The organisers of Burning man have said they to release 4,000 tickets which are heavily discounted to allow those who are struggling financially to attend. Providing adequate documentation is provided, a reveler can walk away with paying $190 for a ticket that costs $390. Excellent work Burning Man, however, the legend of the charitable festival organiser certainly isn't a freak occurrence.
A few years ago, circa 2010 as certain Michael Eavis, (pictured by us here) admitted he once let in thousands of ticketless festival goers. Often an outspoken critic of the festival Eavis has spoken publicly about his frustrations, often promoting the "jump over the wall" tactic that many do not need a second invitation to. The very mind set of festival ticketing has developed a moral compass, however is it wrong to deny people access, turn a blind eye and denounce revelers who paid for tickets.
It is certainly a divisive question, however Eavis says (paraphrased) that festivals would lose their feel if there weren't people there who had not paid to enjoy the experience, it is very much a classic Michael Eavis, like it or lump it scenario After all, by his own admission, he's now rich beyond his wildest dreams, after a point, who cares?
Well, the people of Brazil care, by 2016 Brazil would have held the two largest festivals of Sport on the planet, the Olympics in 2016 and the World Cup in 2014. Out of the some 3 million tickets available for the events 10% will be estimated to be sold at a cut price. South Africa did this very tactic also, where 50% of the South African population lives below the poverty line, the organisers and FIFA sold tickets for £13, creating a loss for each ticket sold. Furthermore, Brazilian organisers have said they do not want discounted tickets, rather, they want to give away free tickets. These free tickets will be given members of society on especially low income, for example, the indigenous population and other disadvantaged demographics. However the buck won't stop there, tickets for foreign travelers will also be extremely cheap compared to that of other world cups as Brazil have identified that in order to stimulate tourism they low cost ticket price will aid in offsetting other travel and accommodation costs.
Well, the people of Brazil care, by 2016 Brazil would have held the two largest festivals of Sport on the planet, the Olympics in 2016 and the World Cup in 2014. Out of the some 3 million tickets available for the events 10% will be estimated to be sold at a cut price. South Africa did this very tactic also, where 50% of the South African population lives below the poverty line, the organisers and FIFA sold tickets for £13, creating a loss for each ticket sold. Furthermore, Brazilian organisers have said they do not want discounted tickets, rather, they want to give away free tickets. These free tickets will be given members of society on especially low income, for example, the indigenous population and other disadvantaged demographics. However the buck won't stop there, tickets for foreign travelers will also be extremely cheap compared to that of other world cups as Brazil have identified that in order to stimulate tourism they low cost ticket price will aid in offsetting other travel and accommodation costs.
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