The funny thing about the whole gig was that, with the exception of two of the performers (who, I think, are bi but currently in heterosexual relationships), I had no idea about the sexuality of the performers. I still don't, in a sense: I don't know if the majority of the performers were gay, some are bi, or some are straight. I only have the word of some people in this thread that all the performers were homosexual. Did any of them have accompanists? Were the accompanists gay?

Ultimately, I'd say the inclusivity was inherent. I'd find it hard to credit anyone who might claim to have felt 'excluded' from the event: I'd go so far as to say they have a problem.

Of the names Dick suggested who might have also appeared, to show solidarity, I only "know" the sexuality of Martin Carthy and John Kirkpatrick - I'd have to take Dick's word for Dave Swarbrick's heterosexuality, as I know nothing about his non-musical life (other than the fact he once had a serious accident). But can Dick be sure that neither of those three have ever 'dabbled', or never experienced any kind of homosexual crush? Who knows!

I thought it was a great idea for an event - about time. It is, I grant you, absurd that we should still have to hold events like this. But sadly we do.