No they shouldn't be scrapped.

But as I said (and was roundly ignored on the Mockery thread), take a look at Clare FM and their programming to see how folk music should be presented. Relevant to ordinary players, singers, dancers and storytellers, not to mention Joe Public (no relation to Joe Offer). Award ceremonies are industry-driven, for the industry, and not particularly relevant to the players who are out week after week in the community (except for the the Young Folk awards, which is an excellent showcase for raw talent).

We need something else with authentic people can relate to. The Kitchen Sessions provide the blueprint for this format.