Too many stalls? Nowhere to meet? No space for the Morris? Sounds like the esplanade during Sidmouth FolkWeek!

It's sad comment that for (some) festivals to happen, it has to be a 'business opportunity' for some organiser or another - either by way of sponsorship or direct merchandising.

However, despite the organisers, received wisdom has it that it's up to pub landlords or their delegates what actually goes on in or around their premises. If you want a song or music session badly enough, then it is to them the approach must be made. If this is worthy enough for 'official' recognition and coordination by the festival, all well and good.