We can get 90 in our venue

Its pretty easy to work out what an artist who can pull the audience in becuase of their name.

The fixed guarantee from our point of view makes sure that if things went pear shaped, they would still get a decent income.

>>Clubs should start with the premise that they have a responsibility first and foremost to the professional artists on the folk scene rather than the audience.<<

Of course they have a responsibility to the performer. However if you don't look after your audience, it won't be long before the numbers dwindle and you can't afford to book the artists.

Basically, the 2 go hand in hand and are both of utmost importance.

What seriously gets overlooked is the people who work so hard in the background for nowt, who slog their guts out to make these events happen.

So really there are 3 parts to the circle and they are all very very important. If any of those 3 do not play their part, then you can forget it.

People knocking and moaning do nothing to help the Folk cause.