Looking from the outside it is now "bums on seats" syndrome a captive audience paying to see booked guests

I think the fun has gone out of a lot of festivals and big business has taken over

The old times have gone largely but kept alive by the faithful who cater for the home made music element

Room for all really and the fringe in my view does not detract from the main festival, just different audience who make their own choices to spend their money and where they spend it

Ray