Offering free entry, Hohaiyan has gained the attention and financial support of both the county government and big business, and the crowds have exploded in size in recent years. However, while many people go for the rowdy, fun-filled atmosphere as well as the music, this has also become a cause for complaint from many.
作為免費活動的「海洋音樂祭」，受到縣政府與商業財團的大幅補助，近年來參加觀眾暴增，但許多人前來只是為了湊熱鬧，音樂反倒成為配角，這也讓不少人怨嘆連連。