Well I'm sure many like myself could not afford to go to most festivals without some form of subsidy. Were I ever inclined to go to Sidmouth festival proper (as opposed to sitting in a fringe event all day) then, the answer would have to be no, I couldn't go to Sidmouth if I personally had to pay for a whole ticket.

Of course, everyone is now going to jump on me saying I'm not a supporter of the festival because I don't go to the staged events.... Tough titty. There are some people in this world who can afford full ticket prices plus extra for a weeks' food, enough beer to float the Armada and still put in the buckets that go round. Then there are those who can't. I do not fall into the first category.

I have been to Sidmouth several times as performer, punter, guest and day tripper, I've even been there when the festival hasn't.... I loved every bit of every time I spent there (except possibly some of the queueing for the toilets on the campsite) and if I had the chance, I would go again... Alas, two festivals a month is totally beyond my means. The only way I shall make it is if I can bum a free bed nearby and come in as a day tripper.

LTS