I would just like to add to 'Grab's post. Whilst I realise that his impression of Whitby festival is just that - his impression only and he has not set out to make a sweeping condemnation of the festival, I would say that I find it to be one of the most enjoyable events on the calendar, both for the mix of performers (and it has always encouraged a great many new young performers as well as supporting and respecting the older performers who are largely responsible for the scene we enjoy so much today)and for the atmosphere around the town.

Yes, there is a strong 'tradtional element to Whitby. But as a consequence there are performers there that I am unlikely to see at any other English festival in the year as it draws strongly on people from Ireland, Scotland, USA etc. The town itself provides a real holiday atmosphere and so members of the family who might not be quite so folk orientated can have a good week as well. All in all, Whitby offers something quite special.

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