There's 'word on the street' that this festival didn't pay booked musicians for appearing at their festival.

Is this normal?

If so, it's certainly NOT right and shouldn't be happening.

This is a full time job for many musicians and their talents draw in the crowds to these festivals, so they should be paid, as should any other 'worker'.

I've also heard that it's sometimes only the 'big' acts who get paid.

That isn't right either, surely?