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Glastonbury festivalgoers frustrated by overcrowding at smaller stages

Fans angry after being turned away from Sugababes show while Bicep set halted over safety concerns

Glastonbury festival is known for its mammoth crowds – with more than 200,000 people descending on Worthy Farm for the event each year, the huge audiences in front of the big stages are a sight to behold. But this year festivalgoers have been left frustrated by overcrowding issues at smaller stages, which have led to areas being closed off to prevent crowd crushes and one act forced to halt their set. “Our plans include close monitoring and the ability to pause and stop artists where appropriate, as was the case for Bicep’s set at IICON, where a swift show-stop was managed effectively.

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