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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"Long Live Folk"
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"As a folk music presenter in New Zealand and Australia I look forward to hearing British folk music when I am here in the Uk and was devestated when it was decided, without consultation, to axe the folk programme in this region."
"superb show amongst variable programming"
"As an independent folk radio programmer in the USA for the past 30 years, I truly believe in the importance of continuing to provide local folk programming. The joyous, cultural, and educational benefits of letting the local communities know about their f"
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"Every country in the world, it seems,cherishes its traditions, except England. As a public service broadcaster, the BBC has a duty to preserve and promote national heritage, of which the folk tradition is an important aspect. Failure to do so brings into "
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"SEE http://www.petitiononline.com/cofs1/petition.html YOUR FUTURE AND YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!"
"Keep folk music alive and available to all"
"Although I do not live within the Yorkshire and Humber area, I wish to support those who do. The BBC appears to be unaware of the considerable support for, and interest in, the traditional music of our islands, as well as the many songwriters, composers, "
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"My brother sent his signature in before I could have my say ! Henry's show is not just about folk, it's about a platform for music which has been marginalised for far too long yet is essential to the culture of this country. Many of today's artists would "
"Responding to competition from commercial local radio stations which use "lowest common denominator" programming by trying to emulate them is futile. The 'customers' who desert BBC local radio for such stations will not be wooed back by mere duplication o"
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"Preserve the heritage"
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