Quote from fRoots FAQ:

As a simple guide, what fRoots covers is music, however ancient or modern, that has some clear roots in a tradition. Neither the instruments or level of technology employed nor an artist's nationality are particularly relevant. For example, neither the act of playing an acoustic instrument or singing in a language other than English have a major significance either way. It ain't how you do it, it's what you do!

EFDSS & Joan Crump

The EFDSS is in the business of letting out its halls to absolutely anyone who pays the hire fee and is, apparently, not at all choosy about who enters its competitions. And Ms Crump is not an EFDSS employee but a member of its National Council.