I love festivals on the whole. I go to them and then miss all the booked acts to spend my time in the singarounds and sessions. I dont enjoy big festivals except for Sidmouth where the fringe has a life of its own. For my taste Shrewsbury is a very inadequate replacement for Bridgnorth but it seems to sell tickets so there must be some call for it. I agree with Richard Bridges Miskin was wonderful, but I enjoy Crediton, Bromyard, Banbury, Upton, Bude and this year Folk Station on the Isle of Wight was one of the highlights. I think really among the huge number of festivals available there is something for everyone.
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