00:01Ah yes, the UK summer. Often synonymous with muddy wellies, questionable weather and of
00:07course music festivals. But in 2025's ongoing cost of living crisis, are we being priced
00:13out of the party? Well a new study by Intuit Credit Karma surveyed over 2,000 UK adults
00:19and found that a staggering 3 out of 5 festival goers believe ticket prices have gone too
00:24far. That's leading to nearly half, 49%, attending fewer festivals or even none at all this year
00:32and many are dipping into their savings or putting tickets on credit cards just to keep
00:37their festival dream alive. So how do you find value where every penny counts? Well Credit
00:44Karma developed the FESTI Value Index. It assesses festivals by looking at the average Spotify
00:50plays, of their top 50 artists, the number of festival days and then divides that by the
00:56ticket cost and now you know the science part. So which festivals are giving you the most bang
01:02for your buck in 2025? Well let's check out the top 3 music festivals and give you something
01:09to read in my article about it right now. Coming in at number 3, the delightful Reading
01:15and Leeds festivals. For a weekend camping ticket at £325 at face value, this dual location
01:22giant delivers incredible value. They're hosting a European exclusive show from headliner Travis
01:28Scott plus performances from breakout star Chapel Road. It's a huge experience that justifies
01:35the investment and yes, as of recording tickets are still currently available via Ticketmaster.
01:42Our runner up at number 2 is the Isle of Wight festival with a weekend camping ticket at the
01:51more accessible £289.95 you get a fantastic array of big names. This year expect to see Justin
01:59Timberlake, Sting and Example all for a price that's significantly less eye-watering than some
02:06other major events and tickets are still up for grabs on Ticketmaster again as of recording.
02:14And taking the crown, the absolute best value for money festival in the United Kingdom for
02:202025 is Glastonbury. Yeah, the general admission full weekend ticket is £373.30 but it's unparalleled
02:29value that comes from the sheer volume and calibre of artists. I mean this 5 day spectacle promises
02:36a stellar lineup with the likes of the 1975, Charlie XCX and Neil Young among countless and
02:43I mean countless others. It's an extraordinary experience that is truly worth every penny IF you
02:50can get in. If you can get in. And there you have it. Your top 3 value for money UK festivals
02:59this year. So choose wisely, spend smart and here's to a great festival summer even in 2025.
03:07Fingers and toes it doesn't rain, fingers and toes it doesn't rain.
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