I have worked in the the music industry, Drummer. I've been signed to a major label. I'm a full time pro folkie - and my philosphy has been developed over 30 years of writing and performing many kinds of music, including trad.

I don't like to engage with your point of view, but I believe that what you say is both shallow and dangerous for the future of folk music.

Yes the BBC falls short, and it's a scandal - but suggesting that this is for class reasons is just stupid. And trying to dismiss the tradition because you can't get gigs in some clubs is just, well, words fail me.