I wouldn't argue with any of that Silas.

...... it's just how the world is and I don't begrudge anyone making a decent living.

I'm not accusing the artists of turning their backs, just that there are real financial constraints in the folk clubs just now. The Folk Awards have to support the industry side of folk, that's where the money and ratings are. I'm not criticising, I'm just saying that's how it is.