I've been going to Sidmouth since 1997 and for me it's got better each year as I do more and get involved in more each time I go. I buy season and camping tickets for myself and the two children which I regard as good value for what we get over eight days. We do everything from Arena concerts, LNE, singarounds, harmony workshops, Kid's festival, Middle Bar, Singing in the Sea, open stage, - you name it, we've probably tried it, taking in the total Festival experience, official and fringe. Come monsoon or heatwave, Sidmouth is a unique experience, it's whole greater than the sum of it's parts which for me is it's secret, and I for one would mourn it's passing in any other (i.e. lesser) form than already exists as I really doubt it could ever be replaced elsewhere.

We'll be there this year, I just hope it's not our last visit..