| Over the past 5 years there has been a dramatic | | | | are for 3 or 4 days and in that time it would be |
| increase in Music Festival events in the UK, leaving | | | | possible to see well in excess of 20 different |
| music fans of every genre spoiled for choice. | | | | groups. |
| New festivals have sprung up all over the country | | | | Secondly, It is an opportunity to escape from the |
| and it is not unusual in the summer months to | | | | day to day grind for a few days with like minded |
| have 5 or more to chose from on any given | | | | people. Nothing better than camping out at a |
| weekend day. | | | | festival with a few beers.British weather |
| From the humble beginnings of an non commercial | | | | permitting, of course. |
| Glastonbury and events like the Sidmouth Folk | | | | Thirdly, great value for money. Although it is |
| Festival a multi million pound industry has evolved | | | | difficult to give prices an average festival lasting |
| with national companies now sponsoring some of | | | | over three days may set you back £150 |
| the more well known festivals. The 02 Wireless | | | | including camping. If you see 20 performances |
| Festival springs to mind. | | | | during that time it offers great value for money. |
| Why do these events hold such appeal for | | | | Tickets do sell out fast for the most popular |
| everyone ? | | | | festivals and demand is always very high. |
| Firstly, it gives you the opportunity to see a large | | | | However they can still be found at reasonable |
| number of musicians in one place. Some festivals | | | | prices if you know where to look. |