Get into Glastonbury free - festival hacks to make this summer the best yet
26.05.2023 - 14:23
/ ok.co.uk
The month of June marks the beginning of the outdoor music festival season, with several events already underway. However, the real excitement builds up in June when the highly anticipated Glastonbury festival takes place from 21st to 25th.This year, the headliners include Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses, and Elton John. July and August are packed with numerous events until things start wrapping up in September.
If you are looking to get your festival fix this year, you don't necessarily need to spend a fortune on tickets, as there are many cheaper or even free events available, boasting impressive lineups. Here are some insider tips on how to reduce costs. Work while you’re there If attending a festival you desire seems financially out of reach, it might be worth exploring potential work opportunities in exchange for a free ticket, although it may be too late for the current year in some cases.
Various festival roles are available, such as assisting with site setup, bartending, supporting artists and performers, working with traders, participating in site takedown, or even litter picking. If you’ve been to Glastonbury before, you have probably heard or seen the motto ‘Love The Farm, Leave No Trace’. Recyclers & Litter pickers are recruited by the festival itself and you can apply directly to the team on Worthy Farm to have a chance of being included.
While the window has closed for this year, if you wish to join the Recycling Team in future, then you will need a personal recommendation from a previous recycling volunteer. Certain festivals implement programs where you can earn cash by returning items like plastic cups. Last year, GALA Festival in Peckham Rye Park, located in south London, rewarded customers with £1 for
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