Yorkshire Folk Radio
We believe that BBC local radio has a duty of care towards all itslisteners and that by axing Henry Ayrton's Real Music Show and therebyremoving all folk programming from the four BBC Yorkshire andHum... continue reading »
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"Please bring back Henry's folk and blues show on thursday, as I thought it absolutely fantastic, jam packed with the best folk, roots, blues and jazz around!"
"why when folk music is getting more popular"
"Narrowminded, but as is expected from the BBC, they take your money as a licence payer but have no idea of what their customers want!"
"I have listened to the Henry Ayrton Real Music Show folk hour for a couple of years. It's the only program on your station that I hold in regard, and you've scrapped it!"
"I've appeared on a number of "folk" radio programmes, and wanted to comment that Henry Ayreton's is one of the most--if not the most--professional I have ever been associated with. His knowledge of the music is extensive, and he himself is articulate, lig"
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"without doubt ,some of todays young folk musicians and singers are the best that we've heard for a long time. They should be encouraged not stifled by stupid decisions like this."
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"Protect and preserve cultural heritage!"
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"Henry's formats were always acoustic and eclectic; bringing home to people that you can play most things without the aid of effects and gizmos etc. Broadcasting like this is vital."
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"Folk is not a minority art any more - it is listened to, and valued, by thousands of people of all ages. We ned programmes like this one to be kept on."
"All music needs to be represented on the radio."
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"We played Henry's show in Feb and it was as proffessional as any other I have played all over the globe. Bring him back. (Brian too)"
"Why does Radio Sheffield carry two C&W programs and no folk surely this is an inbalance?"
"Shows like this serve a real purpose for performers, organisers and audience alike."