Some festival organisers say they welcome feedback - even negative feedback. Sadly, in practice, that may not be the case. Which can surprise trusting, believing folkies.

I find Dick listens to feedback if he is not rushing to another panic. I always felt, if he disagreed he was saying no in a constructive way. Hence the relaxed nature of his festivals IMHO.

Schantieman - I would have to agree on the volume of ceilidhs, but at least the base guitars didn't dominate to the point of clipping (I could name festivals where they have). Whapweasel are not the loudest out there but .... Try earplugs - it helps for ceilidhs. The floor was level.