I have exchanged views with Brendy on the "stealing gigs" thread...and though I don't agree with everything he says, his posts are well thought out a well as thought provoking.

From a previous thread, Brendy's main interest seems to be how to maintain the opportunity for "professional" performance......which given that he is a professional musician is understandable!

Therefore I think this thread is very much orientated to this take on the "folk club".

Sparticus is correct...I am going to give a "performance" club a whirl. Though we will also be singing around into the wee small hours following "the performance", where possible and reasonable I will expect the main acts to stay for at least part of this.

The "performances" therefore provides a focus...but is certainly not the only aspect to the club......as we are fairly remote from large conurbations we are likely to get (and need)to attract a number of overnighters, therefore I want to try and create a mini-festival each month. Singarounds/ sessions can be extended to Sunday breakfast/ lunch if people want this.

My view is that the "professional" performer has an important role to play in the development of the folk "market (i.e. people who listen to folk music) as well as preservation of the heritage.

I also enjoy watching "good" performance in a fairly informal atmosphere (i.e. pubs or similar). I find arts centres/theatres a little impersonal.....I also like to have the opportunity (as I think others do) to be able to exchange a few words with the "pro's"....

I guess I am trying to create something I would like to go to once a month......

and hope it strikes a chord with others too.

Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club web site

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