I like the idea of singers getting in free to folk clubs,most singers buy raffle tickets, and beer/soft drinks,so as well as contributing musically,they are contributing financially.
of course it is not a right,
but the organiser needs to make it clear what the policy of the club is, either on the website or in the local folk magazine .
the argument is singers get in free,[to guest booking clubs]because they are making a musical contribution,with a singaround club the situation is slightly different .
we appear to have a three tier system of clubs.
concerts[sometimes called folk clubs]with guest and support act or residents.
folk clubs with guests and a proportion of singers nights.
and singaround clubs.
I think the most important thing is clarity, on the website ,or in the local folk mag,everything is then up front,and nobody drives 30 miles or whatever ,with a mistaken idea, to be told on their arrival its 5 pounds/whatever for floor singers.