Apart from the concerts and probably more ceilidhs the festival will have the same feel - because the town want it by and large and the regular attendees are what make it.

Trust me I have been to every one and I don't see it changing materially from two years ago - but I agree that concerts are a drain on resources and organisation and need not be as numerous considering the number of audience at certain times of the day.

BUT even if you don't favour concerts, the outside possibility of Karen (Twelve Fingers) Tweed &/or Nancy Kerr in a session must gladden the hearts of musicians - and not a few males. And James Fagan for the ladies ditto.........

I did not miss the concerts last year but I am not "Mr Typical Everyone".