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Ticket day is over and Glastonbury 2027 is sold out, in under 45 minutes. One of Jessi and Miguel came out of it with tickets and one didn't. They share how each of their days went, what changed in the new system and how quickly people found ways around it, and whether this is the death of the syndicate.

They also explain how they both ended up on the BBC mid-sale, then look ahead to the balance payment, the resale and volunteering, with Jessi's Oxfam plan. Plus, how to send in your own ticket story.

(00:00) Who got tickets and who didn't

(02:16) The coach sale and the registration number

(08:12) From multiplying sessions to multiplying registrations

(14:55) Is the new system fair?

(17:52) Syndicates, trust and Sunday morning

(27:12) What to watch next, and Oxfam volunteering

(29:56) Two hosts on the BBC, plus the new website

Woody Cook joins Miguel and Jessi to talk finding his own sound, playing ten sets at Glastonbury and why having fun behind the decks matters.

From first-set nerves to crowd-surfing on an airbed, secret bars and a three-week charity walk to Worthy Farm, Woody shares the music, friendships and adventures that have shaped his Glastonbury.

(00:00) Ten sets and a crew bar that nearly got too full

(04:37) Growing up around the festival

(15:23) Famous faces, the piano bar and an airbed

(25:52) Finding his own sound behind the decks

(46:41) First-set nerves in the Greenpeace tree

(57:24) Walking from Dover to Worthy Farm

(01:01:22) Woody's Glastonbury map

The fallow year is over and ticket day has come round sooner than expected. Jessi and Miguel are back to talk through the Glastonbury 2027 sale: what has been announced, the £408 price, how the queue works and why the coach sale is a commitment as well as a chance.

They also share the mistakes that can sink a whole group, how Jessi runs her ticket syndicate, whether Glasto is still worth the money, and the first headliner rumours.

(00:00) Back after the fallow year

(04:45) What we know about the sale, and mistakes to avoid

(14:29) The art of the ticket syndicate

(21:08) The coach sale

(28:43) Is Glasto still worth it?

(40:14) Headliner rumours and what comes next

Miguel and Jessi are joined by guest Niki to look back on Glastonbury 2025, from the Wednesday circus at the Pyramid to a foggy Monday morning at the Stone Circle. Between them they cover standout sets, late nights in the south-east corner and the small kindnesses along the way.

Miguel worked long shifts and saw the festival by night, Jessi volunteered and then roamed free, and Niki did it as a ticket holder. All three came home with the same feeling: something just clicked this year.

(00:00) Back on the farm, and where 2025 ranks

(07:17) Niki's corner of Kidney Mead

(10:30) Wednesday: circus, fireworks and a first night out

(27:54) Thursday, the day for exploring

(49:05) Weekend highlights and room to move

(01:07:19) Miguel's festival after dark

(01:21:40) Sunday night into Monday morning

(01:28:33) Glasto moments and what it all meant

Just before heading to Worthy Farm, Jesse and Miguel sit down with Amy Bee Sting, creative director of OMG It’s The Church - the Glastonbury late-night institution known for salvation, saxophones, and serious chaos.

Amy shares some very unholy memories from her years with the band, and there’s even a brief appearance from The Reverend himself.

Glastonbury stories, backstage madness, and sins that cannot be unseen. Explicit content. Amen.

(00:00) Two hosts, two jobs and a house full of kit

(05:41) Amy finds her people

(17:31) Strange nights and stranger mornings

(24:03) How the Church came to be

(33:02) Confessions and the congregation

(43:35) Where to find the Church this year

(49:06) A word from the Reverend

In this episode, we're joined by Bilal from Festival Sounds to reflect on the magic of Glastonbury 2024 – the standout sets, surprises, and unforgettable moments that have stuck with us months later. We also dive into the drama of the 2025 ticket sale (spoiler: it didn’t go well for some of us…), debate the new system, and look ahead to what we know – and hope – is coming for Glasto 2025.

