{"id":134948,"date":"2016-08-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hongkong\/hideout-festival-2016-review-9-tips-on-how-to-survive-a-summer-music-festival-in-croatia-europe\/"},"modified":"2017-05-03T12:42:41","modified_gmt":"2017-05-03T04:42:41","slug":"hideout-festival-2016-review-9-tips-on-how-to-survive-a-summer-music-festival-in-croatia-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/hideout-festival-2016-review-9-tips-on-how-to-survive-a-summer-music-festival-in-croatia-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Hideout Festival 2016 review: 9 tips on how to survive a summer music festival in Croatia, Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"

I won\u2019t deny that I\u2019ve been to my fair share of parties<\/a> \u2013 I\u2019ve lost count of the number of local festivals<\/a> I\u2019ve attended, I\u2019ve toiled through seedy venues in Berlin\u2019s<\/a> and Tokyo\u2019s club circuit<\/a>, and I even survived Amsterdam\u2019s biggest city-wide rave known by the dance community as the Amsterdam Dance Event. But despite being a somewhat seasoned punter for over a decade, I admit that nothing could\u2019ve prepared me for my first, full-on international festival<\/a> fixed in one location over a blurry, blistering whirlwind of five days. It was, at times, terrifying and trying. But it was undoubtedly the best party experience I\u2019ve ever raved through.<\/p>\n

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\"The
The calm before the storm at Zrce Beach (Credit: Al de Perez)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The locale? Zrce Beach in Novalja, Croatia. The festival? Hideout Festival<\/a>. The dates? Summertime: end June to early July. The soundtrack? A marathon of jacking house music, trippy tech-house, hard techno, all\u00a0peppered with hints of jungle, acid, disco, grime and garage. EDM and vocal house? Not at this soir\u00e9e, no siree.<\/p>\n

Getting there wasn\u2019t too tricky, unless you absolutely can\u2019t deal with having a sore butt from long, draggy commutes. The easier option would\u2019ve been to fly straight into Zadar, take a 15-minute drive to Zadar\u2019s main bus terminal, and take an hour-ish bus ride to the town of Novalja, which is then just a 15-minute shuttle bus ride to the festival grounds at Zrce Beach. Unfortunately for me, I ended up flying to the Croatian capital of Zagreb, taking a shuttle to Zagreb bus terminal (one hour), taking another bus to Zadar bus terminal (four and a half hours), and so on. At least the gorgeous scenery you pass by makes up for it!<\/p>\n

\"Croatia
Croatia has some of the best beaches in Europe (Credit: Gary Brown)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hideout has an unlimited shuttle bus service that runs over the course of the festival (this costs about SGD55), so my recommendation would be to settle your lodging in the nearby town of Novalja, that has all the facilities, shops and dining options you need during the festival breaks. Hideout\u2019s programme typically starts at 3pm, takes a three-hour interlude at 8pm (some hidden parties still go on), and kicks off again from 11pm until 6am (again, not necessarily).<\/p>\n

\"Aquarius,
Aquarius, just one of the five clubs at Hideout (Credit: Matt Eachus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Because it\u2019s Mediterranean summertime, daylight lasts long with the sun setting at 10pm and rising as early as 4.30am. And that\u2019s a good thing, because firstly, Zrce Beach is itself a photogenic slice of paradise \u2013 a pebble beach overlooking clear, azure waters, sandy plains, and rocky hills that rest against the horizon. During the festival, the beach is laden with all sorts of watersport activities like jet skis and paddleboats, and also perks for the thrill-chasers like bungee jumping and blobbing. And true to its notorious reputation as one of the best party beaches in the world, Zrce hosts a row of five main clubs scattered along the shore \u2013 Noa, Papaya, Aquarius, Euphoria and Kalypso \u2013 and it is in these distinctive hedonistic habitats where the DJ sets of Hideout take place.<\/p>\n

\"Enter
Enter the kaleidoscopic world of Kalypso Feat. Elrow (Credit: Matt Eachus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So now that you have a rough picture of Hideout painted in your head, it boils down to the question: how in the world do<\/em> you survive a festival of this magnitude? Five clubs, five days, 60 hours of music, and over a hundred DJs to catch? Granted, we all have different ways of experiencing a music festival like this. But if you\u2019ve yet to tackle one and the prospect of it frightens you, just pay attention to my nine tips of fostering festival fortitude, and I\u2019m certain that it\u2019ll be, in some ways, a life-changing milestone.<\/p>\n

