Gah!! Cancelling Glastonbury ticket or not?

Thatsthespirit

I was lucky enough to get a resale ticket for this years Glastonbury festival! I've been the last 2 years but initially wasn't going to go this year until I got persuaded by my friends so bought a resale ticket.

However, since I paid the £240 I've been having more and more doubts about it. I never enjoyed it as much as other people do, I mainly go for the music and not so much the after music events that go on into the night. We're all usually in bed by 11-12! Ultimately, I hate the camping and the worry some !!!!!!s gonna fall into my tent, !!!! on it or worse come in and steal something (which happened to my friend last year). On top of that I'm not exactly a party animal, I never get hammered, so it puts me off people who are.

On the other hand, I love live music and it's great to spend time with friends although that's about it. I can't so much justify paying over £300+ in total on something I'm not 100% into.

If I do cancel I've got the worry of telling everyone, who helped me get a resale ticket a couple of weeks ago. They're also ALWAYS talking about it so whenever I'm with them I just hear about it which in turn makes me want to go (before I remember I'm actually not into it).

What shall I do?!

DKLS

Hire a Winnebago

or sell your ticket for a huge mark up

Dill

I've no idea who's playing this year, but if you like the line-up then why not go, and make this the last year you agree to it, given that you don't like the camping or the mud!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Give it a go - you might love it this year (especially if it doesn't tip down).

If you don't, don't go next year. Go to one of the other ones instead - there are plenty in France/Belgium/Spain that have the same acts but are a lot less manic and commercialised.


Wish I had the money/the chance of a ticket; I'd be there in a heartbeat.

TamVilla80

I'm the same as you, love the line up and would go for the music, but not one of those people that is up until God knows what hour as anything after 1am and I'm snoozing. But that is the good this about Glastonbury, you can make it the festival you want (some people spend all weekend in the dance arena, I could think of nothing worse!)

Where about do you camp? Some areas are quieter than others, do your research and you might feel more comfortable in another area. We liked the Dairy Ground as it was a bit quieter and not as scary as some of the other areas looked!

The money is a lot and partly the reason we don't go anymore, it is expensive and it was turning into our only holiday in the year, and I started to want a holiday with a comfy bed...and nice weather...and nice toilets haha.

I would say if you like the line up and have a ticket then go, but maybe it's your last one and next year just say no at the start before you get dragged into going again.

Thatsthespirit

TamVilla80 wrote: »

I'm the same as you, love the line up and would go for the music, but not one of those people that is up until God knows what hour as anything after 1am and I'm snoozing. But that is the good this about Glastonbury, you can make it the festival you want (some people spend all weekend in the dance arena, I could think of nothing worse!)

Where about do you camp? Some areas are quieter than others, do your research and you might feel more comfortable in another area. We liked the Dairy Ground as it was a bit quieter and not as scary as some of the other areas looked!

The money is a lot and partly the reason we don't go anymore, it is expensive and it was turning into our only holiday in the year, and I started to want a holiday with a comfy bed...and nice weather...and nice toilets haha.

I would say if you like the line up and have a ticket then go, but maybe it's your last one and next year just say no at the start before you get dragged into going again.

We camped in Dairy in 2013 and I didn't mind that. Last year though we camped in Park Home Ground which is the next field across.

I dunno, I always hate the camping bit when I'm there and always vouch to never do it again but I always get dragged into it because I love the day time!

Person_one

DKLS wrote: »

Hire a Winnebago

Seconded! Well, a camper or a motorhome unless you win the lottery.

Its a much more civilised crowd in the camper van area of most festivals, you'd probably have a much more pleasant time and the experience more suited to you, live music, friends, nice atmosphere but still a fairly comfy bed to sleep on and not so many idiots around.

That said, it may be a bit late, but worth a look.

cheekyvimto

I friend of mine went to Glastonbury and paid to stop in a local B&B instead of camping, that way she got to enjoy the music and still had the luxury of a warm shower and a comfortable bed. She really enjoyed it that way, her camping days are over!

Obviously the cost of the ticket and the B&B meant that she could have had a holiday abroad but I guess you have to weigh up the pros and cons.

DKLS

Person_one wrote: »

Seconded! Well, a camper or a motorhome unless you win the lottery.

Its a much more civilised crowd in the camper van area of most festivals, you'd probably have a much more pleasant time and the experience more suited to you, live music, friends, nice atmosphere but still a fairly comfy bed to sleep on and not so many idiots around.

That said, it may be a bit late, but worth a look.

It was a luxury to get a Winnebago for Glastonbury, but worked out being worth every penny split between 8 people. It really made the festival, the queen sized bed was amazing and I managed to cook Sunday lunch for 12 in the better equipped kitchen than my home!.

Having your own toilet and shower was amazing and the neighbours were cool, I never expected to be parked between a Super model and friends and a certain Radio 2 DJ who were surprisingly friendly and opened up a few doors at glasto that are shut to normal folks.

pickledonionspaceraider

OP you are massively overthinking this. It really sounds as if anxiety over several 'what ifs' is running amok in your head and ruining what should actually be fun

Try and chill out, and make your decision and stick with it, stop second guessing yourself - its a festival not life or death

dondo

I will be at Glastonbury for the 7th time this year. I have been a couple of times as a "normal" ticket holder but have volunteered and worked my ticket the last 4 and will be again this year.

Due to my early starts of 6am work wise (though this year I have later starts) I wasn't up late partying but still had a good time and even if you do want to stay up late there is loads of other stuff going on that isn't full on partying- especially around the green fields, cabaret/circus area and by the Park stage.

Also like others have said- camp somewhere quieter. There is an excellent guide to the various campsites here http://www.glastoearth.com/the-faq/faq-part-3 (as well as a wealth of other infor) and the efestivals forums are good too (I'm on them as well)

Regarding getting stuff stolen- use the lock ups, they are free and make sure any money you do have with you is in your sleeping bag. People also recommend keeping your tent messy so no easy bag for prospective thieves to grab.

And lastly if camping really isn't your thing then you could always stay off site and bus it in/out every day though I reckon this close to the festival the chance of decent accommodation is slim