James

I think there is a bit of a misunderstanding somewhere in all this.

What occurs in 2005 will be an "interim" thing basically working around what has in previous years been "Fringe" and I think everybody is aware of this.

From 2006 the Steering Group are working towards producing a full festival more like what went on in the past (but in my opinion probably on a less lavish scale). The Press releases that I have seen seem to indicate that proper company (with charitable status and "limited liability") will be set up to administer 2006 onwards.I hope this aspect addresses the worry you have.

Please understand that this is my interpretation of what I have read in various places and not anything coming from the comittee/steering group.

John Golighty says more details are soon to be released so we will all know a little more soon.

Dave Earl