I was asked if i would be willing to come on here and give a short review of the BNP folk festival. My name is John, folkies in Hull know me as 'Piper'. I was invited by David Hannam to attend the BNP Folk Festival and see for myself what i thought.. I personally don't like the BNP in principal, which is why David said it would be better for me to go than someone who did. Here is just a few comments on a few of the several acts that performed. sorry, its not a real indepth review as im a busy guy and i gotta get to work soon.

A guy called Colin started the nights acts with a few songs, including 'Send the buggers back' which got the usual laugh. At first i thought this was the beginning of a racist entourage of songs, but to be fair, it was the BNP clearly taking the P** out of themselves.

There were several acts on through the night. First was two young girls, one with violin and one singing lead vocal, they did a few very well known english folk songs, Green Fields of France, and even Kate Rusby cover. They were actually very good. I spoke to the female vocalist after and she seemed knowledgable about folk to a scary degree.

Other highlight was David Hannam, who did to be fair give a decent performance. Highlight for me was when he sang 'I want you' by Dylan. Funny version, lots of character. He should really have stuck however to his own stuff which suited his voice a lot more, and was actually decent material.

As for dislikes, it was cold! I went away still not agreeing with a single thing the BNP stands for, and regard them as a threat to a tolerant Britain. I can't say i heard or saw anything much racist, albeit but a few jokes maybe in bad taste, but other than that id say the bnp are to be watched. it was well organised well attended with decent music. this event was recorded i understood for dvd release but i urge no-one to buy it. one thing talking to em, one thing tolerating em, another thing lining their pockets.