‘Be patient, kind and safe’: Splendour in the Grass revellers make most of muddy conditions

The Byron Bay event kicked off on Saturday after festival goers endured flooded campsites, long queues and the cancellation of the first day's programming

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Revellers at Splendour in the Grass have tried to make the most of the muddy situation, but long queues and a lack of communication" have left some running low on patience.

Organisers of Australia's biggest music festival urged fans to turn up to the event on Saturday, after performances were cancelled on Friday.