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Four savvy ways to cut the costs of getting tickets for top music festivals
Read on to find out how you can cut music festival costs
MUSIC festivals are a glorious summertime staple.
But heading to one can strike a sour note with our finances.
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There are ways to cut costs. Here’s how . . .
TIME FOR TICKETS: If you are willing to volunteer, you can be there for FREE as some of the biggest headliners belt out their hits at festivals — even Glastonbury.
You’ll need to put a shift in but will still have time to explore and enjoy the event.
For example, if you volunteer through Oxfam, you need to commit to daily eight-hour shifts. You can sign up to be a steward and do anything from checking tickets to patrols. As well as free entry, you’ll get a meal voucher and crew camping.
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The charity offers volunteer spots at 36 festivals. See festivals.oxfam.org.uk.
My Cause UK is another way to volunteer at festivals on behalf of different charities. Apply at mycauseuk.com.
EARLY BIRD: Tickets are typically cheapest when bought well in advance.
Sign up to mailing lists to be alerted to early-bird deals. They can be offered as much as a year ahead of the event.
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FILLER TICKETS: Get cut-price entry to festivals and concerts through companies that sell off surplus tickets at deep discounts.
Show Film First frequently offers tickets to festivals, as well as theatre shows and other entertainment. To receive alerts, sign up for membership at weticketit.com/showfilmfirst.
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Also sign up to Central Tickets (centraltickets.co.uk) where tickets cost between £4 and £15 for music events and other entertainment.
FREE FEST: More and more local festivals are popping up that cost little or nothing to attend.
They lack the big names but still offer a fabulous day out with a fantastic atmosphere.
Search eventbrite.co.uk and filter down to your locality to find festivals.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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