I think Shrewsbury is a smashing festival. Sure there are things I don't like about it but there is plenty I do like and I plan my festival weekend accordingly. The same goes for any festival I go to.

For example: I don't like the Upturned Udder Tent, it's generally far too loud (for me, not necessarily for others) and it really gets up my nose when members of the audience insist on standing in the aisles or in front of the stage blocking the view of the seated audience.

In consequence I only visit that venue if there is something I REALLY want to see (Bellowhead, Ukes, Demon Barbers).

The rest of the time I go to venues that I do like which makes for a thoroughly enjoyable weekend.

Organisers are having to juggle furiously to keep their customers (us!) happy. It must be incredibly hard work, I certainly wouldn't want the job!

John