\"Sadly,
Sadly, I was unable to catch this smooth comeback kid of the garage scene, Craig David (Credit: Gary Brown)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#1 Manage your expectations<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

As stoked as I was, I ambitiously wanted to catch as many top acts as I could and check the boxes off my raver\u2019s wishlist. So on my first night, when I ended up missing Oliver Dollar<\/strong>, Doorly<\/strong> and Theo Kottis<\/strong> simply \u2019cos there was too much going on, I was gutted. I remember going home the next morning feeling sorely disappointed, though on hindsight, I was being foolish. So I eventually adopted a mentality that actually helped me get through the days to come: \u201cYou won\u2019t be able to catch everyone, and you don\u2019t need to<\/strong><\/span>\u201d. Once you accept that, you will have way more fun; trust me on this. Even when I was missing Craig David<\/strong> for ANOTR<\/strong> or Jamie xx<\/strong> for Eats Everything<\/strong> \u2013 no regrets whatsoever.<\/p>\n

\"Heidi
Heidi was one of the hardest DJs playing at the festival (Credit: Gary Brown)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#2 Stay hydrated and fed<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Even Energizer bunnies fizzle out sooner or later. Don\u2019t overestimate your energy levels; pace yourself and grab a snack (easily available within Hideout) to refuel for the long nights ahead. As for hydrating, while a can of beer or a jumbo cocktail would get you in the mood for the squelching acid house audial trips of DJ Haus<\/strong> or the grimy bass house of My Nu Leng<\/strong>, there\u2019s no shame in dancing with a water bottle in hand. For three hours straight, that bottle was my BFF during the rolling jack-a-thons of Heidi<\/strong> and Catz \u2018N Dogz<\/strong> \u2013 it definitely saved me from an excruciating hangover.<\/p>\n

\"It
It gets wet at Aquarius… very wet (Credit: Gary Brown)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#3 Rock the right threads<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re dancing for what seems like an eternity, practicality and functionality trump style in my books. Being a party by the beach, dressing light and dancing in swimmers is encouraged here; I remember stumbling upon a pool party in Aquarius where The Black Madonna<\/strong> played a sensual disco-teasing afternoon set, and I\u2019m glad I wasn\u2019t wearing skinny jeans. It also gets quite chilly at night from the sea breeze, so pack a cardigan or sweater if you have to. Never mind that I was the only one wearing it (all the body-flaunting peeps are just too proud to admit they\u2019re shivering inside-out); I was thankful during my blustery club-to-club shuffle from grime rapper Skepta<\/strong> to house honcho Hot Since 82<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Skream
Skream b2b Steve Lawler – two legends on one stage (Credit: Matt Eachus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#4 Learn about your lineup<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Nothing wrong with going to a festival and being totally clueless about who\u2019s playing. But if you ask me, it\u2019s much more worthwhile to catch an act you\u2019re an avid fan of, and to compare if what you imagined in your dreams matches reality. Personally, I was chuffed to have my expectations met when I saw Drumcode\u2019s techno don, Adam Beyer<\/strong>, whose cold, colossal kicks continue to ring in my ears. Likewise for another techno stalwart, Alan Fitzpatrick<\/strong>, who dropped original bangers like \u201cLove Siren\u201d and \u201cSkeksis\u201d; and Mel\u00e9<\/strong>, whose fusion of hard house grooves and tribal rhythms made him one of my personal Hideout highlights.<\/p>\n

\"No
No matter where you roamed, you would’ve stumbled upon an act that suited your fancy at Hideout (Credit: Matt Eachus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#5 Otherwise, keep an open mind!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

