Josh Alas, of Los Angeles, gets refreshed after having a bucket of water poured on him during the Mayhem Festival at the San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore at the 2011 Mayhem Fest. (2011/File Photo)
The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival kicks off at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore on Saturday, June 29. The National Weather Service has forecast the temperature hitting 104 degrees for the day.
With the extreme heat wave, I reached out to Live Nation, which operates San Manuel Amphitheater’s concerts, about any precautions for Mayhem. Greg Terlizzi, public relations director for Live Nation’s SoCal office sent me some info about what’s allowed for the event. Thanks, Greg!
- Concert attendees are allowed to bring in multiple 20-ounce bottles of water. They must be factory sealed.
- Empty reusable water bottles and empty Camelbacks are allowed. There will be additional water filling stations on site.
- Sunscreen is allowed. Bring it in.
- San Manuel Amphitheater is known for being a big wide open space, but there will be additional shade structures brought in for it.
“We are monitoring the heat – as well as the weather conditions, overall – and are taking it into consideration when staffing medical personnel for this event,” Terlizzi wrote via email.
Five Finger Death Punch bassist Chris Kael also offered up his tips for the festival. I threw in some of my own from experience, too. (As tempting as it is, don’t wear all black. Trust me.)
Speaking of Five Finger Death Punch, Kael and I also talked about their Mayhem set, their upcoming album and more.
Remember kids, dehydration is serious business.
Tickets are still on sale for the event. Gates open at 1 p.m. Saturday. San Manuel Amphitheater is located at 2575 Glen Helen Parkway in Devore. Tickets are still available for the show and range from $35.50-$75, including the fees. You can pick them up at LiveNation.com.