The technology encompasses a radio frequency identification (RFID) microchip, much like that of London's Oyster Cards, which allows wearers to pre-load the chips with money to pay for food and drink and scan in and out of festival areas. They can also be cancelled if lost.

The wristbands have been previously trialled at North American gigs, one-off shows in the UK and select groups at other festival but Wakestock is reportedly the first to use the technology festival-wide.

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