My little brother called me from in front of the pyramid stage last night

[Messy]

He doesn't have a ticket, and isn't working, but "knows some of the security" and managed to get on site. Says he reckons he'll be able to "buy a wristband" for cheap and be inside for the festival.

I'm a touch annoyed, as I've paid £200, but it would be good to see him there. Is he talking out of his arse, or does this sort of thing happen?

[formed a band]

Suppose so

[Jackmypie]

I used to get free wristbands, still do but this year I bought a ticket as I think they might be limited and didn't want to risk it.

[swede]

He doesn't have a ticket, and isn't working, but "knows some of the security" and managed to get on site. Says he reckons he'll be able to "buy a wristband" for cheap and be inside for the festival.

I'm a touch annoyed, as I've paid £200, but it would be good to see him there. Is he talking out of his arse, or does this sort of thing happen?

[dub-tech]

pics or it never happened!

Edited June 22, 2013 by dub-tech

[glasto virgin]

pics or it never happened!

[DeclarationOfWar]

Leems segit

[Phil-itfc]

could get a spare one off of a trader maybe?

[Teddington]

Tbh he could simply hide for a few days

[glasto-worker]

Tbh he could simply hide for a few days

[daclown28]

Yea I know people who have done this in the past, you have I travel light and you have to be friendly. And have something to trade for your wristband, after doing it one year ad staying behind to help the clean up my friend met enough people that he didn't come back home for 6 monts and now has a regular working slot ad lots of uk festies

[glasto-worker]

He doesn't have a ticket, and isn't working, but "knows some of the security" and managed to get on site. Says he reckons he'll be able to "buy a wristband" for cheap and be inside for the festival.

I'm a touch annoyed, as I've paid £200, but it would be good to see him there. Is he talking out of his arse, or does this sort of thing happen?

[Messy]

Haven't spoken to him since the other night.. I'll fire off a text and update when he gets back to me. Hope you haven't been snitching!

Edited June 23, 2013 by Messy

[glasto-worker]

Haven't spoken to him since the other night.. I'll fire off a text and update when he gets back to me. Hope you haven't been snitching!

[glasto virgin]

Leems segit

[riverman]

Envy is such an unpleasant trait. Why can't you just be happy for him. The odd one or two 'naughty boys' who sneak in without tickets won't really make that much difference the sustainability of Glastonbury.

[Stu H]

Envy is such an unpleasant trait. Why can't you just be happy for him. The odd one or two 'naughty boys' who sneak in without tickets won't really make that much difference the sustainability of Glastonbury.

[daclown28]

He won't be getting something fr nothing, he given up a week of his life before the festival just to get in. thats dedication and he deserves to be there! He will probably meet people and end up helping, that's how it works . He's not going to be able to hide in a bush for a week! He's going to have to offer help to make friends and hopefully bag himself a band of a nice person inside

[Englishdragon]

Envy is such an unpleasant trait. Why can't you just be happy for him. The odd one or two 'naughty boys' who sneak in without tickets won't really make that much difference the sustainability of Glastonbury.

[Stu H]

He won't be getting something fr nothing, he given up a week of his life before the festival just to get in. thats dedication and he deserves to be there! He will probably meet people and end up helping, that's how it works . He's not going to be able to hide in a bush for a week! He's going to have to offer help to make friends and hopefully bag himself a band of a nice person inside

[riverman]

No, youre right. I agree. If everyone did it, it would be dreadful. But obviously systems would be put in place to stop it happening in the future. But it is wrong. It is, ultimately, theft. However... It's his brother! It's almost like he's sharing the story in the hope that security might get the dogs out!

[bombfrog]

What a strange way of looking at it.

Its like saying "why cant you be happy for the odd one of two that steal from a shop"

[ink1ing]

Michael Eavis himself was quoted saying he wished more people would hop the fence.

Lots of people do find other ways than tickets. I myself have never bought an official ticket. The first year I came I bought a band ticket from my mate for £50. I've worked many years and even the couple I've blagged my way in once there I've found useful things to get on with. The paying punters are only a part of the rich tapestry that is Glasto.

[snipe]

Michael Eavis himself was quoted saying he wished more people would hop the fence.

[Stu H]

You mean this article?