You Go
Most festival goers will take their phone. Take a few minutes to register it on Immobilise.com before you set off, along with any other valuables you are taking.
If something goes missing, you've got a better shot at getting it back. Our handy video shows you how.
2. Leave the Bling at Home
Unless you really need it, skip the expensive gear. If you must bring something valuable, check whether the festival offers secure lockers, and use them.
3. Stay One Step Ahead of Pickpockets
Crowds are prime pickpocket territory. Keep your phone and wallet in a front-facing bum bag or money belt, not in a back or side pocket. Rucksacks are easy targets, especially in dense crowds.
4. Always Use a Passcode
Set a passcode on your phone. It's a simple but vital layer of protection if your device falls into the wrong hands.
5. Enable Device Tracking Features
Turn on tools like Find My iPhone or Find My Device before you arrive. They can help locate your tech — and even assist the police in recovering it.
6. Save Emergency Contacts - On Paper Too
Save important numbers on your phone, including the festival's emergency contact and your friends' numbers. Write these down on a piece of paper too and keep it on you, just in case your phone battery dies or it goes missing.
7. Display a Lock-Screen “If Found” Message
This is a great way to let someone know how to return your phone to you if it does go missing. Include your name and the phone number of someone with you.
8. Don't Enable Aeroplane Mode
It might save battery, but it can also disable tracking. If your phone goes missing, you'll want every tool available to help find it. It's not worth the risk.
9. Report Anything Lost or Stolen Immediately
Notify the police right away if something is stolen. You'll need a crime reference number to file an insurance claim. Also, flag the item as lost or stolen in your immobilise account. This will be immediately visible to the police and can also help prevent your items from being traded through pawnbrokers or retailer trade-in programmes.
10. Get Familiar With the Layout
Know where the exits, security points, first aid tents, and information desks are located. It can make all the difference if you're in a hurry, lost, or dealing with an emergency.
With a little planning you can fully enjoy the experience. It's about prepping smart and staying alert.
Festival Safe has more great advice for keeping you and your stuff safe visit Festival Safe
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