I am looking forward to pressing the red button and seeing the Folk Awards from The Lowry in Salford. Nice to have events like this 'up north'.

I don't care who the judges are, nor who is awarded the 'gongs', nor whether this represents the folk scene. There are some performers up for awards who I wouldn't cross the street to see but hey ho!

It's all publicity for 'folk music' whatever that is?

Let's hope that any young people who are attracted to the music get a friendly welcome if they dare to venture into a folk club.