Glastonbury Festival is giving away 20 pairs of tickets to the 2024 event in order to raise emergency funds for individuals impacted by conflict. The British Red Cross, Oxfam, and War Child will all receive donations raised by the ticket giveaways. Fans can enter to win by participating in a prize draw via Crowdfunder for £10 per entry. The competition is open to UK residents until 12 noon (GMT) on March 28. At present, the Crowdfunder has raised approximately £44,000 toward its £100,000 goal.
At the 2023 festival, Glastonbury donated £3.7m to charitable organizations. The festival raised funds primarily for Oxfam, Greenpeace, and WaterAid, but also donated to other causes. The 2023 festival gave a portion of its donations toward the British Red Cross’ Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory Appeal to provide immediate medical support for those affected by conflict in those regions.
Glastonbury 2024 is scheduled to take place from June 26 to June 30. Sales for the first two batches of tickets began last November and have since sold out. A resale is planned to begin in April. The first line-up poster typically is revealed in early March; no acts have currently been confirmed.
Rumors suggest that Madonna, Dua Lipa, and Coldplay will headline the festival, though Emily Eavis, co-organizer of the festival, has stated that these are “untrue.” Eavis also disclosed that the Legends Slot on Sunday will be filled by a female artist, with suggestions that it could be Stevie Nicks or Shania Twain. Eavis has similarly hinted that two female headliners will perform on the iconic Pyramid Stage
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