Tickets & Money
Guides, packing tips, interviews and news from the UK festival scene.
Tickets & Money · 4 min read
Volunteering at a Festival: How to Get In Free and What It Is Really Like
Steward a few shifts and your ticket is effectively free. Here is how festival volunteering works, who runs it…
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Tickets & Money · 4 min read
Festival Ticket Payment Plans Explained: How to Spread the Cost
Deposit schemes let you lock in a festival ticket for a fraction of the price up front. Here is how they work…
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Tickets & Money · 5 min read
How to Buy Resale Festival Tickets Safely (and Spot a Scam)
Sold out does not always mean shut out. Here is how to buy a second-hand festival ticket without losing your m…
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Tickets & Money · 5 min read
What Happens If a Festival Is Cancelled? Your Rights Explained
Cancellations, postponements and dropped headliners are all treated differently. Here's what you're generally…
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Tickets & Money · 5 min read
How Much Money Should You Take to a Festival?
A realistic breakdown of what you'll spend on food, drink, travel and extras once the ticket is paid for.
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Tickets & Money · 5 min read
How Do Festival Wristbands Work?
Why they're non-transferable, what RFID actually does, and what to do if yours breaks or comes off.
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Tickets & Money · 5 min read
Day Ticket vs Weekend Camping: Which Should You Choose?
Camping is cheaper per day and gives you the full experience. Day tickets give you a real bed. Here's how to d…
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Tickets & Money · 5 min read
How Far in Advance Should You Book Festival Tickets?
Some festivals sell out in an hour without a line-up. Others have tickets on the gate. Knowing which is which…
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Tickets & Money · 5 min read
Eating Well at a Festival on a Budget
Festival food is good and expensive. Here's how to eat properly for three days without living on chips or spen…
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