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1. Register with a photo (on the Glastonbury website). You need to be registered to buy tickets
2. Buy your ticket deposit in November, good luck!
3. Sometimes the camper van tickets go on sale immediately, but the publicity will tell you the dates. You buy a pitch either in the East fields or at Bath&West showground. You need to provide your own camper van.
If you want other off site options there are various companies eg Love Fields, Ziggu, Tangerine Fields etc who provide a number of mainly tent-based options. Or you can try for accommodation in a hotel or bnb locally.
Hope this helps
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4 hours ago, balti-pie said:
Really fancy volunteering at this next year 👍 the lineup always sounds interesting, its got a lot of devoted followers on here and elsewhere online, and its quite small so easier to get around and work at by the looks of things. A pal of mine has been the last couple of years, and loves it - so i'm going to dip me toes in, as long as i can get an oxfam slot
I volunteered with Oxfam for the first time last year. Slots are hard to get unless you're on the priority list, I got lucky and picked one up 6 weeks before. The Oxfield was about 15 mins walk away from the festival but it was quiet there! You could use crew catering and facilities and could get right to the back of the main stage! My shifts were 2 x morning shifts, one on the accessible vehicle gate, on on the main pedestrian gate, and the 3rd was an evening shift on the Oxfield. It can get really really cold at night!! Be warned! But overall had a brilliant experience!
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Change has to happen at festivals otherwise it gets stale and full of the same old people that expect the same old bands in the same old settings. Part of the joy of festivals is discovering new ones, finding new areas at familiar festivals, enjoying new music and interacting with different people. Festivals have to evolve to stay alive - and especially so in difficult times. I understand that people have attachments to certain things and sometimes those things are missed, but put into the bigger picture, it makes sense.
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Magical Sounds isn't for me but for some in my group it will be hugely missed. But they I suspect, will still go because they love the festival too. The amount of Mr Angry's on the Facebook page is staggering. I'll still go, may volunteer again if I can get a place. Fab festival!
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With just under a month to go before T day (OMG, its nearly as frantic as Glastonbury) and the music still ringing in our ears, who's in for 2024?
Wishlists for artists - and obvious "house bands" - Pictish, Wedding Present, Melin Melyn!!
I'd be happy with a Suede or Pixies headliner, I'd love to see Oh Sees return and maybe a band like Ride in the Far Out.Let's go!!
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Actually @jeel we don't all want Andy's back. Portaloos are thankfully gone now at most festivals, horrible, stinking, chemical ridden things. The problem with the Compoost ones though is a) the steps are too steep b) they are slippery when wet and c) they are too small inside. There are lots of examples of better composters around, Compoost really need to rethink their design especially with small children/parents or people with dodgy knees and hips in mind (but not so bad they need accessible loos). They've been a problem at
The mud didn't bother me, despite it stinking in Far Out. Its a festival, in a field, in Wales, its gonna be muddy - stuff washes.
As usual there's a minority of self-centred folk, whether thats with trolleys, blankets, or just idiots but the majority are fine and lovely people. Our camping area was quiet at night and left in a good condition, most people were happy to engage and be pleasant. The chatting at the front is annoying, especially in quieter performances. But on the whole its a good place.
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2 hours ago, collectivisedfarming said:
Could be very busy in the tent for Spiritualized with nothing really up against them. Allows to see both full sets from them and The Bug Club though.
Tempted to see both, but Spzd are one of my favourite bands, so will probably just loiter about down the front rather than risk a crap spot because I got engrossed with the Bug Club's chirpy tunes!
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6 hours ago, Coopa said:
I'm not sure what difference putting one small tent up amongst the 14 or so my group usually has makes. Especially compared to some of the ginormous structures that are there. And to relocate 14 tents on Thursday would be ridiculous.
Less cool IMHO is taking toilet tents, shower tents, and suchlike.
But let's not get judgy about individual situations, be nice and not take the piss with space.
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Some friends last year walked the ridge to the south of the site, said it was fabulous. Sorry don't have a specific route but sure you can find one!
