After reading your comments I agree and disagree but I'm not going to speculate with responses to them. I will however add my twopenneth for what it's worth.....

I was happy in general but I had a skyline pass so a bit unfair of me to comment on some subjects. I thought the artists were short changed with the sound engineers, somewhat disgraceful, however due to the professionalism of artists, the end result was good. Richard Digance spoke out and I thought that was brave of him, I also enjoyed his performance. I think the Fairport Connection/Dylan Project is a good idea, but I didn't enjoy the Steve Gibbons acoustic set, I think he belittled himself, he was fabulous ending the show in the full band line up. Bob Fox as good as always, Chumbawamba, Cara Dillon, Peatbogs, Martyn Joseph, Churchfitters, Steve Tilston (short set) and 3 Daft Monkeys all did it for me, the young band as stand in (Rusty Shackle) were very entertaining and good luck to the young boys, all in all good value for money. Steve's short set, well! What a cock up, admitted by Dave Pegg, he gave Anna Ryder more than he should which resulted in the set running out of time. I'm sorry to say I didn't enjoy Anna's set either.

I would agree that the organisers (Butlins?) still have things to do if they expect the success to prosper. My comments are my personal feelings of the festival, I really had a fantastic time, good food, decent accommodation and fantastic entertainment resulting in a brilliant weekend so no complaints overall and I must point out that the staff were absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, we met some nice people and made new friends. So! I have purchased tickets for next year including skyline pass on the strength of it

……Bring it on……

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