i think in a way they have already done their work - because they have enthused other people with the music.

i think the kind of fire in your belly to become a great organiser is something rather distinct. something you won't pick up in folk music 101. its a combination of hard headed business sense - and that really only comes from growing in a business minded family. plus idealism to ignore the fact that folk music is a minority interest, and fly in the face of economic sense.

When you see someone like Chris Deacon putting together the new Bridport Folk Music Festival , its quite inspiring. In a way every folk club and festival that Chris has attended has been his training and inspiration for the job. You can't be sure that there will be someone like that in your community to keep a festival going after the original creator retires,