This is a post sponsored by U.S. Cellular. I have received compensation, either monetarily or in product. With that said, the opinions herein are 100% my own. Is music a part of your life? It has been a large part of mine since I can remember. My mom was a singer when she was in her late teens and early 20’s. When I was growing up, we always had music playing in our home. I have done the same. All of my kids love music as much as I do. One of our favorite things to do is attend concerts, especially music festivals.
Over the years, I have learned a thing or two about what to bring to a music festival. You only forget something once before it makes it’s way onto your list of things to bring to the next festival! For a list of what you need to take to your next music festival, read my post, Summer Music Festival Must Have Items. Since technology has become such a presence in our lives, it has worked it’s way into just about every area of what we do.
According to a recent U.S. Cellular survey, nearly four in five consumers use a smartphone to assist them when they travel. With their reliable network, I know no matter where we travel, U.S. Cellular has me covered! I wouldn’t dream of going to a music festival without my iPhone or iPad from U.S. Cellular. Nor would I leave home without downloading these apps! They will help you coordinate your music festival experience in every way imaginable!
Find My Friends is a free Apple app that helps you keep up with your family and friend’s location as well as share your own. Festival goers will never have to worry about losing track of their friends. And let me tell, you, there is nothing more scary than getting separated from your group at a large outdoor festival.
The GroupMe app is free and helps you communicate with your group via group message. GroupMe keeps you connected with your group no matter their device. This means you can chat from your phone, computer or tablet.
Wunderlist is a free organizational app that allows users to share and assign to-do lists, set due dates and reminders and collaborate on projects from any smart device. For something like me that loves a to do list, this is the perfect app!
Packing Pro is a mobile travel list app that allows users to create lists, monitor total items, pick from sample packing lists and more. Festival goers will have everything they need. It is a great app for how to make your next summer music festival rock .
Airbnb is one of my favorite websites to find a place to stay when we travel. Now you have an app with the same features. You can search for, save and book the perfect place to stay, all from your mobile device!
If you prefer to go camping when attending an outdoor festival, you should download BC Tent Finder. If you are like me, you can never find your car in a large parking lot. Well, the BC Tent Finder app helps you find your tent among the sea of tents.
With any event, there are always incidental costs. It is so hard to keep up with those fees when you are in a large group. With the Venmo app, you can pay anyone with a Venmo account. You just link your bank account or debit card. The service is secure, and can be used with anyone and is free.
Google Wallet allows users to send or request money from anywhere. Users can receive money directly into their bank account and can send money to others with merely an email address or phone number. Be sure to stay current with U.S. Cellular and follow them on Facebook and Twitter. One USA reader will win a $15 iTunes or Google Play gift card.
Do you attend outdoor festivals? What are your tips for keeping organized with your family and friends?
