Ah, thank you, Guest. I knew there was something I'd forgotten.

Regarding the clash of events, I think it would be better for the events to be spread out more. My band were playing from 12.30 to 2.30 on the Sunday. Across the street was another band whose style of music was not a million miles away from ours, also playing from 12.30 to 2.30.

Consequently, a number of the audience were going from one gig to the other, and (on a personal note) I was unable to see the other band myself as I was performing.

Once our gig had finished, there was not a lot on in terms of gigs, as there had been so many on from 12.30 to 2.30. Surely, in this system, people are missing bands they'd like to see because there are so many playing at the same time. Broadstairs has the same problem.

I appreciate that "spreading out" the gigs may make scheduling more difficult, and might make it difficult for a band to do two gigs in one day. That's possibly why Broadatairs and Sweeps follow this format.