Elton John at Hatfield House

Great venue and an exceptional line up but what a shame the organisation was so poor. Entry by car was down a long picturesque single track lane but as we drove in, a lot of taxis tried to drive out. Surely a one way system couldn't have been hard to organise? From the car park there was a dearth of signs and having finally arrived at the correct entrance we were held up because the staff were not ready to open the gates.

Elton was on parade, see below.

The idea of having the main music stage and a West End Stage was a great one that enabled continuity. It was such a shame that some lame brain decided to put a fun fair in between the two and so for those not at or near the front of either stage, there was the constant noise of the records being played to accompany the rides.

Best of the West End acts? Million Dollar Quartet, We Will Rock You and Mamma Mia were good but the Jersey Boys are in a league of its own.

It was a delight to see and hear Rumer, and though the breeze was blowing strongly, her singing was as flawless as on her album. The Lighthouse Family were a revelation and the audience responded enthusiastically to their feel-good music.

These were the so-called 'VIP seats'. No picnics allowed, none of your own alcohol allowed, a dearth of food outlets and extremely long queues for food, drink and the toilets, so much so that the men's were being used as a matter of routine by the ladies. Shame on the organisers who probably made a packet from the day.

We were feeling a bit damp by the time Elton arrived but he kicked off with a rousing version of Saturday Night's All Right for Fighting...produced a few oldies and then some new stuff.

Anticipating a three-hour wait in a line of traffic to get away from the place, we left a few songs from the end.

Sorry so called 'Lord' Salisbury and Magic FM, you are rip off merchants and we won't be back unless you can plan things with more thought and consideration given to the comfort of your customers.