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Given the post above, and my history of attendance, I completely get that Glastonbury is special and that it transcends the experience and desire to be there that many other festivals engender. But to those who were unsuccessful this last weekend - you will get to be there in the future, perhaps in the resale early next year, and the festival shows no signs of ending any time soon, so the opportunity remains. See you all in the fields 🩷

The hosts file hack has been public knowledge for many, many years. It works some, and doesn't others. People try it every year though, and because most years it doesn't work, (it was assumed to be patched) they obviously won't know if it will work on a given year until it works. (Which is a bit late for sharing.)   The site / efests has a good working relationship with the festival. You guys can share whatever tips you want to, and obtain your tickets however you want. But we can't be seen to be encouraging or advertising ticket hacks.  People run their own buying groups from here, on whatsapp, which are open to new signups before the day. I strongly recommend you sign up to one, as a lot of planning and discussion takes place in these, which is probably more sensible than discussing things in public. Again, many groups openly advertise as open to new signups, they're not some 'secret' organisation.  

I'm sorry MrZigster but my reply to you got deleted - I don't know why but it seems I'm typing Something That Cannot Be Said. oh well! still appreciate this place for the help this year!

Just for the record. I've been going to Glasto since 1994. I have never missed one since. That's 30 years and I think, 24 Glastonburys. I joined this site in 1998. I was unlucky this year. Am I upset? No, disappointed but with that record, it's not unreasonable that others have an opportunity to attend instead. For years I have worked festivals with Oxfam, 20 years come 2025, somewhat as an insurance policy against this eventuality. I will use that facility to hopefully gain entrance this coming year (it's not a guarantee but it does give you a strong opportunity). I am not entitled to a ticket. I also think it's essential that those who have been less successful over the years than myself have an opportunity to attend. It is similarly essential that younger people than myself (just turned 52 this weekend) have an opportunity to attend and make it their festival. If I am successful in getting a work position, I will do my best to make it a fantastic festival for those who have been fortunate this weekend. Peace.

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