Miles Hart, once known among friends for his charm and connections, is facing allegations of orchestrating a large-scale ticket scam targeting Glastonbury Festival-goers. Friends from his former elite private school in Somerset recall him as someone who “could get anything,” including a last-minute all-expenses-paid trip to Paris on a private jet. Hart, 27, reportedly used this reputation to sell festival tickets, VIP passes and hospitality access, claiming privileged connections through family land near the site or through a company operating at the festival.
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Within a few years, Hart had expanded sales globally, striking deals worth around £1 million. Customers included former schoolmates and others who missed out on official ticket sales through See Tickets, the festival’s authorised seller. However, as Glastonbury 2024 approached, many discovered that the tickets never existed. Investigations suggest the scam relied on fake invoices and email addresses, and Hart went into hiding before the festival.
Former schoolmates described Hart as sociable, clever, and witty, with a flair for grand gestures. Elle, who knew him from age 10, recalled attending Glastonbury with him after he secured a wristband for her one year. Seb, another former pupil, said he bought tickets from Hart in 2022, believing they came through his family’s land rental for luxury tents. Days before the festival, Glastonbury officials confirmed that Hart had no official ticket allocations.
Hart’s scams reportedly extended beyond friends. In 2024, he sold tickets through intermediaries such as Ibiza promoter Kai Cant and Star Gaze Entertainment, promising access to hospitality areas. Customers spent nearly £1 million, but none received tickets. In attempts to meet buyers personally, Hart arranged meet-ups across England and Glastonbury, but never delivered the passes. Social media footage later showed him confronted on the street about a £10,000 refund, after which he disappeared again.
The fallout affected more than ticket buyers. Hart’s godmother, Annamaria, who had helped his family financially years earlier, found herself owed tens of thousands of pounds after Hart attempted to buy her house at auction with a bounced cheque. Bank cards in the names of friends were discovered, suggesting some were unknowingly used as money mules in his schemes.
Some victims reported threats and harassment. Kai Cant said he went into hiding in Spain after accruing £500,000 in debts tied to Hart’s actions, while a new homeowner of Hart’s former property installed extensive security measures following threats and visits from debt collectors.
A covert recording obtained by the BBC captures Hart acknowledging outstanding debts of £480,000 to an angry group and promising repayment within 56 days, insisting, “I am an honest person.”
The full scale of Hart’s alleged operations highlights how social connections, trust and the lure of exclusive access can be exploited, leaving financial and emotional damage in their wake.
