How Glastonbury Tickets Work
From free photo registration to the spring resale, the Glastonbury ticket system rewards fans who prepare early and stick to the official seller.
Music Festivals
How the big UK festivals work, from Glastonbury tickets to rock, metal and dance weekends, plus looking after your ears. Every guide lists the sources it was checked against.
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UK Metal and Rock Festivals
Where and when the UK's long-running rock and metal festivals usually happen, and what kind of heavy music each one is known for.
UK Dance Music Festivals
Where the UK's established dance and electronic festivals take place, what each is known for, and the age rules to check before buying.
Festival Ear Protection
How loud live music really is, which earplugs protect your hearing without spoiling the sound, and when ringing ears need a doctor.
From the archive
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Heavy Music Festivals (Part 1)
Heavy music festivals for fans left wanting more after the big weekend line-ups were announced.
From the archive2 min read
Considering Running Your Own Community Music Festival?
What it takes to put on a small community music festival: site, stage, facilities and people.
From the archive2 min read
Hiring Portable Facilities for Big Events
The unglamorous side of a big event: planning toilets and facilities for festival crowds.
From the archive2 min read
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