As previously reported, the level of technology being taken by revellers to Glastonbury this weekend is going to be such that insurance for the items is a must. Zurich warns that failure to take out adequate insurance on the items being taken by festival goers could lead a substantial financial loss on their part.

According to Zurich Insurance, some £3 billion worth of technology, including MP3 players, iPods and mobile phones will be left lying around at various festivals this year, and will be tantalisingly on display in people’s pockets in tight festival crowds. This makes for an obvious target for thieves looking for an easy score.

Zurich conducted research that showed almost one in ten people had been the victim of theft at live music shows such as festivals and concerts. They also showed that the average attendee at Glastonbury would be carrying over £260 worth of technology on them during the festival. The technology being sported at festivals includes mobiles, 82%, digital cameras, 63%, MP3 players and iPods, 16%.

This isn’t to mention the cash being carried as well.

Despite all of this, according to Zurich over 75% of festival goers have no form of insurance against theft of these items.

Mike Quinton, from Zurich Insurance, stated:

One in four British adults said they were planning on attending a festival this summer and it would be all too easy to get swept up in the summer spirit and forget to take even the simplest of precautions with their belongings.

Our research shows that many music lovers are taking unnecessary risks by storing expensive goods in tents, carrying pricey items on them and failing to consider protecting themselves from theft. We urge all festival goers this summer to plan ahead, only take what they need to as well as checking their cover before they go.

Do you insurance for your technology if you’re attending a festival this summer?