(00:00) A crossover with Festival Sounds

(08:30) 2024 revisited: sunshine, drones and the Dragonfly

(21:08) New corners and favourite sets

(31:52) The case for a nostalgia slot

(39:20) The 2025 ticket sale and the new queue

(52:09) Other ways in: Oxfam and working the festival

(01:02:19) Headliner rumours and wishlists for 2025

(01:13:39) Outfits, traders and plans for next time

Jessie chats with Dan Tsu, the passionate and knowledgeable venue manager of the Rum Shack in The Common. Dan shares fascinating stories and insights about the unique blend of music, spirituality, and culture that defines The Common. From the awe-inspiring Temple with its 360-degree amphitheatre to the unforgettable secret set by Fred Again last year, Dan’s tales will leave you buzzing with excitement. Plus, find out how you can contribute your own stories and voices to an upcoming special episode.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the essence of Glastonbury!

(00:00) Live from Worthy Farm: Dan and The Common

(10:51) The night Fred Again played the Temple

(18:45) The Rum Shack, from Kae Tempest to this year's line-up

(29:14) Collective imagination, tomato fights and what's next

(38:29) How it started: a venue for Médecins Sans Frontières

(42:41) What's on at The Common this year

Did you know you can send postcards from Glastonbury Festival? The lovely Hester from Festival Postcards found time to speak to Jessi this week despite her crazy schedule the week before the festival! Festival Postcards have been a part of Glastonbury festival since 1980, hear the story of how her parents started the business from Hester. Lots of lovely stories from over the years, how she picks the designs, speaking to customers, and of course how to find them this year to send your own postcard home!

(00:00) A family business that began with a tray of cards

(06:50) From linocuts to this year's designs

(16:29) Growing up at Glastonbury, and who gets a card

(26:02) Setting up, and hopes for this year

(30:11) Where to find the stalls and how to send a card

Hi everybody, we’re back! It’s 2024, and it’s almost time for this year’s Glastonbury Festival. Jessi and Miguel give a quick update on their year so far and plans for the summer, then we invite on our guest, Joe, who grew up just 10 miles from the festival and has been to every Glasto since 2005 when he was just 15. We talk about his stories and experiences, he also gives us the lowdown on ‘locals tickets’ and who actually is eligible for what, and then he tells us all about his latest festivals in which he’s gone as a parent and brought his daughter. Joe tells us all about the Kidzfield and opens our eyes to the wonders of doing Glastonbury with children.

(00:00) Back for 2024, and Miguel's year away

(07:41) Jessi's ticket day and a new camping plan

(15:20) First thoughts on the 2024 poster

(23:57) Growing up down the road, and how locals' tickets work

(32:49) Every festival since, a year with Oxfam and old rituals

(42:51) Bringing children, and the wonders of the Kidzfield

(55:33) What has changed, and advice for first-timers

(01:07:25) Quickfire round and Joe's picks for this year

Joining Miguel and Jessi are two special guests who run popular Twitter accounts dedicated to all things Glastonbury. Listen as they share their experiences, insights, and the moments that made this year's festival unique. Whether you were there or, like Miguel, couldn't make it, prepare to relive the magic of Glastonbury with this review episode. Grab a can of warm cider and tune in!

(00:00) Meet V and Terry

(13:29) Nerves, queues and a first go in a campervan

(33:53) Following from home, and Wednesday and Thursday

(45:42) Is the festival too crowded?

(01:03:35) What was new: Silver Hayes, Carhenge and Woodsies

(01:11:50) Elton John and the sets nobody saw coming

(01:30:59) Guests, secret sets and headliners that fell flat

(01:49:53) Beyond the music: food, heat and lessons learned

Jessi got the opportunity to speak to Tom Paine on site during the build at Glastonbury 2023, who has run the Silver Hayes area for the last two festivals, and has worked there ever since the Dance Village days. Hear all about what’s new in the Silver Hayes area this year, from immersive experiences, to new stages, light installations, and some of the top electronic artists in the world.

(00:00) On site with Tom, and where it started for him

(05:43) Team Love and the road to Silver Hayes

(15:54) The Levels and everything else that is new

(27:17) Wobbles, looking after crew and a late one

Everyone always says that Glastonbury is about more than the music, but did you know that there has been a theatre & circus area at the festival since the second ever Glastonbury?

This episode, Jessi interviews Paddy Bramwells and Ed Petrie, two wonderful and hilarious comperes for stages in the T&C fields at the festival. With many festival years under their belts, they have fantastic stories to tell, and also discuss some lesser known corners of the area you may not yet have discovered.

