Dick, firstly do we need any more festivals? There are already more than you can shake a stick at, but some high-profile festivals have had to be cancelled this year. It doesn't appear to be a good time to be getting into the festival business.

Secondly, the festivals you mention succeed because they are run by groups of committed and hard-working volunteers, who have the local contacts to make it work and obtain local sponsorship. I'm not clear what you think EFDSS could bring to the party.

Thirdly, I very much doubt if any of these festivals are massive money-spinners. The financial risks are large, and the benefits small. That's not a "business-like" investment.