Just a small pennies'worth from me...as far as festivals are concerned, sometimes my band gets paid; enough to cover travelling expenses and beer money when it's split between the four of us, which is great. Sometimes we don't.
Regardless of whether we are paid or not, I go to festivals to have a fantastic time, making new friends, catching up with old friends, listening to new music, drinking without the worry of having to drive anywhere, living in the moment and loving life. This is something that money can never buy.

I play music for music's sake, as 'merely a hobby' BECAUSE I value myself....And surprisingly enough, Lizzie, despite what you may imagine of the likes of me, it 'runs through my soul' too...