So you charge a lot of money to keep certain people out so that the festival won't fill up....yeah sure!

I know all about Sidmouth thanks. Key line: significant contribution to the economy of the town.

It is quite possible see above, to hold festivals that make no contributions to the economy of the town but contribute instead entirely to music. Even big festivals can be self help and free but all in the food chain have their hands in your pocket instead.

Conrad