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Agree that it feels like something that should have come to light on day one of the discussions.

Could be his moans aren't related to the booking terms per se, but the BBC influence around the overall bill. Could be that the BBC have influence over other acts and their position on the line up that he objects to and it maybe that those other acts are very commercial which he doesn't like.

Ah yes, quite true - missed that. Though as GFEL arn't a broadcaster themselves, it appears its just a way of selling the coverage back to the BBC or another distributor for a price.

Ah. Interesting either way and seems there was naivety from all parties here. 

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