(00:00) Meet Paddy and Ed

(06:04) How the fields have changed

(14:59) What a compere actually does

(22:55) Walkabouts and wonderfully odd ideas

(28:40) Arabella Churchill and the second festival

(33:47) The crew, the fire shows and lost voices

(42:31) Disasters, hecklers and unforgettable acts

(57:38) Corners to find, and why to stay a while

Jessi and Miguel catch up on plans for Glastonbury 2023 and pick through the first line-up poster, with a round-up of the year's announcements from the Glasto Thingy.

Then Adam Gainsborough, founder of This Is Now Agency, shares his years of Glastonbury experience as an agent, a DJ and a booker. He explains how acts land a slot at the festival, what it takes to run a stage that never stops, and how he came to book the music for the Greenpeace stage.

(00:00) Getting ready for 2023, and some news from Miguel

(13:45) The poster, the headliners and who to see

(33:12) The Glasto Thingy on this year's announcements

(36:30) Adam's first Glastonbury and the road to an agency

(50:30) Memorable shows and how acts get booked

(01:02:05) Life on the Greenpeace field

(01:15:41) Secret guests and what is coming this year

(01:28:33) Adam's picks from the 2023 line-up

We return to discuss our 2022 Glastonbury Festival - both Miguel and Jessi experienced the festival in new ways this year. We talk about our best bits, any lessons learned, best musical performances, and we also touch on overcrowding rumours. Then already it's time to think about next year! Ticket day is HERE! How are we preparing? Who are we hoping to see on the line up next year? We also have some great clips sent in by listeners. We hope you enjoy this latest episode of GlastoCast!

(00:00) A summer of festivals and gigs

(11:58) Jessi arrives before the gates open

(24:28) Miguel's coach, the queue and a hot Wednesday

(37:23) Was the festival overcrowded this year?

(59:20) Favourite sets and the ones that got away

(01:11:43) Listeners share their 2022 moments

(01:17:01) A handfasting, a DJ and a can of cider

(01:21:50) Next year: line-up wishes and ticket day

Miguel and Jessi are joined by Jay, or as he is better known, Beans On Toast, for an epic episode of festival stories. From Beans’ first Glastonbury in 1997 at the ripe young age of 16, he hasn’t missed one yet. We hear tales of fence jumping, open mic gigs, and meeting Billy Bragg.

A proper veteran of the festival who went from punter, to crew, to performer, and this year will mark 25 years since his first Glasto. We absolutely loved having you Jay, see you in the fields very soon!

(00:00) A first Glastonbury at 16

(07:01) The first gigs, good and bad

(14:59) Writing songs and playing to any crowd

(23:27) From jumping the fence to working for a ticket

(26:03) Listener Tom's tips and community news

(30:58) What has changed, and a home at Greenpeace

(42:36) Favourite sets and Monday mornings

(54:06) A show a day in 2022

Miguel and Jessi finally sit down with @TheGlastoThingy, the Twitter account on a mission to document every Glastonbury fact and stat. He keeps his name to himself, but shares his own festival story, how the account got its name and the announcements he enjoys tracking most.

There is also news about Rob, a round of listener shout-outs for the online Glasto community, some secret set guesses, a quickfire round, and a listener's tale from the Rabbit Hole.

(00:00) Poster season and a longer to-watch list

(11:24) News about Rob and shout-outs to Glasto Twitter

(18:54) Meet the Thingy: a late start and going solo

(25:36) How the Thingy does Glastonbury

(33:41) Where the name came from, and favourite stats

(45:27) What's new for 2022 and the poster in numbers

(56:31) Secret set guesses and a quickfire round

(01:06:34) A listener's story from the Rabbit Hole

With only just over two months until the 2022 Glastonbury Festival, after a 3 year unplanned hiatus, the full line up poster has finally dropped! The GlastoCast gang are back together to talk about what we've been up to and welcome our incredible guest, Kaptin Barrett - Head of Music for both Boomtown Fair and Big Love festival. This man knows his stuff about music, and we invite him on to get us excited about lesser-known acts on the 2022 Line Up.

(00:00) Back together after three years

(07:26) Camping at Worthy Pastures

(18:08) Resale day and what we can't wait for

(34:00) Meet Kaptin Barrett

(40:22) How a festival line-up gets built

(49:06) Festivals after the pause

(58:50) A to Z posters and the headliner distraction

(01:11:10) The 2022 line-up: who to go and see

We're back after a long silence. Jessi, Miguel and Rob catch up on lockdown, the sad news of the cancellation and how each of them spent what should have been Glastonbury weekend.

