I'm sure many of my folk musician friends would love to be making pots of money from folk music! A very small number of folk artists are doing well and I am very pleased for them as they are raising awareness of the music to a wider audience. The vast majority though are playing for a share of door take which will barely cover their expenses. I value them both equally as they contribute to the wealth of folk music there is to enjoy in the UK today.

I think there are more young people involved in, and interested in, folk music now than at any time since I first walked into a folk club in the late 70's. Reports of its death are greatly exaggerated!