🎉 Ready for festival fun but worried about finances? You’re not alone! Recent research reveals that nearly half of UK festival-goers have fallen out with mates over money dramas. With ticket prices soaring 267% in the last 20 years, it’s no wonder budgeting on-site is such a challenge! 🎟️💸
Many of us rely on the casual “you get this round, I’ll get the next” approach, but little slip-ups can quickly lead to big disputes. In fact, for a quarter of festival revellers, these misunderstandings grew into full-blown conflicts.
Once inside the festival grounds, costs can spiral. It’s all too easy to splurge on food and drinks, with 52% and 58% of people, respectively, overspending here. And don’t get us started on accommodation woes, which caught 42% of festival fans off guard. 🏕️🍔
A whopping 67% of festival enthusiasts admitted to “blackout spending” – making purchases they couldn’t even remember later. No wonder mates end up at odds when it comes time to settle up!
According to the data, festival friends usually split between £250 and £650 each. Sounds like a good idea to keep tabs on expenses, especially since young folks make up the majority of attendees. 📊🙋‍♀️
So, what’s the takeaway? Clear communication and planning ahead can save friendships…and wallets! Have you had any festival money mishaps? Share your stories in the comments! 👇✨