I was there on foot and I did wonder how those who were there in boats coped with the noise. Didn't see a lot of music as getting around on foot was difficult. As it was my first ever harbour festival I was surprised that there was very little opportunity to see what was happening on the water if you were not on a boat. I got the impression that most people were not that interested in boats and boating, which is fair enough. I agree the music standard was not that good and have heard similar comments elsewhere.

I have a good contact in BCC and will mention the comments made here. Think the suggestion to send feedback in is a good idea, it's important that the organisers hear from everyone as it is all too easy for them to declare it a great success and carry on making the same mistakes. Here is the link to Bristol CC feedback Bristol CC feedback