We are just weeks away from the gates of Glastonbury opening for another year of fun and frolics in Somerset.
The annual - much-loved - five-dayer is back this June, and those with tickets are almost certainly on a countdown now.
Thousands of people across the country will head to Worthy Farm, armed with fun outfits, sleeping bags and tents, but organisers have advised people to come prepared, and look after themselves and others while on site having fun.
Each year, public health experts issue warnings and remind visitors to stay safe and be aware of possible risks to their health.
Last year Somerset Council said: “Festival-goers are being reminded to be aware of health risks including those associated with alcohol and drug use, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), diseases such as measles, and weather related illness.
Professor Trudi Grant, Executive Director for Public and Population Health for Somerset Council and Somerset Integrated Care Board, added: “Most health risks can be avoided by taking simple steps to help protect yourself and others.
Regular good hygiene can help prevent the spread of most germs and infections, and remembering to keep yourself cool and avoid excess alcohol can help keep you safe during periods of hot weather.
“We are encouraging everyone who attends the festival to take some basic steps to protect themselves and others so they can enjoy the festival and other events safely and responsibly this summer.”
So if you are heading to the south west for the frolics, here are five top tips to stay safe while partying.
1. Hydration
It is all too easy to get carried away with a few drinks in the sunshine, but if you are at Glastonbury, you need to be prepared to be there for the long haul, and hydration is key.
“Being outdoors in the heat can be physically demanding, especially if you're on your feet, dancing," Nick Higginson, CEO of Phoenix Health & Safety told BBC News.
"If you combine this with drinking alcohol, it can easily lead to exhaustion."
He recommends packing a large reusable bottle to refill between sets, with hundreds of free water points available around the site.
2. Drug use
The message from Glastonbury Festivals is that festivalgoers should not use illegal substances on the site.
They warn that dealing or using illegal drugs is not condoned in their licensing agreement, and say all UK-wide drug laws will also be applicable and enforced on the festival site.
If people choose to ignore that and become ill or experience unusual effects from any substances taken, they are urged to seek immediate help from the medical or welfare services on site who can provide help and support and are stationed all over the site.
3. Look after your things
Festival goers are urged to keep valuables secure and with them at all times - this can be by using a money belt, and keeping phones on you at all times.
People are also urged to secure their tents by using a combination lock and avoiding leaving valuables inside when you’re not around.
4. Beware the sun
Although a more up to date weather report is expected to come in the following weeks at present the Met Office is reporting that sunshine is expected for the mammoth five day event.
Wearing suncream and hats is advised to avoid getting ill with ailments such as dehydration and sunstroke a major issue.
5. Stay safe in crowds
People are urged to stick with family and friends who you have travelled to the festival with.
The Glastonbury site is absolutely huge, so make sure you familiarise yourself with the layout before you go off to party and make sure you know how to get back to your tent, particularly in the night hours.
People can decorate their tent to make it noticeable if it helps.
Another top tip is to arrange meeting points with your pals, so if anyone becomes lost, you know where to head to find your clan again.
