Points taken and acknowledged. Linda I am aware that not every singer does this but it still puzzels me. The particular session I am talking about consisted of myself, KJ and Colin, my mate Pete a couple of punters and the three ladies. so there were 4 singers and three musicians (I'm not saying that singers arn't musicians I'm making the distinction for the sake of clarity).Yet three of the singers insisted on holding loud conversations during both my own and solo colins slow airs. I am realy don't think that it is just a case of bad manners because I and many other musicians have experienced the same thing. I am wondering if it is the case that (some) singers just don't value musicians. We are all born with a voice but playing an instument does not come naturally. I don't know what do others think?

As for a theme for the fringe I don't think that is a good idea, it will polarise and seperate the events. However, I see nowt wrong with having a few themed events.