Each festival I go to gives me something different. Sidmouth for the Bedford sessions where I meet friends (and great musicians) from all over the UK and Europe and for the odd concert now and then; Fareham for the excellent line up, sound and the late night sessions; Ely for being all on one site and a great mix of talent that's booked (and a superb beer tent), and Fylde for the sheer diversity of artists and venues, friendliness of the people and once again to meet friends from further afield in the sessions in the Marine Bar, and of course to hear Alan Bell sing his wonderful songs. Each very different in their own way.
John Barden