I am delighted that Sidmouth has survived into 2005 and I very much hope Sidmouth survives and thrives in 2006 and beyond but if the Ham concerts are to be repeated then somebody needs to sort out the things backstage that the public out front don't normally get to hear about.

If you had not posted anonymously - the public would have been none the wiser about personal disputes that are perhaps best settled in private and not in public. I am not sure that the reasons for anononimity are really that obvious as it starts unhelpful speculation.

I am sorry that you feel you we not given the treatment you think deserved by some of the organisers and I hope that it will not put you off entertaining the audiences at future events who perhaps are prepared to give you better treatment. But we still don't know who you are - it is difficult to judge if you deserved better treatment or not.

This year - I got some nice lunchtime food and a little beer provided for me (and the rest of the session) at The Bedford. Perhaps our expectations are different - although there is never any need for rudeness but I have received a lot of that from previous Sidmouth organisers and stewards.

Under the circumstances - perhaps some of this years organisers - who may have been under a lot of stress for little personal reward - may have some excuse and they certainly all have my appreciation. Next year perhaps will be different?