Glastonbury urge festival-goers to “go away no hint” and “solely convey sturdy tenting tools”

Organisers of Glastonbury Pageant have issued a statement to this years’ attendees, encouraging them to consider carefully in regards to the tenting tools they create with them.

Previously decade, Glastonbury has turn into extra vigilant of their makes an attempt to cut back the two,000 tonnes of waste produced yearly on the competition, which is held yearly at Price Farm. This yr, they’re asking festival-goers to convey “sturdy tenting tools” that may be taken dwelling and reused.

“Love the farm, go away no hint,” organisers mentioned. “If you're coming to Glastonbury 2024, please bear in mind to solely convey sturdy tenting tools that you would be able to take dwelling once more and reuse. In 2023, 98 per cent of all tents have been taken dwelling. Let’s see if we are able to beat that this yr.”

They’re additionally asking attendees to consider taking the train to this years’ festival to cut back carbon emissions.

Glastonbury returns subsequent week from June 26 to 30, with Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA set to headline. Different confirmed acts embody Shania Twain, LCD Soundsystem, Little Simz, The Nationwide, Avril Lavigne, The Final Dinner Occasion, Jungle, Justice, Bloc Occasion, Fontaines D.C., Yard Act, Arlo Parks and Gossip. Try the complete line-up and stage occasions right here.

Simply two weeks till #Glastonbury2024! Please bear in mind to convey a reusable water bottle that you would be able to refill free of charge from one of many a whole bunch of faucets on website. You can even go to https://t.co/PDUejxdnYE for a helpful information on what to convey with you! pic.twitter.com/Ii72d516KY

— Glastonbury Pageant (@glastonbury) June 12, 2024

In recent times, Glastonbury has lower down on waste by issuing new guidelines for attendees. 2019 noticed the introduction of a ban on the sale of plastic bottles, and solely compostable or reusable plates, cutlery and straws are permitted. To date, these measures have been successful, with organisers reporting a lower in waste left on the grounds prior to now 10 years.

The ‘Go away No Hint’ mantra has been adopted by a number of festivals lately, following a rising consciousness of the local weather disaster. Denmark’s Roskilde Pageant has devoted an entire campsite to the concept, encouraging campers to recommend revolutionary methods to introduce sustainability to their expertise of their utility to remain within the space.

In 2018, NME spoke to the competition employees chargeable for cleansing up after attendees. Molly, one Glastonbury volunteer, described discovering “yurt candles, tenting chairs and booze that individuals had deserted”. She added that the funniest factor she discovered was “a collection of inflatable fats fits that had been personalised to appear like One Course”.

Emily Eavis lately instructed BBC’s Sidetracked podcast that Glastonbury is prone to take a yr off in 2026 so as to give the land a relaxation and permit the cows that dwell on the farm to reclaim their habitat.

“I feel it’s necessary, I feel it provides all people time to only change off and the general public as nicely,” she mentioned. “Then you definitely form of go away for a bit and it feels beautiful while you come again. And I feel it’s fairly good to not be seen to be cashing in.”

For those who weren’t capable of safe a ticket this time, the BBC have outlined their plans for tv, radio and on-line protection.

In the meantime, early Glastonbury climate forecasts predict doubtlessly combined situations for the Somerset competition.