The co-organiser of Glastonbury Festival has spoken out following a backlash over the rise in ticket prices for next year's event. Emily Eavis said the team tried 'very hard' to 'minimise' the increase in price but were unable to due 'enormous rises in the cost of running the vast show.'
In her statement posted on Twitter she said: "I wanted to post about the 2023 Glastonbury ticket price which was announced today. We have tried very hard to minimise the increase in price on the ticket but we’re facing enormous rises in the costs of running this vast show, while still recovering from the huge financial impact of two years without a festival because of COVID.”
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"The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, the balance not due until April. And, as always, there will be opportunities for many thousands of people to come as volunteers or as part of the crew.
“In these incredibly challenging times, we want to continue to bring you the best show in the world and provide our charities with funds which are more vital than ever. We are, as always, hugely appreciative of your ongoing support.”
Tickets for the 2023 event will cost £340 when they go on sale in early November, organisers have confirmed. Festival-goers will be charged £335 plus a £5 booking fee for standard tickets, with £50 as a deposit and the balance due by the first week of April.
The last time tickets went on general sale was in 2019 and they cost £265 plus a £5 booking fee for what should have been the 2020 festival, but it was subsequently cancelled for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tickets for 2019’s festival were sold in 2018 for £248, plus a £5 booking fee.
People were quick to take to Twitter to share their thoughts on the price hike. Many were shocked at the increase, with some even calling for a boycott. But others thought the live music experience was 'truly worth the money'.
@amywott tweeted: "The Glastonbury price hike is baffling they can jog on," while @archivesofjames said: "Wasn't going to try anyway, but £340 for Glastonbury tickets. Wow."
Twitter user @davejmcn penned: "Glastonbury ticket price is madness I think everyone should boycott the ticket sale, don’t try for tickets seriously, don’t even think about trying, stay offline, go away, leave the tickets alone" as @RobMorley_ echoed: "That’s far too expensive. People should boycott and not try to buy tickets for next year. This should put you all off buying a ticket. You don’t need to go for that price!"
But others affirmed that Glastonbury was worth the money. @stxn_h said: "really hope the glastonbury price jump will put people off from going, still ridiculously good value in my books", while @Faymondo73 admitted: "Them Glastonbury ticket and coach price increases," with a shocked face emoji, adding: "Still gonna try and get a ticket though."
And what appeared to be a Glastonbury festival fan account, @glastobation, tweeted: "£340 in total for a Glastonbury ticket. It’s truly worth the money at twice the price.
"If you’re anything like me, travelling to another part of the country for just one gig and the associated costs sometimes come close to that alone!"
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