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 »
"See how popular are the folk artist concerts visiting York theatres."
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"We may be a minority listening group but there's plenty of us. This is most unfair of the BBC."
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"Folk music is an important part of our heritage. Heritage is being eroded away too quickly, you will only realise its full mportance when it is too late to bring it back. Don't let it go!"
"terrible treatment of loyal listeners"
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"With so many young people getting into Folk in all its forms, Folk is the future of the British Music scene. Don't let Local Radio walk the wrong way, into the past."
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"i don't live any where near where i could hear this stytion but we have to do our part to save folk!!!!"
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"I strongly endorse the need to keep living music alive!"
"The BBC has a duty to maintain a broad spectrum, representing ALL interests"
"While Folk has a thriving musical scene, it is rarely played on any national station (save for the odd awards show) and has only a limited showing on regional broadcasts, it is not as if the local BBC stations need the airtime to play yet more pop music, "
"Although I live in Brisbane Australia, it still hurts to see such promgrammes being scrapped. The folk music scene is gaining strength the world over... I think you should reconsider your decision."
"There is never enough folk music on radio or television. To take any existing folk programme is a disgrace and must not be allowed to happen."