Briefly dropping into MC this afternoon and so pleased to see this thread (albeit not much of the content, but I'll pass on that) highlighting the Spiral Earth alternative folk award noms.

Spleen, you must be proper chuffed at the Folk Police turnout, and deservedly so too, good job! A fledgling independent label, backing outsiders and refreshingly un-MOR folk musicians - including the lovely Rapunzel and Sedayne (playing you to some friends for my 'Longest Night' feast this year btw., and most appropriately atmospheric it was too).

If Mudcatters aren't fond of the alternative face of folk, I guess that's too bad. For me, I couldn't be more pleased, both for the music (which as SO'P said, has been long overdue a shake-up) and for some jolly lovely and hard-working people. Here's wishing you a wonderful musical year ahead!