A remarkable gathering of generally like minded people. Only my second visit but it felt as if I had been going for years :0)

Even those who are normally not keen on concerts have a great choice of many small groupings of guests performing informally in intimate venues.

The presence of half a dozen or so folk degree students from Newcastle University contrasted beautifully with the older Geordie Folkies.

The enthusiasm and skill of these students had to be heard to be believed.

Whatever the venue will be there in 2006.