I would have thought if the hierarchy of the BBC are there then they would be likely to look at the event as very much a minority interest. As John K and Sam Carter and Dick Guaghan climb the stage to accept their awards, the D-G or Controller of BBC Radio 2 is likely to say "Who?".

If Nanci Griffiths goes up on stage there is a name they know and it gives the whole proceedings more kudos.

I am not arguing for this, just trying to explain it.