Nice try, but does a natural Amphitheatre explain why people were leaving marquee 1 because of the sound level inside it? We had a natural Amphitheatre in Sidmouth - it was the outdoor Knowle Arena (5000+ people on a good evening) but sadly it is no longer a part of our downsized Folk Week. Most of the colour of the International aspect has gone too, and so has Kate Rusby.

Shrewsbury did very well overall, just bad luck that a few minor technical problems caused so many complaints. There are some lessons to be learnt, but also a large number of possible enhancements. Like I said, a festival to be watched!