A good sign, undoubtedly. But treewind above asked the really important question. Otherwise I see the poor youngsters ending up as fodder for audiences of ageing folkies drooling over the memories of when they were themselves like once upon a time.

It's not about who plays, but about who listens. Not who comes on open nights to have a chance of a spot, then disappear minutes after they have finished it, but who follows the music because it speaks to them.

Still, as Dick says above, good to see tennagers being encouraged to participate. Perhaps they can drag their friends in too.