Tickets for subsequent yr's Glastonbury Competition bought out in 35 minutes on Sunday, with greater than 200,000 individuals anticipated to attend the world-renowned musical celebration in rural south-west England.
Gross sales started at 9:00 am (09:00 GMT) and occasion organizers posted on social media platform
“Thanks to everybody who purchased one and sorry to those that missed out, on a morning when demand was a lot higher than provide. There will probably be a resale of canceled or returned tickets within the spring of 2025,” they added.
British-Albanian pop sensation Dua Lipa and indie rockers Coldplay had been among the many 2024 headliners, and talks are reportedly already underway to safe acts for subsequent yr's competition, which runs from the 25th to June 29.
The sight of 1000’s of tents unfold throughout the fields of Worthy Farm within the village of Pilton has develop into one of many symbols of the British summer season for the reason that competition was first held in 1970.
Along with round three,000 performances happening on round 80 phases, the competition additionally options evening events, artwork installations and vigorous parades.
The usual ticket for subsequent yr's occasion was priced at £373.50 ($471.50).
Glasto, because the competition is popularly recognized, was impressed by the counterculture and hippie actions in Britain within the 1960s, and its first incarnation was the Pilton Competition in 1970.
Glam rockers T.Rex had been the primary headliners. Since then, it has attracted cult standing and massive names, from David Bowie and Paul McCartney to Stormzy and Elton John, who final yr carried out his last UK live performance.
Organizer Emily Eavis has stated the occasion will take a break in 2026 to “give the earth a relaxation”.
(Disclaimer: This story was revealed from a information company feed with minimal modifications to adjust to the WION model information. The title might have been modified to higher replicate the content material of the story or to make it extra acceptable for WION's viewers).