Arrive at Littlegig to see extensively illuminated and secured campsite, with approximately 1,000 pre-erected tents, mobile showers and eco-water stations, already-inflated mattresses or glamped up beds and complimentary Ballantines. Check.
There can’t be a lot of places on earth where you can get hair and makeup by top stylists, while sipping complimentary chilled bubbly from the Krone bar, under a forest canopy. Check.
Wander over to the permanent foodie stations serving all day and night. Feel like a coffee, open-fired mielies, ribbetjies, popcorn, crystal spring rolls, wild mushroom kebabs, double fried hot chips with toppings, pancakes, ice lollies, Tiffin box-style vegetarian or butter chicken curries with Jasmine rice and puffy popadums - even at 3am? Up for artisanal food and wine pairing and a morning-after breakfast buffet to share at the long tables in forest dining or chill out areas? Check.
Be amazed at the fine wines or whatever you fancy from the bar, served by friendly baristas and copious ice to accompany serenades by live musicians, entertainers and DJs, surrounded by fashion, floral art and communal lounges set on a lake with lifeguards or at a variety of dance floors, bars and a secret after party? Check.
Strike up a conversation with whomever you happen to be sitting next to in the above forest dining, chill out or behammocked areas, decorated with kilometres of fairy lights, velvet upholstered and bolstered furniture for your express comfort and delight, and you are guaranteed to be inspired and make new friends. Anyone for a glass of rosé, G&T, scotch on the rocks, tequila, craft beer, chai tea? A celery bedecked breakfast blood Mary for those that partied too hard? Don’t mind if I do. Check.
The FREESHOP will gladly hand over whatever you need, it’s included in the ticket price. Check.
Unlike many events, everyone is a VIP at Littlegig. All the above is accessible to everyone at the festival, making you feel, well, downright spoiled rotten. Viva the democratisation of hospitality and fun. Check.
Book your tickets soonest, as ticket numbers are limited to around 1,500 lucky folk.
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