Well I for one, in the guise of the Sunray Folk Club include as many "lesser knowns" as I can. I won't just put the big names on- others need the exposure otherwise it all grinds to a slow halt.

And yes, it is a risk. So far I have not lost money except on one big name!

I love folk music.

I remain suspicious about the awards, but it's only a suspicion. I came 4th in a song-writing competition a year or two ago. The winner was the best man at the wedding of one of the judges. Pure coincidence no doubt.