- Many acts, from headliners to emerging artists, reportedly lose money performing at Glastonbury due to low fees that often do not cover their expenses.
- Some venues within Glastonbury, such as 'Scissors', reportedly require performers to work unpaid bar shifts in addition to their musical sets.
- Beyond performers, many essential festival staff, including bookers, producers, and stage builders, are often paid very little or nothing for their extensive work.
- Critics argue that Glastonbury's reliance on unpaid or underpaid labor is unsustainable and may deter a new generation of working-class arts professionals.
- While Glastonbury states it pays directly employed staff and main stage performers fairly and donates millions to charity, its overall financial practices and lack of transparency regarding independent venues create confusion.
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