I had a good time in Whitby but thought the programmed concerts were a bit tired. There seemed to be the same number of slots as at my 4 previous festivals - but it felt like the same acts were repeated more frequently. By Tuesday I'd got a bit bored, and it had become harder to dodge the turkeys, so we made the most of the weather and went off to do non-folky things most of the time. I doubt that I'll buy a season ticket again. I haven't felt like this about previous Whitby festivals.

There were fewer discoveries than earlier festivals (though I did enjoy Ewan McLennan and Sam Sweeney & Hannah James). The best event of the week, for me, was the Moody and Sankey sing at St Ninian's.