Creamfields neighbours 'feel like prisoners in our own homes'

Pensioner Ian Brittain, a 79-year-old retired accountant, says he feels like a prisoner in his home during Creamfields festival. The event attracts up to 80,000 attendees, including Swedish House Mafia and Underworld, over four days in Daresbury, Cheshire. Local residents complain about 10-mile traffic queues, drunken fans breaking into gardens, and excessive noise. Ian Brittain received 24-hour security and cash compensation for the disruption. Another resident, John Hobson, a 73-year-old retired nuclear assessor, also received security guards and compensation. Both residents expressed frustration over the festival’s impact on their daily lives, despite free tickets for locals. The festival promises a visual feast alongside the music, with over 250 artists performing, including Tiësto and Sonny Fodera. Younger residents, like student Grace Bailey, 21, enjoy the music but criticize the traffic. Some locals, however, appreciate the festival’s atmosphere and the opportunity to hear artists without paying. Overall, while the event brings excitement, it causes significant disruption for many residents.