June 22nd 2024.
Dua Lipa, one of the hottest pop stars of the moment, is set to headline Glastonbury 2024 alongside another female artist. As the countdown to the highly anticipated music festival begins, many people who were unable to secure tickets in previous years may be feeling a sense of regret and missing out on all the fun. But don't despair, because we have some insider tips on how you and your friends can attend the festival for free and save some money along the way.
Despite the standard ticket price for this year's event being £360, a steep £20 increase from the previous year, fans were undeterred and tickets sold out within an hour of going on sale. Even resale tickets made available in April were snatched up in just 22 minutes. However, there are some not-so-secret ways to attend the festival without breaking the bank or selling a kidney.
So, how much are tickets for Glastonbury? Well, 2024 marks the most expensive tickets ever for the beloved music festival, with a price tag of £360 plus a £5 booking fee for standard tickets. This makes Glastonbury the most expensive popular music festival on the market. This increase was met with disappointment from fans who had just come to terms with the hefty price hike in 2023, where tickets were priced at £335 plus a £5 booking fee. These prices were a significant jump from the previous general sale in 2019, where tickets were priced at £265 plus a £5 booking fee for what would have been the 2020 festival.
Organizer Emily Eavis, daughter of founder Michael Eavis, defended the price increase, citing the enormous costs of running such a large event and the financial impact of two years without a festival due to the pandemic. However, she also reassured fans that there would still be opportunities for many thousands of people to attend as volunteers or part of the crew.
Now, let's get to the juicy part - how to go to Glastonbury for free. There are a few ways to do so, and one of them is to work for Glastonbury Festival directly. However, these roles are limited and mostly administrative, such as finance, licensing, and customer services, as well as various infrastructure and site-related jobs. These roles also require you to work over the festival weekend itself.
Another option is to volunteer and work for your ticket. This involves paying for your ticket in advance and then receiving a refund once you have completed the required hours. Popular volunteer roles include litter-picking, with the Recycling Team being recruited directly by the festival. However, for this role, you must have a recommendation from a previous recycling volunteer. Other volunteer roles include tent steward or campsite warden, with shifts being assigned on a lottery basis.
If you're lucky enough to secure a volunteer role, you can still enjoy all the festival has to offer, including the headlining acts. Volunteer Amanda Ayers shared her experience, saying that after their shifts, they were free to enjoy the festival and could even stay up as late as they wanted as long as they could make their 6am shift start.
So, there you have it - some not-so-secret ways to attend Glastonbury for free. Whether you work directly for the festival or volunteer, you can still have the full festival experience without spending a fortune on tickets. So don't let FOMO get the best of you, start planning for Glastonbury 2024 now and save yourself some money in the process. Who knows, you may even get to see Dua Lipa live in concert!
As the days count down to Glastonbury 2024, there's a buzz of excitement in the air. Music lovers all over the world are eagerly anticipating the festival, and if you're one of them, then you know the struggle of trying to snag tickets. Whether you missed out this year, last year, or every year, it can be disheartening. But don't worry, we've got some insider tips on how you and your friends can get in for free and save some cash.
This year's lineup is nothing short of amazing, with big names like Shania Twain, Coldplay, Cyndi Lauper, SZA, Avril Lavigne, Janelle Monáe, and more. And with the standard ticket prices increasing by £20 to £360, you might think it's impossible to attend without breaking the bank. However, despite the high demand, tickets for Glastonbury sold out in just one hour when they went on sale last November, and resale tickets in April were gone in a mere 22 minutes. But don't lose hope just yet. We've got some tricks up our sleeve that might just get you into the festival without having to sell a kidney.
Let's start with the most pressing question on everyone's mind - how much are ticket prices for Glastonbury? Well, unfortunately, 2024 has marked the most expensive tickets ever for this beloved music event. Last year, it was announced that the ticket prices would increase to £360 plus a £5 booking fee for standard tickets, making it the most expensive popular music festival on the market. This news was a tough pill to swallow for fans who were still adjusting to the hefty price hike in 2023, where tickets were priced at £335 plus a £5 booking fee. This was a significant increase from the previous general sale in 2019, where tickets were £265 plus a £5 booking fee for the 2020 festival. Festival organizer Emily Eavis, alongside her father and founder Michael Eavis, defended the price increase, citing rising costs and the financial impact of two years without a festival due to COVID.
But don't despair, there are some not-so-secret ways you can attend Glastonbury without shelling out for a ticket. So, let's dive in and explore all the options.
First up, if you work for Glastonbury Festival directly, you'll be able to enjoy the perk of free admission. However, the available roles are limited, mostly consisting of administrative positions such as finance, licensing, customer services, and various infrastructure-related jobs. And just a heads up, if you do get hired, you'll also be working over the festival weekend.
Another option is to work for your ticket by volunteering. One popular role is litter-picking, which is recruited directly by the festival. In this case, volunteers pay for their ticket in advance and then receive a refund once they complete the required hours, usually four six-hour shifts. However, if you want to join the Recycling team, you'll need a personal recommendation from a previous volunteer.
You can also volunteer as a tent steward or campsite warden, recruited from organizations looking to raise funds and provide helpful assistance during the festival. Stewards receive training either online or in person, and shifts can be a bit of a lottery as they need to cover both day and night shifts.
But if you're hired as a driver, you'll work for your ticket rather than being paid. And if you're a steward, you'll be given a lovely bright pink high-vis jacket and tasked with helping festival-goers find their way around and providing assistance in emergencies. And don't worry, you won't miss out on the music - most stages open by midday, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the headliners.
So, if you were wondering how to go to Glastonbury for free, now you know. There are plenty of opportunities to attend this iconic music event without breaking the bank. So, don your high-vis jacket and get ready to dance the weekend away at Glastonbury 2024!
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