Obviously it isn't worth going to a festival if you aren't invited to open it. I'm glad John Leech has realised that it isn't acceptable to abuse his position as an MP to get free tickets for the world cup, but I find it odd that he decided to act as a spokesperson for the Parliamentary team and then claim "he didn't ask for tickets".
I shall be attending the Didsbury festival, not only to support the many local groups and charities represented there, but because it is a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon - even though I'm not invited to open the festival.