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Tickets to next year’s Glastonbury Festival have sold out in under an hour in the face of overwhelming demand.

It will leave many seeking to attend the world-famous music event in Somerset disappointed.

Standard tickets went on general release at 9am on Sunday.

In a post to X, formerly Twitter, at 9.57am, organisers wrote: “Tickets for Glastonbury 2024 have now sold out.

“Our thanks to everyone who bought one and we’re sorry to those of you who missed out, on a morning when demand greatly exceeded supply.

“There will be a resale of any cancelled or returned tickets in spring 2024.”

Coach travel tickets went on sale on 16 November and organisers announced they sold out 25 minutes after they went live at 6pm.

Ticket sales for the 2024 festival had been pushed back by two weeks after customers reported issues with their registration.

Would-be festival goers had to register in advance to buy tickets for the five-day event in a bid to combat touting.

Elton John performing on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Picture date: Sunday June 25, 2023.
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Sir Elton John performed his last UK gig at this year’s festival

Hours before the first batch of ticket sales, organisers said some fans had claimed they were not made aware that their registrations had expired and “out of fairness” to them the sale was delayed.

Tickets for next year’s festival cost £355 (plus a £5 booking fee) – up from £335 in 2023 and £285 in 2022.

Those lucky enough to secure an entrance pass had to pay a £75 deposit upfront, with the outstanding balance due by the first week of April.

An additional fee will be added for the coach transfer.

The event, which hosts more than 3,000 acts, will take place from 26-30 June, although the line-up is yet to be announced.

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Earlier this month, Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis said reports Madonna, Dua Lipa and Coldplay would top the bill were “untrue”.

Writing on Instagram she wrote: “As always, there is much speculation and excitement about who is playing at Glastonbury.

“We are working on the line-up day and night at the moment, but it’s still changing every day.”

However, she recently revealed a major female artist has been booked for the legends slot.

The festival was criticised for having all-male headliners last year with Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses and Sir Elton John, who performed his last ever UK gig.

The festival was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Baby Reindeer stars among big winners at Emmys – as Shogun makes history

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Hit British series Baby Reindeer was among the big winners at this year’s Emmy Awards – as Shogun made history and there were also big wins for The Bear and Hacks.

Richard Gadd, who created and starred in the popular but controversial drama Baby Reindeer, collected awards for writing and starring in the limited series category, while co-star Jessica Gunning was named best supporting actress.

Japanese historical drama Shogun became the first non-English language show to be named best drama, and also set a record for the most single-season Emmy wins – taking home four prizes on the night to make it 18 in total, following previous gongs at the creative arts event handed out earlier this month.

Anna Sawai accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for "Shogun" during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Anna Sawai was named outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her performance in Shogun. Pic: AP/Chris Pizzello

Jeremy Allen White accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for "The Bear" during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Jeremy Allen White accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for The Bear. Pic: AP/Chris Pizzello

The Bear picked up four awards in the comedy categories, including wins for stars Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Liza Colon-Zayas, while Hacks took the overall win for best comedy series.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth Debicki also won her first Emmy for her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales, in fictionalised royal drama The Crown.

On stage, Gadd, 35, said it was “stuff of dreams” as he accepted awards for outstanding limited or anthology series, best writing, and lead actor for Baby Reindeer, which is said to be inspired by his real-life experiences.

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Baby Reindeer stars Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd with their awards at the Emmys. Pic: AP/Jae C Hong
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Baby Reindeer stars Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd with their awards at the Emmys. Pic: AP/Jae C Hong

The show sees his character Donny Dunn stalked by a woman called Martha. After becoming a viral hit earlier this year, the programme made international headlines after a woman claiming to be the inspiration behind Martha filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the story is inaccurate.

In his acceptance speech for the writing award, Gadd said: “Ten years ago, I was down and out. I never ever thought I’d get my life together… then here I am, just over a decade later, picking up one of the biggest writing awards in television.

“I don’t mean that to sound arrogant. I mean it as encouragement for anyone who’s going through a difficult time right now to persevere… if you’re struggling, keep going – keep going and I promise you things will be okay.”

Accepting her supporting actress prize, Gunning said she was “incredibly proud” to be part of the show. “Thank you for trusting me to be your Martha,” she said to Gadd. “I will never, ever forget her or you or this.”

This year’s Emmys ceremony, held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, was also a huge success for Shogun. The show launched in February and is based on James Clavell’s best-selling novel, set during the 1600s.

Stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai became the first Japanese actors to win Emmys in the dramatic acting categories.

Sanada, who received a standing ovation, told the audience he was “beyond honoured”, and added: “Shogun taught me that when people work together, we can make miracles. We can create a better future together.”

A tearful Sawai, a first-time nominee, said: “I was crying before my name was announced. I’m a mess today. This to all the women who expect nothing and continue to be an example for everyone.”

