Having made that point, of course performance ability matters greatly.

Nobody should ever be willing to perform at a standard below the best of which he/she is capable. That requires learning tune and lyrics, practising until both come easily and consistently, and also gaining experience of performing at all types of venue.

When it comes to judging who should, or should not, be allowed to perform, I will pass, because I truly do not believe that I should assume that MY subjective opinion gives me the right to do so.

I know some people who think my work is rubbish, and others who think it worth travelling twenty miles and paying to hear it.

You pays yer money, and...........

Don T.