A Guide to Hideout 2016
Without a doubt, one of THE most incredible overseas festivals of the year has to be our very own Hideout 2016. (26th June - 30th June). Get your swimwear sorted, sunnies on the go and your squad on fleek, for a long weekend on the beautiful island of Pag, Croatia. With an unbelievable line-up, day parties keeping you partying while the sun is shining and tents galore full of the best DJ’s going, it is one that cannot be missed. The bodies in Croatia are outstanding. So no more cake. Put. It. Down. Right now. Leave it! A sea of half naked men and women brimming in the tents, ankle deep in water, beer in hand, all you lads can stop dreaming. The nakedness is real. Imagine the edgiest part of your city. Whether it be NQ in Manchester, Hackney in London or Digbeth in Birmingham; imagine every edgy ponytailed boy and nose pierced girl uniting together for one big rave. In the sunshine. What more could you want?!
From the creators of Warehouse Project, you will be seeing your favourite artists; Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Hannah Wants and Julio Bashmore… the list goes on. 3 days, 24 hours of non-stop partying, beautiful tanning weather and a plethora of DJ’s, there is something for everyone. I am here to give you your survival guide for the hit music festival hitting its 6th year, but I would still recommend a week off afterwards to recover…
Fitness and Fashion
Now the girl’s aren’t expecting Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson strutting down the beach, but you better get lifting. The competition is fierce. And you don’t want to have to contour those abs…that shit washes off! So get that body in the best shape of its life, whack on some bright shorts (you know you like the attention), a snapback and pair of decent sunnies (Raybans are a big fave) and you’re all sorted. Bum bags just got a bit sexy too. Ladies. We all know getting our summer wardrobe together is one of our major 21st century problems; and heading to Hideout is no different. The girls are dolled up to the nines. Golden bikinis, hair all braided and styled up. Princess Leah does House basically. Everyone looks incredible. Short shorts everywhere. Bangles and tats. And a cute co-ord combo from Toppers…whiiiiiich every other girl is wearing. But it’s fine, because you’re drunk. Before you go, get on youtube and practice contouring chicas. its not going to be easy. but promise you it will be worth it.
Travel & Accom
I would definitely recommend getting the gang together...whether there is 4, 14, or 40 of you...and get yourselves a sweet ass apartment on the island. The website accommodates to your needs; highlighting best methods of transport, and hotels such as TIM, Mina and Blue Skies in Novalja to stay in. A lot of people like to camp, it’s cheap and hot and a far cry from camping in the lakes in the snow in the UK. So if you ladies want 37 plug sockets to stick all your appliances in, and charge your phone so you can keep in touch with bae… book now. See what your priorities are and book up early, as they sell out fast. Beers in tact at the airport, jump on your 2.5 flight from London to Zadar, and continue the drinking! Once you’re booked in and hit Croatian turf…best way of getting to the island is in a taxi. It is one of the most dangerous car journeys you will ever be in, and Fast and the Furious may seem real, but they know what they are doing and will get you there in one piece. Fix up camp and let the partying begin.
Boat Parties
One ticket you need to be getting in advance! One year Disclosure even got a speed boat from Ibiza while Karate Kid was playing; they then hopped on board and began their set! We do not make this stuff up. You jump on board with over 50 party-goers to sail the seas while raving your tits off to anyone from Heidi to Jamie XX. Get your tokens once you get on board, find a decent spot. Meeting points are crucial for getting those drunken friends back. Now, I don’t want to sound like your mum, but put sun cream on. You don’t want to spend your final days with sunstroke, while your friends bring back ‘their new best friends from the rave’ and take snapchats of you as red as a lobster. No Instagram filter can save you now.
Day parties
Be prepared. The parties Do. Not. Stop. On the island. You are one short stuffy shuttle bus journey away from paradise. So once you land on the island, you have three insane tents to choose from; Papaya, Calypso and Aquarius. From day to night they are brimming with headline acts such as Seth Troxler to Eats Everything. It’s warm from morning to night, and you party from the sun setting to the sun shining. Everyone is on the same vibe, and you wanna pass out, there’s a nice little beach for you to kick back on.
This unbelievable fashion festival will tick all the boxes. Get booking. Get contouring. Get lifting. Get partying. This Summer Vacay. Sorted.
By Jasmine Danaher