I have noticed that many people (often those of the younger 'persuasion') seem to exhibit what I call 'flocking' behaviour - that is they are only happy when packed in with as many of their kind as possible. This is my idea of hell and I can't really see what it's got to do with the enjoyment of music! Rock festivals, as far as I can gather, appear to be like this. I also believe that Cambridge is now similar (can't speak from personal experience because I haven't been to Cambridge since about 1970). A 'perfect' festival for me is one where you meet up with your mates, get a chance now and then to sing in a singaround, get to hear some of your favourite performers and, if you're really lucky, get blown away by someone you might not have had a chance to hear before. The 'National' used to be like this - I miss it!