I think it's not quite found its identity properly yet - is it a folk festival, a festival of Morris or ? Still trying to work it all out really. Needs more organisers and more town involvement I think .



I noticed that it felt very different from last year , different vibe really . the weather was lousy , but knowone could have done anything about that . There was a heavy emphasis on singer/songwriter stuff thats not really my taste , but again it floats other peoples boats , although I enjoyed the festival as a whole I thought there was a shortage of truly memorable performers ... last year Dick Gaughan was incredible , and also Johnny Collins, whos' performance and presense I don't think I will ever forget ... this year what was there ? The Oyster Band , gawd bless 'em , who were great and folkier than the last time I saw them at he Big Session and ( one of the blandest things I had ever seen ) but good for you , keep it going folks