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Victoria Johns

Glastonbury Festival tickets sell out in 62 minutes as fans fume over 'fixed' system

Glastonbury tickets have sold out in 62 minutes after fans fumed over the festival's 'fixed' system.

The festival's official Twitter page announced: "Tickets for Glastonbury 2023 have now Sold Out. We're sorry to those of you who missed out, on a morning when demand far exceeded supply. There will be a resale of any cancelled or returned tickets in spring 2023."

The legendary concert in the West Country is a rite of passage for many Brits - but hundreds took to social media saying they were unable buy any tickets.

General admission tickets went on sale today and demand was huge, however fans weren't happy after a 'technical problem' left many of them empty handed.

"Fuming got to payment page then bang," one person said..

Another shared: "It's frustrating not going to lie, put bank details in to pay and it booted me.

While a third posted: "I cannot believe the site crashed as I was clicking ‘confirm’ to my Glastonbury tickets."

Glastonbury fans were fuming over the festival's 'fixed' booking system (Getty Images)

Former culture secretary Nadine Dorries was also among those queueing for the coveted tickets.

Sharing a picture of her computer screen, she tweeted: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try... Again."

Festival organiser Emily Eavis tweeted: "We're sorry that a huge number of people missed out on a ticket this morning because demand far outstripped supply.

"Thank you to everyone who tried to buy a ticket. There will be a ticket resale in 2023 so if you didn't get one please do try again."

However, Glastonbury organisers have also been criticised after announcing the prices for next year's festival.

On October 17 it was revealed festival goers will have to pay £335 plus £5 booking fee for a full weekend ticket.

Fans are also fuming over the cost of the tickets (Getty Images)

The cost of a full weekend ticket for Glastonbury in 2022 was £280 plus a £5 booking fee.

After the price of the latest tickets was confirmed, many expressed their fury, with some threatening to boycott the music festival - especially in the wake of the current cost of living crisis.

Emily took to Twitter, addressing the furore.

"I wanted to post about the Glastonbury 2023 ticket price," she began.

"We have tried very hard to minimise the increase in price on the ticket but we’re facing enormous rises in the costs of running this vast show, whilst still recovering from the huge financial impact of two years without a festival because of COVID."

Emily Eavis has defended the cost of Glastonbury's tickets (GETTY)

Emily continued: "The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, with the balance not due until April. And, as always, there will be opportunities for many thousands of people to come as volunteers or part of the crew.

"In these incredibly challenging times, we want to continue to bring you the best show in the world and provide our charities with funds which are more vital than ever. We are always, hugely appreciative, of your ongoing support."

Many fans didn't buy the apology with one tweeting: "Glastonbury tickets are £340 each? Might have to start selling my body."

However others claimed the new price for the five-day festival is still a ‘bargain' with one fan saying "worth every penny".

While the line-up for Glastonbury 2023 has yet to be confirmed, Eminem is reportedly in talks about headlining.

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