It is good to see the amazing lists appearing here, and great that there are so many good female performers on the circuit!

There could be an element of female performers not wanting to appear pushy in requesting gigs. Also they might not feel as able to 'tour' the folk circuit and prefer to stay closer to home in their 'comfort zone'. My thoughts anyway....

As an unaccompanied female singer I feel that I couldn't 'carry' a full evening booking at the moment without the variety of an instrument or another voice, although I have sung the 'odd' evening at local clubs. Personally I'd prefer a half-evening or an extended spot, and that might make travelling any distance non-viable unless similar bookings were available in the same area. Still, a few years ago I wouldn't have felt capable of singing at festivals but I enjoy doing that now so there's hope yet *grin*