I love them, having been introduced to Sidmouth in 1965 . Since then , I have been to a lot ,and stewarded at many , and I have say that there have been changes for the worse over the years.I used to look forward to Towersey , but I deplore the disgusting behaviour of the hordes of badly behaved "yoof" that infest the place now .Similarly , I got sick of the crowds of drunken screaming "fans" in the "Mosh pit" at Warwick blocking my view.Audience behaviour is becoming a big problem.
               Moira Furnace is a nice friendly little festival , as is the ever-reliable Wallingford Bunkfest ( not long to go now !) , and "Wittfest" at Long Wittenham (The Plough) was really lovely this year ! I didn't make Sidmouth this year, but last year I managed to get some "Old Time" sessions going , (with Colin's help ) in the Bedford downstairs bar ; also a "shanty" session.Now that I live in Tewkesbury ,I might even make it to that festival I've never been to in Herefordshire !