It wasn?t just young people enjoying themselves. Myself and my wife, both well into our 50s enjoyed both days of the festival and met 4 similar age friends inside from the local area. The festival is very well run, has fantastic artists and some of the friendliest crowds I?ve seen at similar events. I realise peoples? experience of noise is subjective, but I can honestly say I could barely hear the festival until I was on top of it, and could hear nothing from where I live on Fellbrigg, however acoustics and wind direction can do funny things and affect some areas more than others. Compared to the constant noise from loft and kitchen extensions building work I?d say this is relatively minor and time limited. The volume inside is relatively low compared to similar events I?ve been to, personally I?d have preferred it louder, but I understand the limitations of running an event at this kind of site. There was certainly no stomach rumbling trouser flapping bass. On balance if it brings revenue into the council, promotes the area and allows thousands of people to enjoy a great weekend then we should support events like this.