In 2015 Connaught Gardens was used again to good effect, and the Stowford Rise dance venue was pressed into service every evening - with very mixed results.

As a part of the 60th celebrations a large series of boards had been placed around Sidmouth - giving insights into the history of the festival since 1955.

These were designed by John Dowell - a previous festival director - and were simply superb.

It is to be hoped they were preserved for future use.