Frank and Dave and others, I think the point that Steve Harris was trying to get across was....how often do we normally question the licencing of venues, campsites etc at other folk festivals? The only reason anyone is doing so about Sidmouth is because those trying to sabotage the continuation of the festival have put doubts into our heads. Personally I think you are all worrying way too much. Actually, I thought Steve's sarcastic postings were quite amusing.
Just give it a rest guys...either make up your mind to go, or make up your mind not to, or wait until closer to the time, but stop whittling on about it like a mob of old spinsters with nothing else to occupy their time. And as Guest says...if you are really concerned...enquire in the proper place, not on a public forum.