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Thread #77720   Message #1414315
Posted By: Cats
18-Feb-05 - 04:57 PM
Thread Name: Alternative British Folk Awards 2005
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2005
For Life Time Achievement Awards I cannot split the nomination so I'll nominate two of the most dedicated folkies I know and both for the same reason. They have both given their lives to helping others find and enjoy folk music. Andy Jackson, who runs Miskin Festival and Alan White who runs Wareham Wail (and Sidmouth campsite). If anyone has ever been to either of these events you'll understand why and if you haven't... well isn't it about time you did? It's people like this who keep the tradition alive and well and make sure it is passed on to the next generation. Andy and Alan...