Then Luke, Creative Director for Greenpeace at the festival, takes us behind the scenes of the Greenpeace field: how it gets designed and built, how it stays sustainable, and how to balance festival vibes with a call to activism.

(00:00) Why we went quiet

(03:31) The Glastonbury weekend that wasn't

(20:45) Meet Luke from Greenpeace

(31:01) What you'll find on the Greenpeace field

(42:17) Keeping a temporary field sustainable

(53:41) Luke's Glastonbury highlights

(58:51) After the cancellation: what comes next

(01:12:41) How to get involved, and our reflections

Attend the festival and support a good cause

Glastonbury tickets are tough to get, but if you missed out, there is another fantastic way of experiencing the festival - you can volunteer!

For the first time ever, we have guests in our studio: a group of experienced volunteers talk about the good bits, and not so good bits, of one of the few legitimate ways of attending Glasto after tickets sell out.

(00:00) Ticket day, and the friends who missed out

(10:06) Meet the volunteers

(25:07) Getting a volunteer place

(31:54) What an Oxfam shift is really like

(37:53) Inside the recycling crew

(47:49) Hot showers, tokens and swapping shifts

(56:28) Stories from the gates and the days before opening

(01:15:08) Favourite memories and whether they would buy a ticket

It's been a while! Sorry everyone for the delay, but we're back with our unofficial Glastonbury Festival podcast, and it's the first episode since we started this project where we've been and come back from Worthy Farm!

We have so much to talk about that will probably span many episodes, but for our first one back we talk about our arrivals, favourite moments, the new areas for 2019 (Arcadia Pangea, Glastonbury On Sea, IICON...), lessons learned for next time, and also we finish with a chat around TICKET DAY - the most terrifying day in our calendar years! What are our tips / rituals?

It's our longest episode yet and we had so much fun recording it. As always let us know what you think! Get in contact on our socials - Twitter @glasto_cast !

(00:00) Back in the studio, and how we all got in

(15:13) The hottest Glastonbury we have known

(24:07) Musical highlights

(36:21) New for 2019: Pangea, Glastonbury-on-Sea and IICON

(49:17) Plastic free, and campsites left green

(59:14) Beyond the music, and friends who finally get it

(01:06:03) Regrets, lessons and a turning point

(01:16:59) Ticket day: tips, rituals and coping

The festival is days away, so Jessi, Miguel and Rob compare final preparations: tickets, weather watching, trolleys and what is still on the to-do list. Then they confess the wasteful habits they have dropped and what they are packing instead.

Three people who help make the festival work join in. David explains what a Worthy Warrior does, Theo introduces the Green Fields and their information tent, and Claire describes the free property lock-ups that keep your things safe.

(00:00) Tickets in hand and weather watch

(08:26) Last-minute packing

(19:12) What a Worthy Warrior does

(26:23) Eco-confessions and what we changed

(33:01) Theo and the Green Fields

(46:49) Claire and the property lock-ups

Paul has been going to Glastonbury for years. Now he looks after the social media for the Glade and Avalon, and he is our first ever interview guest.

We talk about what the job involves, who we are all hoping to see on both line-ups, starstruck moments backstage and what makes these two areas special. Miguel remembers his shifts behind the Glade bar, and Paul shares the day he ended up dancing on the Other Stage.

(00:00) Meet Paul, our first guest

(14:31) Who to see at the Glade and Avalon

(27:32) Starstruck backstage, and the shower question

(34:13) Our own Glade moments

(42:37) What makes the Glade and Avalon special

(50:56) Paul's favourite Glastonbury moments

How to plan your day at the festival and our favourite food to keep you going until the sunrise

In this episode, we share stories on our favourite performances at Glastonbury, give tips on how to try not to get lost from your mates (spoiler: you probably will), salivate over the amazing food options, and discuss our plans for the next series.

This is the last episode from our first series. Thank you so much for listening!

We hope to be back really soon :)

(00:00) Tickets paid, and the friends who dropped out

(06:30) Our best Glastonbury and the sets we remember

(18:23) Favourite corners of the site

(22:08) Planning a day and losing your mates

(29:15) Cabaret, crafts and a bracelet made from a fork

(34:05) The food we go back for

(48:09) The first line-up poster and the end of series one

...and are the toilets really that bad?

