This month we asked our festival volunteers on Facebook “What has been your motivation for volunteering at festivals with us at Oxfam?” You can see the answers below. In our experience, while lots of volunteering originally sign up as a way to experience the music whilst giving their time, they meet like-minded people in the …
As the dust settles on the South Downs following our mighty Trailwalker event at the end of September, here’s the season highlights in full. Oxfam’s 2019 festival season has been our biggest and best yet, and interest in volunteering for Oxfam at a festival has grown significantly year on year, increasing a staggering five-fold since …
Have you ever wondered what it is like volunteering as a steward with Oxfam? Well, Hannah has written an amazing blog talking about her first time volunteering at WOMAD with Oxfam this summer. Keep reading to learn more about her experience. Photo Credit: Hannah Parry “Want to have an amazing, music filled summer but you’re …
The fashion craze of the 1970’s was made popular by the most notable music artists of the time, such as ABBA. The era of the flares was short but well remembered. Some people never forgot flares and have continued to embrace the bell bottoms. Much like all trends, they never quite disappear.! But, be ready …
While we all may have our own definitions, The Oxford English Dictionary defines upcycling as to “Reusing (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original.” This brings me to my upcycling placement at the Oxfam Festival Shop. I’ve always had my own …
Fashion is an industry that is putting increasing pressures on both our planet and people who make our clothes. Keep reading to find out more about the impacts of fast fashion and what you can do to make a difference this summer! Did you know…? The average lifespan for an item of clothing in the …
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If you find packing for a festival a bit overwhelming, never fear! The Oxfam Festival Shop Team have compiled a simple checklist, with some of the items you’ll need for camping, sleeping and clothes to sleep you stylish, comfortable and dry! We will be sharing some top tips on our social media over the coming …
With the summer drawing to a close, our volunteers have amounted a vast supply of tips and tricks. Drawing from their collective knowledge on how to complete a successful camping mission, we’ve compiled a list of core advice to help you navigate next year’s festival season. Below are our top 5! 1. Think before …
It’s easy to get bogged down in the doom and gloom of the current global climate, so in honour of International Womens Day we decided to bring attention to three great organisations that are working to make the music industry more inclusive of women, non-binary and trans people. It might even help a few of you …
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Stuck for ideas for what to wear to your fave festival? We’ve put together some outfits from the Oxfam Wastesaver to help you catch the vibe of the festival you’re headed to, just add wellies (which we also sell)! All these outfits have been pulled from Festival Shop stock, so if you like something keep …
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