Chris, I am not sure that anyone is led like a "lamb to the slaughter". We make programme announcements a few days before tickets go on sale. We then continue to release information as it becomes available. Customers choose to buy their tickets based on that information, or not. Just like they would at any other festival.

If you choose not to come to Sidmouth this year, that's sad, but it is, of course, your choice. If anyone has any *genuine* criticisms, questions or observations to make about Sidmouth, I am happy to answer them openly and honestly, as I have done with you.