The Folk scene in the UK needs to be vigilant - our music does not attract ethnic minority interest , generally because the stories ( especially historical content) in the songs hold little to interest them, many songs are not exactly known for being "lively" or do not have a driving rhythm or beat and are often (seemingly) dull ballads which often require an understanding of English and British history in the form generally taught in British schools .The people who enjoy or derive pleasure from engaging this type of music , purely from a demographic point of view are generally white , and I suspect that that the Subject Group might think that we are indeed an easy catch.
Vigilance is the name of the game - be on your guard at the Club , Festival or wherever. One will get you two , two will get you four , four will get you eight and soon you will be a lefty outcast.
Vigilance is the name of the game.