In answer to George's question I think it will be different and whilst I have not been lucky enough to go to the Magpie's nest, there is no doubt that younger organisers are possibly part of the answer.

I have brought this across from the other thread...

Whenever I go to festivals and it must be the same for others there are loads of young people. Ever tried asking them why they don't go to folk clubs?

Let me say again as I have on numerous other threads. Sheffield one of Britain's largest city's struggles to keep a folk club in the traditional sense going in the city centre. But it has a vibrant folk scene with loads of young people (and a few of us old ones) taking part also in the city centre. Great for the music - not much use to the professional artist I am afraid.