A report published by Somerset's Mendip District Council has found that last year's Glastonbury Festival generated over £73million of spending in the local area.

A report published by Somerset's Mendip District Council has found that last year's Glastonbury Festival generated over £73million of spending in the local area.

Each of the 177,500 ticket-holders and traders on site spent on average £293.24, generating approximately £25.6 million, with off-site spending reaching £26.5 million. In addition to that, there was a further £21.2 million in spending associated with staging the event.

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