While the events are separate and being run by separate individuals, there is an overall 'steering group' seeing to things like promotion, ticket sales etc. All the separate individuals are included in the steering group, so it's not quite so fragmented as my original post may have made it sound. Also, it must be remembered that this set-up will only apply THIS year. From 2006 Sidmouth will be back to being a proper festival again, with season tickets etc. The reason for this, is that we did not have either the time or finance to organise it as has been done in the past. All the time that Folk week 2005 is being organised, at the same time, Sidmouth Festival 2006 is also being planned and organised, so have no fear, though this year may seem a little less smooth and professional that usual, subsequent years will not be like this.

Love Lynne