The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #91243 Message #1734442
Posted By: Northerner
07-May-06 - 05:45 AM
Thread Name: Are there subsidies for any folk clubs?
Subject: RE: Are there subsidies for any folk clubs?
Thank you Strollin' Johnny. The storytelling circle only meets once a month so the income generated would take longer to build up. The organisers give their services for free and there is good attendance.
The bulk of their expenses come from the hire of the room and the fees of the performers that they use. The performers do include some of the top names in storytelling.
I attend folk clubs that are very similar to the set-up that you describe. And they give an excellent evening's entertainment.
It does sound to me that they should seriously consider changing to another venue, and using more Open Mic sessions. Thank you for your feeback.