But that doesn\u2019t mean you gotta scholarly stalk every artiste before you dive in; sometimes you just gotta go with the flow and let the DJ transport you. Neither full-on house nor techno, punters were taken on a brain-warping journey by Lithuania\u2019s Gardens Of God<\/strong> (another Hideout MVP for me), who challenged listeners with a foreboding yet frenetic hybrid set of deep tech-house. And because I convinced myself to embrace everything \u2013 you\u2019ll never know what you\u2019re gonna find \u2013 I was pleased to discover the infectious house antics of Spaniards and Elrow residents, Marc Maya<\/strong> and De La Swing<\/strong>. Kudos to you fellas!<\/p>\n

\"The
The divine supergroup that is J.E.S.u.S (Credit: Gary Brown)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#6 Be a social animal<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Chances are, there will come a moment when you\u2019ll be separated from your mates. Your phone connection might betray you, your party pal might be wasted somewhere, or you might very well get split up while attempting to traverse the moshed scrum of ravers. So what do you do? Don\u2019t panic, and make new friends! Fellow punters are generally friendly when they see that you\u2019ve travelled halfway across the world to mutually revel in the moment. I was stuck alone in a sea of over a thousand people during the monster mega set of J.E.S.u.S<\/strong> \u2013 the back-to-back super collective of Jackmaster<\/strong>, Eats Everything<\/strong>, Skream<\/strong> and Seth Troxler<\/strong>. But in those five hours of house, tech-house and other dancefloor-rousing oddities (New Order, anyone?), I never once felt lonely. On the flipside, if you don\u2019t like interacting with people, festivals are probably not for you.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Resting
Resting was a good idea, especially if you wanted to catch late sets from Hannah Wants (Credit: Matt Eachus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#7 Catch disco naps when you can<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The good thing about the daily three-hour interludes at Hideout is that they\u2019re perfect if you wanna catch a snooze before the party revs back up again \u2013 your body will thank you for this later. Frankly, there was no way I would\u2019ve lasted for Joris Voorn<\/strong>\u2019s hook-driven closing set at 6am on the last day had it not been for the quick zees. And on that note, just catch as much rest as you can in general; you don\u2019t have to be first in line when the gates open. Was I sad about missing The Martinez Brothers<\/strong> and Patrick Topping<\/strong> in the day? Sure. But collapsing from exhaustion would\u2019ve been sadder.<\/p>\n

\"Most
Most parties at Hideout, especially the boat parties, accept cash only. So be wary of your belongings (Credit: Gary Eachus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#8 Watch your wallet<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

This probably won\u2019t happen to everyone, but it\u2019s something I\u2019d urge you to take note nonetheless. No matter how much you\u2019ve drunk, always be wary of your transactions. Be wary of menu prices, and be wary of how much change you\u2019re expected back when buying drinks at the bar. On more than one occasion, the bartender probably tried to take advantage of how sloshed I was (I wasn\u2019t) and attempted to short-change me. Most bars at the festival don\u2019t accept credit cards either (this is probably for the better), so exercise caution!<\/p>\n

\"Gorgon
Gorgon City was one of the acts who drew the biggest crowds (Credit: Matt Eachus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#9 Know when you\u2019ve had enough<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Remember: you have nothing to prove by being a trooper. Despite the soaring level of fun I was having \u2013 the sunset techno of B.Traits<\/strong>, the choppy capers of Mella Dee B2B Mak & Pasteman<\/strong>, the synth-spewing savagery of Bicep<\/strong>, the cruising house of Denney<\/strong> and Friend Within<\/strong> \u2013 I always knew when it was time to pack it up. Always keep track of your ride out of the festival; being stranded on the beach for nine hours when you\u2019re hung-over, filthy, famished and waiting for the next day\u2019s sets to start is not fun at all. Know your limits!<\/p>\n

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In fact, it\u2019s because I knew I had a morning bus to catch which tragically forced me to miss the much-hyped after-party on Hideout\u2019s last day \u2013 featuring a back-to-back set of Joy Orbison<\/strong> and Jackmaster<\/strong>. But it wasn\u2019t a missed opportunity that required any consoling from my friends, \u2019cos as far as I was concerned, I had already accomplished what I\u2019d set out to do. Survive a full-blown European music festival? That I sure did, and I\u2019m glad that Hideout was my first.<\/p>\n

For more information on the next Hideout Festival in Croatia, visit this website<\/a>. And thank you, Hideout! I’ll never forget it.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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