What purpose do the Folk awards serve.? I have looked at them occasionally and generally think they are pointless. Is there a presentation evening? Does anyone immediately go out and buy the "Album of the Year (week, month) apart from mindless punters?. Does anyone specially go and see some of the winners?.

Who could possibly take the BBC seriously about folk music. They broadcast an hour a week nationally and then various local stations(far better in my view) have weekly programmes. Do the local BBC stations have a vote in these awards.

These awards (and a lot of the winners ImHO) are largely pointless and not worth this worthy discussion lists time.