There has been quite a discussion on the "earning a living from folk" thread as to the merits (or not) of the current folk club scene (specifically in the UK, but I am very interested in what works well in other countries too) and how clubs currently operate.

As a folk club organiser I am keen to learn what it is that people like about the current approaches and explore what could be done to increase attendances where they are poor.

I am especially interested in the perception that guest nights are generally less well attended than they were "back in the day" ....... what can be done (if anything) to reverse this trend?

A personal plea to keep this positive with constructive thoughts and shining examples especially welcome.

Thanks

Paul