The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #116964   Message #2547265
Posted By: GUEST,Tom Bliss
23-Jan-09 - 03:10 PM
Thread Name: Why folk clubs are dying
Subject: RE: Why folk clubs are dying
Muddle over names ('brand confusion') is certainly an issue, and one that could be becoming critical. I'm interested to know how many of them offer a quiet environment, how many charge on the door, how many provide paid gigs, and how many are specifically interested in songs with a bit of History - as well as the demographic and door figures. There are some hotspots in the UK, but also huge swathes with very little. I'm always glad to hear of vibrant or new places, but am concerned to get an accurate picture of what's really happening across the country. It's not all good news, and things could go either way over the next 20 years depending on what we decide to do now.