"Someone reading these posts might get the impression that we're a bunch of old farts having a go at the next generation. Bunch of old farts I don't object to, but I am in contact with many young performers and I'm convinced they're doing a brilliant job and support them whenever I can as I'm sure many here do."

Yes indeed. My objection is not to the next generation (many of whom I admire and have worked with, and whose musical approaches vary drastically) but the telly-friendly version of 'folk music' that this kind of thing represents.