Hi chaps, here's my feedback, for what it's worth - maybe not a lot because it's I don't have much to compare it with. However...

I was at the ballads session at the KIT on Saturday afternoon, which I enjoyed because it was different to the usual free for all and I had to think carefully about what to sing. I liked the idea of picking up the thread from the previous singer - it made for some interesting song choices I thought. But it turns out I don't know many ballads (now that I know what the rules are!) so I moved up to:

Fagan's. I only caught the end of that session but what I heard was good. Saw two sets of dancers there - which made for an interesting interlude in the session.

On Saturday evening I went up to the University Arms where I had a good time, well organised and hosted by Jim, a nice mix of songs.

The blackboard session on Sunday afternoon at the Shakespeare was the highlight of the weekend for us. A cracking room to sing in and some great performances. It was lovely to see the young children that came with the Melrose quartet singing along and dancing to their parents' music.

On Sunday evening I went back to KIT for the mixed session. It was very noisy when I got there, with the room full of non-singers who seemed to have no respect for the performers. I didn't much enjoy my first couple of songs, having to shout rather than sing. Eventually more singers arrived, most of the non-singers left and the session improved greatly for an hour or so (with some interesting arrangements that were definitely not traditional folk!) Sadly when we left at around 10:45 it was starting to get noisy again. I think it really needed a host there to say "Singer on!"

All in all though we (myself, my wife and other family members that came along to various events) enjoyed the experience and were made to feel welcome at all the venues. We hope to come again next year.

Now, I wonder if anyone on this forum caught my Whit Friday song and would be willing to give any feedback on that?

Cheers, Chris