I go to two folk clubs regularly. They both have the same format - they alternate a singaround night (tiny entry fee) with a guest night (modest entry fee). There are raffles every week. On guest nights the guest performs for about an hour and a a half and is supported by floor singers. There isn't enough time for all of our local floor singers to perform on guest nights but on singaround nights generally all of the performers can get a spot. There are occasional evenings when not everybody can perform on a singaround night - we can get twenty or so regulars up performing. A lot of talent round here (Tees Valley). Luckily there are other clubs in the area. Some of the smaller clubs are mainly singaround clubs with only occasional guests. It is a very active area - new clubs start up. The Young 'Uns started club in Hartlepool not so long ago and I've started a storytelling circle this autumn. As a storyteller and singer I go to folk clubs plus the storytelling circle plus open mics at literature events (the literature events have given me a warm welcome).