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‘Like winning a golden ticket’: how Glastonbury’s traders thrive off of good vibes


We spoke to two of the traders heading to Glastonbury 2024 about their behind-the-scenes preparations, what they’re most looking forward to, and why, when it comes to speedy payments, Vodafone’s onsite connectivity is king …

Whether they’re busy building up stock and testing new products or making sure the payment network at the festival won’t let them down, these vendors spend weeks planning their crucial contribution to the Glastonbury experience. Julie Kleeman, 49, and husband Yeshi Jampa, 45, own food stall Taste Tibet, and will be pitching up at the West Holts stage to serve hungry festival-goers their homemade curries and momos “In 2023, when I was back on my feet, I started taking Eco Print Textiles to craft fairs and small festivals, and I was both excited and terrified to hear I’d landed a stall at this year’s Glastonbury.

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