perhaps a case of many a true word said in jest, might explain the conflict from the locals in some areas who clearly see outdoor raves as a “townie invasion”

yer, some do and some don’t… I was at a party a few months ago where the farmer had been given a few quid as ‘expenses’ by the organisers.

She was really pleased because she had lost her cattle during foot-and-mouth and was trying to survive on so little money. Her attitude seemed to be “of course young people want to have fun and play loud moosic, why wouldn’t they?”

She was sound 🙂

In fact there have been a couple of land-owners around the south west that have been making some positive noises about letting parties happen, perhaps with a small parking fee…

But it would be great to see a return to the days when certain people actually constructed purpose built ‘barns’ and eco-loos just for the parties on their land, but it seems unlikely at present

PS. Anyone with suitable space for a party in or around Devon, PM me 😉