Unfortunately, the relationship between the Captain Cook and the founder & organiser of the Staithes festival broke down following a dispute over funding, resulting in the split between Staithes festival and the new Roxby festival. The Landlord of the Fox Inn at Roxby was approached as an alternative and was delighted to get the opportunity to stage a 1st Roxby Music Festival. All the folks who had previously attended the Staithes fest at the Captain Cook followed the organiser to his new venue, together with a considerable number of new performers and a large number of other folk & families.

The festival was a tremendous success. It's a pity that it didn't really happen for the Captain Cook; I always enjoyed the beer/music/good company there. However, if the number of folk that turned up for the Roxby festival had gone to the Captain Cook then it would have created its own problems through lack of space. The Fox Inn main room is larger; there are other spaces available too - but even then it came under considerable strain at times. I suspect the landlord will be looking to increase his capacity somehow in time for next year's event.