“Firstly, get the facts right, as always with those that want to complain there is a large amount of exaggeration. To the best of my knowledge there has in the last 2 years been 2000 - 3000 people attending this event, (many of which are young children with their parents and therefore not driving their own vehicles), nothing like the mentioned 10000. I have attended this event for the past 2 years with a group of friends, ages between 25 - 55, from all over the country. The atmosphere is fun and friendly and much of the music reminiscent of that which I heard as a teenager during the street parties and events surrounding the Queens silver jubilee and Charles and Diana's wedding. What could be more community orientated? Incidentally, I have purchased additional tickets this year, hoping to take my own son and daughter, knowing that they would also enjoy the atmosphere.”

“I think it's sad that people complain about an event which goes on for only a few days of the year when they can have all of the other days to themselves. Maybe if they thought about what the festival does for the 1,000s of people that go there (or even bothered to get their fingers out and see it for themselves!) then they may appreciate that it is well worth sacrificing a few days of their "peace" to make way for an event that will fill the hearts and memories of thousands!

I've been involved with Glastonbudget for the past few years and can appreciate what you guys are going through. It would certainly be a shame to see a fellow festival fall because of a few grumpy people not willing to go the extra mile to let others have a few days of happiness.

I wish you all the best guys, I hope you manage to sort this out!

Russ”

“i have been to tribfest for the past two years and if it wasnt for places like this i would have nothing to look forward to every year. this is genuinly the highlight of the year for me and i dont understand why people have to make such a big deal about this. if its not this then they would be complaining about something else entirely. i think they should just let us have this experience and enjoy the fest. we arent doing any one any harm by enjoying our selves. i want to know have any of these people been to any of these fests? if so why not? they should come and see for themselves what it is like before trying to ruin the fun in everyone elses live because they have nothing better to do with them selves.”

“I think these people have nothing better to do. I can't believe they are going to all the effort to gather a petition about 3 days in August - why don't they try and channel that into something worth campaigning about? I have been for the past two years - the event is well managed, hassle free and a really positive thing to be happening in the area. the council should ignore these whingers and look at what Tribfest actually does for the area, in terms of raising the profile of East Yorkshire as a diverse and progressive place. there is so much negativity in and about Hull and the surrounding areas that things like this should be encouraged.”

“I can understand why the local do gooders are up in arms, but how can they comment on something that they have never experienced. im sure at some point of there life they have ( if they have one) taken there family away to a fair, a concert, the seaside and enjoyed themselves... this event is a family event and the residents of tickton should be flattered that such an event is to be held in there community... i have attended the last 2 yrs and have enjoyed every minute of it... the tallent of the artists is unbelieveable and the atmosphere is electric for everyone. mr froggart and co wot would your comments be if it was your son or grandson who were good enough to sing live to 10,000 people.... you would be proud as punch... come on loosen up your belts and relax a little and come on and join the fun... then if it aint your cuppa tea you will know exactly wot your talking about... dont spoil the good old fashioned family fun,,, lord knows not many familys are able to benifit from this kind of family weekend... ASK SOCIAL SERVICES....”

“NIMBYism at its best eh?”

“local people do actually get a grip, cause i think this one of the best things that has hit this area! it'll bring some actual fun into it! nothing will happen it's only a weekend of the whole year how is it guna make a change! stop protesting against it it's pointless!”

“jane of Beverley, what's this proposed event got to do with Beverley? it's not in our Town it's near the village of Tickton. I've yet to see a comment from anyone it will affect. Good luck to the organisers I hope it goes well but if not don't use it as an excuse to knock Beverley.”

“something* (not somethink) sorry re my terrible English!”

“I simply cannot believe some people, to have an event like this brought to your doorstep at any time is a blessing, to have this sort of economic boost to your area during such an economic downturn and fighting it is like looking the gifthorse in the mouth.

Tribfest is one of, if not the best festival in the UK, no trouble, family friendly (took my five year old lad last year, he loved it), no hassle, I really do wish we had somethink like this on my doorstep you lucky beggars!!!

Ed, dont give up mate, your a legend and so is the event.

Along with Allan Elliott who has posted earlier, us Bolsover lot bought 35+ tickets from tribby 09', come on East Yorks residents, get your act together and realise what a potential boost your economy has in the offing!!!”