Glastonbury Festival is vast and there are many campsites available so in this episode we talk about where we chose to pitch our tents and give advice on how you can make your own decision.

We also share our top camping tips and talk about the dreaded subject of toilets at the festival.

(00:00) Bin bags first

(06:42) Choosing the spot for your tent

(13:29) Camping as a group and sharing the space

(19:41) Campfires and staying safe

(25:31) Where we camp and why

(47:31) Listeners on campervans and Worthy View

(54:46) Are the toilets really that bad?

(59:50) Don't pee on the land

What are my options?

Taking the coach, driving, cycling, taking the train... or maybe you have to even catch a plane there!?

AND WHEN?! Why do I need to get there early? The music doesn't start til Friday...?

We discuss the pros and cons of the different methods of getting to Glastonbury Festival, and the best time to get there (spoiler: it's as early as you can!). And for the first time in our podcast series, we hear from you the listener: we have recorded contributions from Juliet and Joel, and results & tweets from our Twitter polls to read out. As always, get in touch! What are your arrival rituals?

Arriving at Glastonbury

(00:00) The many ways to get there

(02:28) Miguel on taking the coach

(09:55) Driving down, the overnight queue and trolleys

(22:52) By bike, by plane and by train

(31:47) Why you should arrive on Wednesday

(38:22) What to do with your first day

(47:37) Your polls: Wednesday night, wellies or boots

How to not get "hangry" at Glasto (and stay clean while doing it)

We're back with Part II of our packing guide, and we talk about food, booze, cleanliness, and budgeting for the festival.

You can bring your own food & alcohol into the festival, but what are the best options? What are the showers like? Are baby wipes really enough for 6 days? How much money should I bring? Have a listen to find out!

If you missed it, be sure to listen to Part I.

"Abandoned Wellies", by Rachel Docherty - licensed under CC BY 2.0

Maybe they went for a quick shower?

(00:00) Food for the tent and the day pack

(09:12) Bringing your own drinks

(17:32) Staying clean without a bathroom

(26:49) How much money to bring

To chair or not to chair...

We're back with Episode 2 - which is part one of two where we focus on what to pack. You've got your ticket, now what?

For those new to festivals, or even just new to Glastonbury Festival, we take a look at the big necessaries and what you need to know before buying them. We talk tents, sleeping gear, chairs, clothing and footwear.

A man with a porch is a happy man - albeit not the tidiest (Miguel at Glasto 2017).

Our full list will be posted shortly on our blog, and as always, we want to hear from you! Please get in touch with your top packing tips!

Part Two of What to Pack coming soon - covering food, alcohol, toiletries, and money.

(00:00) How you get there shapes what you bring

(04:38) Choosing a tent

(11:49) Sleeping gear and camping chairs

(18:05) Waterproofs, wellies and walking boots

First Podcast, First Introductions, First Glastonbury's!

A tale of firsts! Hello and welcome to our very first podcast! We're incredibly excited to share it with you all!

In this episode, we introduce ourselves, and ask, why podcasting? Why Glastonbury? Hear stories of our first times' at Worthy Farm, and hear us try to put into words the 'magic' that kept us coming back year after year.

We want to hear from you about your first Glastonbury experiences! Or maybe if you've never been before, tell us what you're most excited about, or what you've heard about the place! We'll be reading out some of your answers in a future podcast. Remember to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

We'll also be posting some hilarious videos and exclusive content on our YouTube channel, so make sure you subscribe there too!

Thank you so much for listening, we'll be back very soon with Episode 2!

THANK YOU to the wonderful Elliot Nicklin for creating our jingle/intro for us! Check him out, he's a talented lad!

(00:00) Hello, and why a Glastonbury podcast

(05:23) Our first Glastonburys

(11:20) The years we missed and what we would give up

(19:22) What is it about Glastonbury?

Jessi, Rob and Miguel have got together to make GlastoCast, the unofficial Glastonbury podcast. This short trailer sets out the plan: a guide for newcomers who feel a bit nervous about their first festival, and for second-timers who want to make it even better.

The hosts will share what they have learned over many years, but Glastonbury is huge, so they are asking veterans to send in their own experiences and top tips. The first episode is coming soon.