Let me also add-in another point that wasn't mentioned here.

The individual bands were NOT instructed to bring their own sound equipment for the weekend. There's MUCH more to stage concerts than the bloody board and the speakers. Without going into it... Gaelic Storm has normal systems that would boggle the novice mind. When they arrived with their instruments, they were SCRAMBLING to get the sound to the audience. Searson is a five-piece family band that utilizes small equipment. It does NOT translate into Gaelic Storm's music. The planning for the bands, stage, communication and set-up was at fault. We really don't need to go into amps, plugs, relays, snakes, monitors, or anything else to further confuse the matter.

I do NOT hold Gaelic Storm at fault in the least. I've been in the SAME situation, at a Festival out in the "boonies"... and it's tough!