As far as I can make out there were only two awards that were voted for by anyone other than the awards committee. One was Best group (Winner Danu) and best folk club (The rockingham) which was voted for by the folk acts themselves.

Personally, I wasn't up for June Tabor as folk singer of the year, but I think her voice has got vastly better over the years. But there is much more out there.

My main grump is The Unusual Suspects. If I want to listen to big band modern jazz, I'll watch Des O'conner. Eeeucch!

Loved the Waifs who I hadn'r heard before. And really like the current singer for Danu.

It's all subjective. The bits I like, someone else will hate.....it's all valid.

TTFN Lady P.