It may have something to do with commercialism and greed on the organisers part.

I know that as a trader the pitch fees just go up and up. Sidmouth pitch fees in the old days got bigger and bigger, while the pitch size got smaller. Some festivals are now asking for tenders. I can't be bothered with those.

Glastonbury is a nightmare for a trader. You have to arrive a week before it starts, buy only what they supply using their wholesalers only. Even the paper cups have to be bought from them with their logos printed on them. As a trader you are not allowed to leave the site until everyone else has gone. Then the security is frightening. Hiding money and being vigilant through the night.

ok rant over.

sal