I don't presume to speak on behalf of the organisers but the point is that "the wail" is primarily an unacompanied festival, having said that a few people have been known to take an instrument to accompany themselves. (whether or not they get special permission from Alan White I don't know) but there are certainly no instrumental spots or tunes in the sing arounds only the very occasional self accompanied spot. I can't see anyone using an instrument in the middle bar marquee as that has always been strictly voice only in Sidmouth.

Shambles you could check by getting in touch with Alan on Warewail@aol.com (if you are attending I think you have to get your ticket in advance or at least reserve it) or you could take your instrument and leave it in the car if that was appropriate. I would hate to discourage anyone's attendence for what is a fantastic singing weekend and I would not presume on behalf of Alan to say what is allowed or isn't.

Cllr