Glastonbury raises over 105 thousand pounds for Oxfams Refugee Crisis Emergency Appeal

Glastonbury Festival 2016

Wednesday 22nd to Sunday 26th June 2016
Worthy Farm, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4AZ, England MAP
£228 - SOLD OUT

Daily capacity: 203,000

Glastonbury Festival's online eBay auction of unique Glastonbury Festival and Worthy Farm experiences raised £105, 674 for Oxfam’s Refugee Crisis Emergency Appeal.

Festival organisers have announced, "We're very pleased to report that our auction and raffle raised more than £105,000 for Oxfam's refugee appeal. Enormous thanks to everyone who contributed, it really will make a big difference. (The winners have all now been contacted.)"

There were ten lots in the auction, including five pairs of Glastonbury 2016 tickets with extras such as the chance to DJ at the festival, press the Arcadia Spider’s fire button from the DJ booth, watch a set from the side of the Pyramid Stage or introduce an act on the Cabaret Stage. In addition, entrants to the free online raffle for a pair of tickets were asked to make a suggested donation of £5 to further boost the appeal.

Oxfam is coming to the aid of refugees from many parts of the world. The charity’s Refugee Crisis Emergency Appeal is helping Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan providing life saving water and sanitation. It’s also giving essential support to refugee families in Europe handing out food, clothes, shoes and personal hygiene kits.

Jack Lundy, Oxfam’s Director of Communications said, "Thanks to Glastonbury and the generosity of the music-loving public, we have raised an incredible sum to kick start the Crisis Emergency Appeal. We are incredibly grateful to have such committed supporters, who, like us, refuse to live with poverty or suffering."

In other news Festival founder Michael Eavis celebrated his 80th birthday last weekend - with an impromptu concert from Coldplay's Chris Martin, as well as performances by Festival regulars Lily Allen, and Billy Bragg.

Tickets for Glastonbury Festival have sold out. There will be a re-sale, which is likely to be in April or May 2016. In order to buy a ticket Festival goers over the age of 12 must be registered, with online registration only taking a few minutes, this needs to be completed before trying to buy a ticket. Children aged 12 and under do not require tickets and do not need to register.

Registration does not mean you have bought a ticket, but you can't buy a ticket without a registration number.

To register click here.

Tickets for Worthy View, the pre-erected camp site offering a range of British-made traditional scout tents, bell tents, tipi tents and small yurts are likely to go on sale a couple of weeks after the ticket sales. For the first time this year you will also be able to book campervan tickets and tipis in this sale.

Glastonbury Festival will take place on 2,000 acres around a farm in Pilton, Somerset over five full days from Wednesday 23rd until Sunday 27th June 2016. As ever, entry includes a free programme. Once again, the Festival will be raising more than £2 million in funds for Oxfam, Wateraid, Greenpeace and a host of local charities and causes.

There are no acts confirmed yet for 2016. Expect something like 2,000 performances at over 100 venues including music, cabaret, theatre, circus, a fantastic Kidz area, poetry, green crafts and information, site art, decor, and loads, loads more ... much more than just the music, so make sure you check it all out!

As usual eFestivals will bring you the very best-sourced rumours, allowing festival-goers to see who is playing long before the bands are formally announced - keep your eyes on the Glastonbury 2016 rumours, updated as we receive information.

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