Baby Reindeer and Shogun were not the only shows to receive multiple prizes, with hit series The Bear also a big winner.

In their opening monologue, father-son hosting duo Eugene and Dan Levy joked that the show, which depicts the stresses of life working in a professional kitchen and stars Jeremy Allen White as a chef running the family business after the death of his brother – would be better off categorised as a drama.

Allen White described himself as “so, so, so lucky” after picking up the Emmy for lead actor in a comedy series for his role as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto.

“This show has changed my life, it has instilled a faith that change is possible, that change is possible if you are able to reach out, you are really truly not actually alone,” he said in his acceptance speech.

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His co-stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Liza Colon-Zayas also picked up the awards for best supporting actor and actress in a comedy.

This is the second Emmys ceremony this year, after the September 2023 event was postponed to January 2024 due to the US writers’ and actors’ strikes.

The Bear was also among the big winners then, along with Succession and Beef.

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Emmys red carpet fashion 2024: All the best looks from the stars and nominees

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Nominees and celebrity guests hit the red carpet in style ahead of this year’s Emmy Awards.

British shows The Crown, with 18 nominations, and Baby Reindeer, with 11, were among this year’s biggest contenders, rubbing shoulders with The Bear, Shogun, Only Murders In The Building, and True Detective: Night Country.

This is the second Emmy Awards ceremony of the year, after the 2023 event was delayed to January because of the Hollywood writers’ strike.

Here are some of the looks from the red carpet.

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi poses for a Red Carpet portrait at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
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Rita Ora and Taika Waititi. Pic: Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP

Jennifer Aniston poses for a Red Carpet portrait at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
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Jennifer Aniston. Pic: Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP

Meryl Streep arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Meryl Streep. Pic: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Sofia Vergara poses for a Red Carpet portrait at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
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Sofia Vergara. Pic: Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP

Da'Vine Joy Randolph arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Da’Vine Joy Randolph. Pic: AP/Jae C Hong

Jeremy Allen White arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White. Pic: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Reese Witherspoon poses for a Red Carpet portrait at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
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Reese Witherspoon. Pic: Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP

Nicola Coughlan arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Bridgerton and Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan. Pic: Jae C Hong

Selena Gomez poses for a Red Carpet portrait at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
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Selena Gomez. Pic: Jordan Strauss/Invision for the Television Academy/AP

Kristen Wiig arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Kristen Wiig. Pic: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Viola Davis arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Viola Davis. Pic: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Sarah Paulson, left, and Holland Taylor arrive at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Sarah Paulson, left, and Holland Taylor. Pic: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Susan Downey, left, and Robert Downey Jr. arrive at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Susan Downey, left, and Robert Downey Jr. Pic: AP/Jae C Hong

Andrew Scott walks the Red Carpet at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
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All Of Us Strangers and Fleabag star Andrew Scott. Pic: Dan Steinberg/Invision for the Television Academy/AP

Carson Kressley, from left, Michelle Visage, RuPaul, Ross Mathews, Ts Madison and Jamal Sims arrive at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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RuPaul’s Drag Race stars (L-R): Carson Kressley, Michelle Visage, RuPaul, Ross Mathews, Ts Madison and Jamal Sims. Pic: AP/Jae C Hong

Anna Sawai poses for a Red Carpet portrait at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
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Shogun’s Anna Sawai. Pic: Jordan Strauss/Invision for the Television Academy/AP

Ayo Edebiri arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri. Pic: AP/Jae C Hong

Maya Rudolph arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Maya Rudolph. Pic: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Christine Baranski arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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The Gilded Age’s Christine Baranski. Pic: AP/Jae C Hong

Elizabeth Debicki poses for a Red Carpet portrait at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
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Elizabeth Debicki, who portrayed Princess Diana in The Crown. Pic: Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP

Melissa Peterman, left, and Reba McEntire arrive at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Melissa Peterman, left, and Reba McEntire. Pic: AP /Jae C Hong

Rob McElhenney arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Rob McElhenney. Pic: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Amber Chardae Robinson arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Amber Chardae Robinson. Pic: AP/Jae C Hong

Kali Reis arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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True Detective star Kali Reis. Pic: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Jodie Foster, left, and Alexandra Hedison arrive at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Jodie Foster, left, and Alexandra Hedison. Pic: AP Photo/Jae C Hong

Eiza Gonzalez arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Eiza Gonzalez. Pic: AP Photo/Jae C Hong

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Jackson 5 star Tito Jackson has died

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Tito Jackson, an original member of The Jackson 5 and brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died.

A family member confirmed the news to Sky News’ US partner network NBC LA.

Tito was an original member of The Jackson 5 along with brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael, who died in 2009.

He was also father to Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson, who found fame as R’n’B/pop trio 3T in the 1990s.

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