I think it is an exciting time for the folk scene as artists driven less by commercial success and more by creativity, community and an open minded audience can find a voice on this scene. It seems a welcoming place for artists that may not conform to the conventional stereotypes of the larger label lead music scene. This includes performers that appeared at the "Nowt as Queer as Folk" event on May 3rd at Cecil Sharp House. Trans performers - Gina Le Faux and Louisa Killen both contributed beautiful music and song to this important event and were able to feel safe and accepted by our folk community.