First time and working as staff

Matt770 · March 15, 2025

Hey everyone,

I've been lucky enough to be offered shifts at Glastonbury this year with the traffic management company I work for occasionally, which means I get to go while getting paid – something I know many would love to do, so I don’t take that for granted! But since it's my first time, I'm wondering what to expect from the experience, especially working long shifts and going solo.

For those who’ve worked or know people who have:

-How realistic is it to be wanting to spend my one day off (Friday) enjoying the festival given I'm working 13 hour shifts everyday for 7 days prior?

-Any must-have tips for surviving camping while working for 10 days?

-How social is it for a solo worker? Do people tend to bond, or is it more isolated? Could I go to the headliners after my shifts and not stick out?

-Any tips from anyone who has worked at Glastonbury (paid work not work for ticket) what the atmosphere is like

I’m buzzing for the opportunity, but just want to go in prepared. Any advice or tips in general would be hugely appreciated! Cheers!

**sedra** · March 16, 2025

Camping - Make sure you have a good tent ( like a fresh and black one) and mattress/pillow.
Shifts- good waterproofs, socks and comfy boots.
you’ll find lots of people who work/volunteer on their own and no-one sticks out in that crowd!
Depends how sociable you want to be with your workmates and if they are there just to work or interested in the festival itself. Lots to explore either way.