Eavis says the registration system has worked well

He told BBC 6 Music that 600 people an hour were using the system which asks for a photo and personal details in an attempt to stop ticket touts.

The festival will have a 177,500 capacity but with security and staff taken into account, under 140,000 tickets will be on sale to the public.

Registration closes on 28 February and tickets will be on sale from 1 April.

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Eavis said: "175,000 have gone through as of (Thursday) - and it's going through at about 600 an hour."

He added: "It's a pretty high number, really. People have been very good about it. Not too many complaints and it means we can forget about touting forever."

Organisers have made a four year licence application which will be considered by Mendip District Council on 26 March.

Michael Eavis said the council was pleased with the photo ID system.

The Who, Arctic Monkeys and Bjork are among the acts who will appear from 22-24 June. He also told 6 Music that Smokey Robinson is set to confirm an appearance.