Leeneia,

I may have been at that festival as I remember the flags on the map project.

It's actually a very International festival with the word "International" in its name.
In fact, it doesn't really attract too many local folkies except those who have a particular interest in the genre.
However, it is very well organised and succesful it its own terms with well attended concerts, courses, workshops and the like.

That's local councillors for you. :-(