Hamphire Hog said: "..here in Hampshire we have the Wickham Festival with a brilliant cast list all of whom appear on the one main stage with the second stage reserved for local singers and musicians plus up-and-coming acts.This means you get to see all the star names without having to move from your comfy chair (except to the bar & loo) and the Festival itself still retains its cosy intimate atmosphere."

Surely the point of a festival is "mix 'n' match" where you can see the up and comings/locals alongside the "big"names". I get the point of not having to move around between venues but isn't it easier to move the artists between venues so the "biggies" appear on both stages. OK some locals/u+c's may not want to appear on a big stage but there are some of us who wouldn't mind a bit more exposure alongside the "biggies" or don't find it a nerve wracking experience.


Cheers
Mark