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They can camp with you if there's space
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2 hours ago, thym3lord said:
Does anyone know if there's a food stall in the settlers camp?
Yes, from memory but didn't actually use them... a cafe, a food stall and a deli...
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Spiritualized vs Bug Club.
I have seen Spzd many times but not for about 10 years. Seen Bug Club once.
Spzd can be mind blowing and recent gig reviews show they are on form but if J Spaceman is ill/off form it can be disappointing. They tend to play big concert halls these days so the chance to see them is a smallish tent is appealing. Also J Spaceman health is well documented, I think its fair to say that you never know if it's the last chance. It could be magical. Or it might not be, but if you're a fan of them, it'd be hard to miss.
The Bug Club, on the rise, playing everywhere. Really good fun band, uplifting and will be genuinely pleased to see you, especially playing against a big name like Spzd. Enjoyable but a bit samey after a while. I'd be there like a shot if they weren't against Spzd.
Spzd wins for me!
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Oh and the Wedding Present, but if you haven't seen them by now then I'm not sure where you've been as they've toured pretty constantly (like 200+ live dates a year) since 1988!!!
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1 hour ago, Jeel said:
Any recommendations for bands, especially from those who have seen them live, would be very welcome.
The Bug Club
Melin Melyn
Goat
Spiritualized
Beth Orton
Rozi Plain
Billy Nomates
and not seen them but someone I know did at Womad - MadMadMad
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1 hour ago, henry bear said:
They would. I'm sure they wouldn't get a huge crowd of hip young people, but it'd be respectable enough. Their current show though is tremendous and I would love to see it at Glasto. And forget about Other Stage nonsense, get 'em headlining the Pyramid.
I dunno, my sister in law was a hip young thing in 2011 and had heard that Pulp was worth seeing, she loved it!
Also similar for The Cure last time, we stood with a bunch of teens, they loved it, knew enough to have fun.
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From my vast experience of 1 (not Glasto) festival, its definitely not an easy ticket. You will get some sh*t shifts, you will miss some things you really don't want to - and you will need to stay sober for later in the day shifts. You will be knackered, you will walk miles. I really enjoyed it and will do more - but still in 2 minds about whether doing Glastonbury is right for me, despite my desperation to go!
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Got Settlers tickets emailed just now!!!
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9 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:
Just so people don’t think you are talking to yourself … post has been removed
I often do talk to myself to be fair!!! But thanks 🙂
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I hear nothing but good things about this fest!
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What an answer by Leo the AI bot there. Amazing.
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I'm going, for the first time and as an Oxfam volunteer. Looking forward to it!
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There's some Oxfam spots for Womad starting next Wednesday just come up. That firmly sits in the category of music I've no idea about but looking forward to whichever shifts I get and whichever music I see.
I did Bearded in May, which firmly sits in the lots of music for me camp, but only ended up missing one must see, had a blast both volunteering and partying.
I'm still none the wiser if that is helping my Glastonbury thoughts for next year!
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Most coaches will arrive Wednesday - all coaches sell out 100%
London has the most coaches that depart - but I would guess more people try from there.Apart from that I'm not sure how you'd get any meaningful stats - when all tickets from all locations sell out in minutes.
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Sorry, I won't click on the link but it sounds like a serious allegation there.
Older solo newbie wanting camper van advice
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Pretty much right!
When you buy your tickets in November, you only pay a deposit (that was £50 last year, may be different). If you decide not to pay the balance in the week long window in April, then you lose your ticket and some of your deposit. If you do pay the balance, the ticket is yours.
I've never done a van to Glasto so not sure on the rest of it - you just need to make sure your van rental is refundable when you book I guess. It is possible to stay in a van at other places, eg a local campsite, there's details of these around, so I wouldn't necessarily just cancel everything if you don't get a campervan ticket until you've explored all the options. Keep an eye out on here, lots of info will become available nearer the time.
You make a great point about insurance, I've heard of some where the van company goes bust between booking and festival, leaving people out of pocket and out of accommodation. Sad.