Dita really shouldn't throw mud at 'Celtic Connections' when he can't even get his or her facts right.
Dita's post above says artists appearing at 'Celtic Connections' are banned by contract from appearing in Glasgow three months either side of the Festival.
That's nonsense.
Shane MacGowan appeared in Glasgow with The Pogues in December and with The Popes at 'Celtic Connections' in January
There are numerous Scottish artists who performed at 'Celtic Connections' this year and can be seen again in Glasgow during the coming weeks.
I'm afraid Dita seems inflicted with that British disease of attacking anyone and anything that's successful.
'Celtic Connections' brings great enjoyment to many and provides valuable employment for numerous musicians at an otherwise quiet time of the year.