Thankyou all for the comments and such, I will be going to Sidmouth as in previous years but will only pay for each event attended instead of as in the past supporting the whole festival even though we do not attend many of the concerts .   I am afraid that is the festivals loss but I do object to the booking charge, it may be easier, it may mean someone does not have to deal with the inconvience of admin, but as always we have the option of voting with our wallets wich I intend to do.