I'm finding this thread becoming slightly silly.
In a week long festival of 600 plus events, firstly, nobody can go to them all, unless they have multiple personalities...!
There are parts of Sidmouth that I don't ever go to, The Bulverton...mainly aimed at young people, too old to schlep up to LNE, but lots of people do. Good for them.
Morris and Rapper workshops don't float my boat either.
But, I can always find something that suits me, and if there's nothing on in the programme at midday on a Tuesday (for instance) that floats my boat, I'll just pop into the Radway and play a tune.
Dave above speaks wisely. Having been to Glastonbury more times than I can remember for work, and had to listen to some God awful music on the way, there was always something that caught my attention.
Basically, If you think someones too loud, go and do something else.
There might be 100 people out there who don't think it's loud enough. they have rights too.
I also go to Towersey, and applaud the management for the "Yoof" marquee. (can't remember it's real name, sorry)
Not for me, but Hey!
No-one is forcing punters into going to events that they find offensive. Sidmouth is/can be what you make it. (As can Whitby/Broadstairs and any other festival)
If you wish to sit in your tent/B&B whatever and say "I'm not going to that event because of A/B/C or D"...Then why did you bother coming in the first place?
Why not just stay at home?
I'm heading towards 60, am looking forward to Sidmouth, and finding out what the young people are doing...and Yes, I don't mind it LOUD!