175,000 people will be attended the music festival at Glastonbury this weekend, revelling in the water and mud that will the fields. While listening to their favourite rock bands, drinking large quantities of alcoholic beverages and perhaps indulging in the odd ‘happy pill’, many of the revellers will also have their MP3 players and iPods with them to carry on the music once the live acts have finished for the night.

This is a great idea, but with so many people in attendance and only a tent to secure your possessions, it’s worthwhile ensuring that you have your equipment insured.

Therefore you should ensure you check your home insurance policy documents before you set off, because your home insurance may cover your items while you’re away… then again it may not. Glastonbury, like many other music festivals, is a big attraction for thieves due to the level of technology being left virtually unguarded in nothing more secure than a tent with a zip.

You’re also at risk from pick-pockets during the festival, so if you keep your MP3 player on you the whole time, make sure you secure it in a pocket with a zip or have it attached to your person, either round your wrist or your neck.