I have played Newport folk club several times in the past as a paid guest.
I have no desire to play a club as a paid guest, that operates that singing policy which excludes outside floor singers.
Steve, I have also played Bodmin folk club many times as a paid guest it is a well run folk club
Yes I asked about the rule from one of the organisers of newport folk club, it applies to all outside singers.imo it is an inwards looking exclusive rule that is not one to be encourged
And yes i was polite, consequently i stayed away from the club and will do so in future, I have as much work as i need and will not support a club with this policy.
anon guest there is nothing condescending about disgreeing with a particular clubs policy.