In the Irish tradition there are many waltzes with words that many people dance to. Obviously you havent a clue.

Again professional musicians are ok and have a role but it should be on the edges and not in the center.

No one needs to make money and then also use volunteers just figure it out it is called abuse for personal gain. Share the joy- everyone volunteer.

And if there is not much money involved then why bother? Just work for free make things easier, no accountants to hire....taxes will be easier

Yes and get every provider of all things for the festival to do the same. Only a few days a year. Like a barn raising all can pitch in.

But you see there is enough money in it for the food chain that no one gives it up.

Conrad