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We caught up with DJ, presenter and verified taste-maker, Flex Mami, in between sips of Smirnoff seltzers.

You only need to glance at Flex Mami’s social media to realise that she is a touchstone for all that is of cultural significance in Australia. The style queen and CEO has amassed thousands of followers who look to her for guidance through life’s stickier social situations, and always-enlightening, often sizzling, hot takes. Naturally, we found her hanging out at Smirnoff’s Seltzer Springs enjoying some refreshments away from the booming main stages.

If you’ve never been, Smirnoff Seltzer Springs is the desert-inspired oasis in the middle of Splendour’s North Byron Parklands home. It’s the place where you can recharge your batteries, wrap your lips around Smirnoff’s delicious seltzer range, and then dance yourself silly inside, with DJs spinning tunes all day and night.

It was here that we asked Flex for her festival tips, SITG highlights and more. Check it out below and we’ll see you at the Smirnoff Seltzer Springs!

Talk us through your festival prep – what are the key things you need for SITG?

THE MENTAL FORTITUDE TO BE DOWN FOR EVERYTHING AND NOTHING — RAIN, HAIL, SHINE. Following that, thick thermal socks, lip balm, a handbag that doesn’t slide off my shoulder, sunglasses and one ride-or-die friend.

Tell us about your SITG outfit. How would you describe your festival aesthetic in a few words?

A COMFORTABLE SHOWSTOPPER. It’s worth the fit pic but still has merit for a full day of shenanigans. Boots are a must, I don’t care what anyone says — there is no other appropriate footwear. YOU NEED A JACKET. YOU ARE NOT BUILT DIFFERENT.

Which is your favourite Smirnoff Seltzer flavour?

IM A PASSIONFRUIT GIRLY THROUGH AND THROUGH!!! Closely followed by Mixed Berry, with a spritz or three of fresh lime.

How do you plan on bringing a touch of Smirnoff Seltzer Springs Palm Springs vibes to Splendour?

RADIATING ENERGY, FANGLED OPTIMISM AND A SENSE OF REFINED FERAL BEHAVIOUR!!

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen at a music festival?

It’s always the miscellaneous man wobbling and peeing where he shouldn’t.

What’s your all-time SITG highlight?

IN THE AMPHITHEATRE FOR KENDRICK LAMAR!!!!!!!!

What’s your never-fail, go-to, dance floor sizzler in your DJ set?

Fade by Kanye West mixed into Dance Wiv Me by Dizzy Rascal and Calvin Harris

How do you plan on recovering from SITG?

SLEEP, CARBS AND RELIVING MEMORIES VIA MY CAMERA ROLL.

RAPID FIRE ROUND:

PDA at music festivals? ALWAYS.

Using your iphone to record a performance for longer than 2 mins? THIS IS SO STRESSFUL. NEVER.

Pushing through the crowd to get to an optimal spot? ALWAYS.

Ditching your festival buddies to go backstage? YES.

People jumping on shoulders at music festivals? ITS CUTE, YES.

Crowds getting artists to do shoeys? ABOLISH THIS IMMEDIATELY.