Bob

Roger asked above about Local Authorities. I know you asked people not to say "don't bother" and I'm not saying that.

However, it might be worth avoiding associating yourself with this particular Local Authority seeing as they're one of the few hardline authorities with regard to PELs.

My experience of organising festivals etc. is limited to small scale events - the largest being the local pub's free 3-day "Solstice Festival" with 3-4 bands, some dancing and a singaround. Your festival seems to be a little bigger, but still small scale.

I like smaller events, not least because I can control the whole thing myself with a few friends. I'm not sure that I agree with some of the others' implicit suggestion that it should necessarily grow. To my mind, small is good. As things get bigger, they change their nature and can be something you didn't really want.

I can only reiterate that, once you've got the organisation sorted out, and assuming you're being nice to everybody, good publicity is the next most important thing. It might be worth reminding you that good publicity and most publicity aren't necessarily the same.

Best of luck anyhow.

Invite me!
Ian