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Glastonbury ticket sales cut to avoid overcrowding

Glastonbury ticket sales cut to avoid overcrowding

Summary

Glastonbury Festival has sold fewer tickets this year to reduce overcrowding. They have also expanded certain areas for more space, and festival-goers are encouraged to use various routes to ease congestion. The festival donates substantial sums to charity and is committed to remaining non-commercial.

Key Facts

  • Glastonbury Festival sold fewer tickets this year to avoid crowding issues.
  • The event will be held in Somerset from June 25 to June 30.
  • Charli XCX will headline the Other Stage, which has been expanded for more audience space.
  • The festival's app helps organizers predict which areas will be busiest.
  • Last year's donations to charity totaled £5.9 million.
  • The festival pays performers less than major commercial events but has increased fees recently.
  • The festival founder’s daughter, Emily Eavis, now manages the event.
  • Extra measures, like woodchip, are used to manage costs if it rains.
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